Food Marketing Institute

Food Retail Supply Chain Trends That Are Here to Stay

July 22, 2019 Mark Baum, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, and Chief Collaboration Officer, Food Marketing Institute

I recently discussed the food retail supply chain with a group of industry professionals who eat, breath and live it every day. During GS1 Connect, hosted by GS1 US, I presented on a panel discussion along with John Phillips, PepsiCo, Inc. and Chris Adams, Ahold Delhaize USA to present, analyze and discuss supply chain trends, especially those with staying power. Here are some insights from the conversation: …

‘Tis the Season: How Food Marketers Can Leverage In-Season, Locally-Grown Produce to Entice and Educate Shoppers

July 8, 2019 Rick Stein, Vice President, Fresh Foods, Food Marketing Institute

Now that growing and harvesting season is in full swing across most of the country, the time is ripe to leverage fruits and vegetables sourced from nearby farms and orchards outside of perennial growing areas like California, Arizona and Florida. …

FMI Appoints Food Safety and Regulatory Staff Members to New Positions

July 3, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognizes four staff members for their leadership, achievements, and contributions to FMI’s regulatory and food safety advocacy work. …

Recommendations for Food Retailers and Wholesalers on Sourcing Leafy Greens

June 19, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

The food and product safety team along with the FMI Food Protection Committee have put together a plan and Recommended Food Safety Practices for Leafy Greens to help you work with your suppliers and know what to ask for when you are purchasing leafy greens. …

FMI’s 2019 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Examines Personalized Grocery Shopping

June 18, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today released the 45th edition of U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, an annual look at grocery shopper attitudes and behavior. The 2019 report, prepared by The Hartman Group, Inc., studies what consumers want from their retailers when personalizing their grocery shopping. …