Research Reports
Our industry research looks at all aspects of the food retail industry from shopper trends to business operations to provide insightful, relevant and current research. Click on a research report below to access a full copy.
FACTS & FIGURES
FMI's Signature Research
The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2024
The food industry is experiencing enormous change. The latest version of The Food Retailing Industry Speaks relays many shifting developments and describes how the industry has worked hard to make progress in the face of all this change.
U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Finding Value
Beyond price and quality, shoppers define value to include relevance, convenience and experience.
Additional FMI Research
The Power of In-Store Bakery 2024
The Power of In-Store Bakery 2024 is the third annual report exploring shopper perceptions, attitudes and behaviors regarding in-store bakery in grocery stores.
The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2024
The Power of Foodservice at Retail 202 is the ninth in an annual report series exploring shopper perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding deli-prepared foods in grocery stores.
Grocery Shopper Snapshot: Hispanic Edition
This brief report provides insight into Hispanic grocery shopping habits, including attitudes, behaviors and purchase drivers.
Power of Private Brands 2024: Industry Strategies to Sustain Momentum
The 2024 FMI Power of Private Brands report examines opportunities geared to three outcomes: driving consumer purchases, enhancing retailer/wholesaler strategies, and improving supply and assortment.
Power of Plant-Based Alternative Foods and Beverages 2024
This report dives into consumer perspectives and habits regarding plant-based alternative foods and beverages.
The State of Fresh Foods 2024
Key findings of retailers' focus on fresh foods from data in FMI's report, "The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2024."
The Power of Private Brands 2024: What's Ahead for Shoppers and Private Brands
This report explores changing shopper notions of value, drivers of private brand trial, and insights about enhancement opportunities.
Asset Protection in Food Retail 2024
This report spotlights how asset protection professionals have been adapting strategies to address a wide range of traditional and emerging threats—from natural disasters to active shooters.
U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Finding Value
Beyond price and quality, shoppers define value to include relevance, convenience and experience.
U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Online Shopping
This report follows the evolving digital shopping landscape as shoppers strive to balance needs for convenience, savings, discovery and experience.
Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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