FMI Bolsters Education Department with Two New Directors

July 7, 2023 FMI

FMI—The Food Industry Association today announces the appointment of two accomplished professionals, Kara Adams, and Rebecca Daniels, as directors in the association’s Education Department. They will each focus on expanding e-learning offerings to better meet member needs using new and existing formats, develop the program for the 2024 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, and oversee additional live meetings.

Adoption of AI Will Drive $113 Billion In Value for Grocers by 2025

June 23, 2023 FMI

Grocery Doppio, an independent source of grocery insights and data designed by Incisiv and Wynshop to help grocers jumpstart, accelerate, and sustain digital growth, today unveiled “The Impact of AI in Grocery,” the debut report of a strategic new research partnership with FMI—The Food Industry Association. The report is a part of a multi-year program of quarterly insights and community engagement to help grocers navigate new technologies and meet evolving shopper expectations.

FMI Praises House and Senate Introduction of Legislation Increasing Credit Card Competition

June 9, 2023 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association issued its strong endorsement of the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, which was reintroduced in Congress by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT) and J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Tom Tiffany (R-WI).

FMI Study Finds Grocers Poised to Jumpstart Innovation with Supplier Partners

June 6, 2023 FMI

More than 80% of respondents to a recent FMI survey of industry executives for its report, The Power of Private Brands 2023: Innovation that Drives Winning Private Brands,said they plan to increase private brand investments moderately or significantly in the next two years, which helps set the stage for more innovation opportunities.

Grocery Shoppers Expand Perception of Value Beyond Price

May 26, 2023 FMI

The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association for its U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2023 series, reveals that the meaning of “good value” is becoming more complex as consumers navigate grocery aisles.