https://www.fmi.org/Health & Well-beingProduceFresh FoodsResearchFoundation SupporterSQFIAwardsEventsAsset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceTechnologyGroceryLab 2026OmnichannelRetail-WholesalersNonfoodsRetail Operations2025 FreshForwardEducationIndependent OperatorTotal Store CollaborationFinancial Executive and Internal AuditorsSeafoodMeat & PoultryFood WasteSustainabilityPharmacyFrozen FoodsFood Safety & SecurityFreshForwardFuture Leaders urn:uuid:08a8be04-5045-4039-815f-cac6bdf68956https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/16/meet-a-dietitian-in-the-digital-space--connecting-tech-and-health Health & Well-beingDid you know that registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the food industry are working in the digital world to connect people to technology for improved health?Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:08 ZDid you know that registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the food industry are working in the digital world to connect people to technology for improved health?urn:uuid:85028637-db57-417e-913f-b3fb0111d2ebhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/14/generational-produce-trends-are-reshaping-the-category ProduceFresh FoodsResearchProduce remains a cornerstone of the grocery trip, but the category faces a growing challenge. Shoppers say they value fresh fruits and vegetables, yet according to The Power of Produce 2026, only 31% eat them daily. That gap points to a frequency problem, not a demand problem, and generational shifts are accelerating it.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:07 ZProduce remains a cornerstone of the grocery trip, but the category faces a growing challenge. Shoppers say they value fresh fruits and vegetables, yet according to The Power of Produce 2026, only 31% eat them daily. That gap points to a frequency problem, not a demand problem, and generational shifts are accelerating it.urn:uuid:23686cd5-6613-4370-b5df-923e5f2a738bhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/13/celebrating-the-2025-2026-food-safety-auditing-scholars Foundation SupporterSQFIAwardsThe FMI Foundation recently had the privilege of hosting 13 of the food industry’s best and brightest scholars at SQF Unites. The 2025-2026 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship recipients joined the global SQF community in St. Louis for a week of food safety education, collaboration, and professional growth.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:06:50 ZThe FMI Foundation recently had the privilege of hosting 13 of the food industry’s best and brightest scholars at SQF Unites. The 2025-2026 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship recipients joined the global SQF community in St. Louis for a week of food safety education, collaboration, and professional growth.urn:uuid:9e7f366f-a833-4a6f-9217-ffc43325aeabhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/10/game-changing-tech-takes-the-spotlight-through-asset-protection-pitch-competition-finalists EventsAsset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceThe 2026 Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience Conference (APGR) is shaping up to be our most forward-looking event yet. This year, we’re introducing a new conference element designed to spotlight practical innovation: the APGR Pitch Competition.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:20 ZThe 2026 Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience Conference (APGR) is shaping up to be our most forward-looking event yet. This year, we’re introducing a new conference element designed to spotlight practical innovation: the APGR Pitch Competition.urn:uuid:c340db54-d92a-40fc-a0bc-f935357c17fehttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/09/nonfoods-are-not-an-afterthought-they-never-were ResearchRetail-WholesalersNonfoodsNonfoods are a $310 billion market built on routine and loyal purchasing behavior, and the only thing standing between grocery retailers and a bigger share of it is a fixable perception problem.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:07 ZNonfoods are a $310 billion market built on routine and loyal purchasing behavior, and the only thing standing between grocery retailers and a bigger share of it is a fixable perception problem.urn:uuid:e42af6d6-079a-4c51-a265-bd661f3f0455https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/08/why-the-fresh-industry-is-optimistic-despite-hurdles Fresh Foods2025 FreshForwardThe mood of fresh food leaders is becoming clearer as the second quarter gets underway. After attending a string of fresh industry conferences, like Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure, Seafood Expo North America and the Annual Meat Conference, I’m happy to report considerable optimism even in the face of challenges.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:04 ZThe mood of fresh food leaders is becoming clearer as the second quarter gets underway. After attending a string of fresh industry conferences, like Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure, Seafood Expo North America and the Annual Meat Conference, I’m happy to report considerable optimism even in the face of challenges.urn:uuid:32697675-48e8-43e6-ad17-df7355ed7217https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/07/setting-the-record-straight-on-electronic-shelf-labels TechnologyRetail OperationsFMI’s new fact sheet highlights how digital shelf labels improve pricing accuracy, reduce waste, and give shoppers more information while dispelling common misconceptions.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:06 ZFMI’s new fact sheet highlights how digital shelf labels improve pricing accuracy, reduce waste, and give shoppers more information while dispelling common misconceptions.urn:uuid:606bd1a4-a2b7-4387-a9b0-293755bbe3c2https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/03/photo-friday--fmi-share-group-gathers-in-newport-beach--california EducationIndependent OperatorRetail OperationsTotal Store CollaborationIn March, the Kudzu Share Group met in Newport Beach, California, for its semiannual gathering.