FMI - The Food Industry Association

Aug 19, 20263 min read Mass retailers have caught up with supermarkets as Americans' primary grocery store, attracting younger shoppers and families with value, convenience and a strong online shopping experience. By Debbie Walyus, Manager, Web and Digital Communications, FMI My son has a very specific preference for chicken nuggets. He is loyal to one brand, and it’s definitely not the cheapest option in the freezer aisle.

Aug 18, 20263 min read The 2026 Community Uplift Award recipients demonstrate how the food industry addresses food insecurity, improves neighborhood health and creates lasting social impact through innovative programs that strengthen communities and enrich lives. By: Heather Garlich, Senior Vice President, Insights, Education & Communications, FMI A meal on the table. A design that promotes pride in a neighborhood. A child discovering the confidence that comes with riding a bike for the first time.

Aug 14, 20263 min read For emerging technology companies, a successful pitch to food industry leaders starts with solving a meaningful business problem and clearly demonstrating business value. Applications for the 2027 FMItech Pitch Competition close Sept. 5, 2026.

Aug 13, 20263 min read Every shopper follows a unique grocery map, blending stores, channels and online options to create a personalized path to put food on the table in today's increasingly omnichannel food retail landscape. By: Morgan Griffin, Manager, Communications, FMI Ask a shopper where they buy groceries and you might expect a simple answer: a favorite store down the road, a quick stop on the way home, maybe an occasional warehouse trip. Instead, many shoppers draw maps.

Aug 12, 20263 min read FMI and its research partners engaged with more than 120 wholesalers, CPG manufacturers, independent retailers and technology providers to identify gaps and friction affecting performance enhancements for the wholesale supplier, independent retailer value chain.

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association commented on the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which show a 0.1% decrease in food-at-home prices for July and a 2.7% increase over the last 12 months, which is unchanged from June.

Aug 11, 20264 min read Food safety experts recommend consumers follow recall guidance and proven safe-handling practices without unnecessarily avoiding nutritious fruits and vegetables during the Cyclospora outbreak. By Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RDN, Chief Science Officer and SVP Food and Product Safety, FMI As public attention remains focused on the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, consumers are understandably asking important questions: Is fresh produce still safe? Can washing eliminate the parasite?

Arlington, Va. – Today, FMI — The Food Industry Association welcomes Jackie Galarza as director of business development, North America for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI. Galarza brings more than a decade of experience building businesses, developing strategic partnerships, and turning trusted customer and supplier relationships into measurable results across the food, beverage, spirits, and packaging industries.

Aug 10, 20263 min read FMI’s Power of Beverage 2026 report shows that Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and boomers approach beverage purchases through different lenses, creating an opportunity for retailers to merchandise beverages around consumer needs rather than traditional categories. By: Morgan Griffin, Manager, Communications, FMI A 24-year-old shopper scrolls TikTok looking for the latest functional soda. A millennial grabs a protein coffee before a morning workout.

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association Chief Public Policy Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Harris offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule that would reform the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) process. “FMI supports meaningful, science-based modernization of the GRAS framework to strengthen transparency, reinforce consumer confidence and ensure the continued safety of the U.S. food supply.