FMI - The Food Industry Association

Jul 3, 20261 min read FMI’s staff-lead program Join Us Making Progress (J.U.M.P.) and the FMI Foundation recently celebrated the 3rd annual J.U.M.P. Recipe Exchange, an event designed to highlight the importance of family meals in fostering connection and community. Inspired by America's Potluck taking place nationwide on July 5, our theme was "Family Cookout" (indoor style!).

Jul 1, 20263 min read With 48 nations coming together, the World Cup celebrates the things – like a love of sport and shared food – that unites us all. By: David Fikes, Executive Director, FMI Foundation Soccer teams representing 48 countries from across the globe have gathered in our backyard to play each other for the four-year bragging rights to the claim of being the best in the whole wide world.

Jun 30, 20261 min read On the heels of GroceryLab we sat down with Bobby Watts, SVP, executive lead AD Retail Media for Ahold Delhaize USA and dove into the potential around artificial intelligence (AI) and commerce. By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI According to FMI’s The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025 report, 65% of food retailers report their ecommerce business is somewhat profitable.

Jun 29, 20262 min read Food retailersare combining nutrition expertise, digital tools, product innovation and in-store support to help families save money, save time and build healthier carts. By: Kim Visioni, MS, RDN, LDN, Director, Health & Well-being, FMI Food retailers across the country are finding practical ways to make healthy choices easier, more affordable and more relevant to everyday shoppers.

Jun 26, 20261 min read FMI recently welcomed representatives from the Guatemalan Chamber of Agriculture (Cámara del Agro), ASAZGUA and Anacafé Guatemala to FMI for an insightful discussion. The visit centered on advancing child labor prevention, strengthening labor compliance and promoting shared responsibility across global food and agribusiness supply chains. We’re grateful for the perspectives they shared and the opportunity to learn more about this critical work.

Arlington, Va. – Today, FMI — The Food Industry Association announced the promotion of five staff members to leadership roles spanning SQFI technology and customer service, state and local government relations, communications, and marketing. These advancements reflect FMI’s continued investment in the expertise and leadership needed to support its members and deliver greater value to the food industry. FMI President and CEO Leslie G.

Jun 24, 20262 min read The Community Uplift Awards give FMI members a timely opportunity to showcase programs that strengthen communities and highlight the food industry’s impact. By: Morgan Griffin, Manager, Communications, FMI Every day, across neighborhoods nationwide, food retailers and suppliers quietly show up for their communities. A store manager organizes a food drive after a storm. A supplier partners with a local nonprofit to expand access to fresh produce.

Jun 23, 20263 min read Perfect shipments powered by accurate data, compliant packaging and strong partner collaboration are critical to improving automation, efficiency and supply chain performance in grocery distribution. By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI In grocery supply chain operations, “close enough” is becoming increasingly expensive.

Jun 22, 20262 min read For in-store shoppers, cleanliness is paramount and can build loyalty. By: Kelli Windsor, Vice President, Web & Digital Communications, FMI I come from a long line of clean freaks. My grandmother was notorious for keeping a clean house and ironing nearly every piece of laundry, even the towels! My mother, who does have a secret junk drawer, was always making us clean before the cleaning service came.

Jun 18, 20263 min read By: David Fikes, Executive Director, FMI Foundation, FMI Some of my fondest and most vivid childhood memories spring from summertime family reunion gatherings that happened every few years in my dad’s clan. My father was one of eight kids, so these reunions were huge events, numerically and emotionally. They were the not-often-enough opportunities to see some of my out-of-state cousins.