Food Marketing Institute

FMI Welcomes Gigi Vita as Vice President of SQFI Sales

April 1, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gigi Vita as the vice president of sales for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI). Vita will be responsible for managing the entire sales division of SQFI. …

“How” Matters as Much as “What” in Produce: Findings from the Power of Produce 2019

April 1, 2019 Rick Stein, Vice President, Fresh, Industry Relations, Food Marketing Institute

As plant-based diets become more popular, is it time for grocers to have friendly plant-based “butchers” onsite? Or deploy produce department employees as produce mongers, similar to cheese mongers? …

The Seafood Category Is Distinct and Intriguing

March 22, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

What reveals the market potential for seafood at retail, given the diversity of products and varying availability and seasonality around the country? The Power of Seafood report – the first in FMI’s “Power of…” series to focus on seafood – shares that one underlying characteristic of seafood shoppers is their discerning nature. …

New FMI Analysis Suggests Produce in Retail Needs a Fresh Look

March 8, 2019 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today introduces its 2019 exploration into the views of produce shoppers and their influence on the $60 billion grocery category. The Power of Produce analysis demonstrates that produce is a big, profitable focus for food retailers, but cautions that the produce purchase is losing momentum to other channels, and younger shoppers are catalysts for this shift. …

The Ever-Changing Meal Kit

March 1, 2019 Rick Stein, Vice President Fresh Foods, Food Marketing Institute

There are now more than 150 companies offering some form of meal kit product. Their ups and downs have been the grist for many a news story in the financial press that covers food retail. …