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:10 ZIn March, the Kudzu Share Group met in Newport Beach, California, for its semiannual gathering.urn:uuid:25f5e575-16b0-4df5-88a3-f17fe708b94ehttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/02/are-you-an-economic-indicator-hawk Financial Executive and Internal AuditorsMaybe it is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Maybe it is the Producer Price Index (PPI), the monthly jobs report or the latest signals from interest rate watchers. If that sounds familiar, you might be part of a growing club of financial leaders who track economic indicators with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a lot of curiosity.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:07 ZMaybe it is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Maybe it is the Producer Price Index (PPI), the monthly jobs report or the latest signals from interest rate watchers. If that sounds familiar, you might be part of a growing club of financial leaders who track economic indicators with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a lot of curiosity.urn:uuid:3e82b5b2-fe64-4faf-9238-903625f02f50https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/01/april-fools--is-gen-z-really-driving-seafood-sales SeafoodFresh FoodsResearch“Poisson d’avril!” Thirty little American children would yell each April Fool’s Day in my French immersion elementary school. Why? Because nothing says “friendship” like secretly taping a paper fish to someone’s back and then gleefully announcing they’ve been fooledWed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:07 Z“Poisson d’avril!” Thirty little American children would yell each April Fool’s Day in my French immersion elementary school. Why? Because nothing says “friendship” like secretly taping a paper fish to someone’s back and then gleefully announcing they’ve been fooledurn:uuid:89fd0f53-00a6-4512-9287-bf6474698409https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/30/insights-from-the-annual-meat-conference-expo-floor Meat & PoultryEventsEach year at the Annual Meat Conference, the general and education sessions deliver insights. The networking builds relationships. But for me, some of the most valuable moments happen while walking the expo floor. The floor is where strategy meets execution, where trends move from conceptual innovation to real products, packaging and technology that retailers can bring directly to shoppers.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:10 ZEach year at the Annual Meat Conference, the general and education sessions deliver insights. The networking builds relationships. But for me, some of the most valuable moments happen while walking the expo floor. The floor is where strategy meets execution, where trends move from conceptual innovation to real products, packaging and technology that retailers can bring directly to shoppers.urn:uuid:b397b5de-f757-4c46-858b-413b96f177c2https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/27/announcing-the-2026-store-manager-awards-yearbook AwardsWe are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Store Manager Awards Yearbook, recognizing an exceptional group of store managers across the grocery industry. This year’s nominees represent the very best in food retail leadership, coming from independent operators, cooperatives, regional and national chains and international retailers.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:10 ZWe are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Store Manager Awards Yearbook, recognizing an exceptional group of store managers across the grocery industry. This year’s nominees represent the very best in food retail leadership, coming from independent operators, cooperatives, regional and national chains and international retailers.urn:uuid:03f4f529-b8a7-42f3-9178-895ecbaeeff9https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/26/fmi-lab--adam-stave-of-swish-on-what-drives-shopper-experimentation GroceryLab 2026At FMI, we are continually analyzing the forces shaping the food industry. From emerging technologies to evolving shopper trends, staying connected to emerging issues is why our food retail and supplier members have come to trust us. That commitment comes to life in the FMI Lab, a new video series exploring the ideas and innovators reshaping grocery.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:10 ZAt FMI, we are continually analyzing the forces shaping the food industry. From emerging technologies to evolving shopper trends, staying connected to emerging issues is why our food retail and supplier members have come to trust us. That commitment comes to life in the FMI Lab, a new video series exploring the ideas and innovators reshaping grocery.urn:uuid:42cb774a-9002-49a7-9ef7-e0aa4bafcd69https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/24/the-technology-is-ready-your-organization-probably-isn't TechnologyGroceryLab 2026OmnichannelFMI’s GroceryLab forum will help organizations succeed with new technology by uniting cross‑functional teams and early adopters to redesign real workflows before scaling enterprise‑wide.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:06 ZFMI’s GroceryLab forum will help organizations succeed with new technology by uniting cross‑functional teams and early adopters to redesign real workflows before scaling enterprise‑wide.urn:uuid:ac6bf6e2-a6e5-45aa-a188-ea5dad238885https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/20/food-waste-reduction-in-action Food WasteSustainabilityAddressing food waste is an issue that cuts across every sector of the food supply chain and aligns with consumer values in mitigating the impact on the environment and ensuring nutritious food goes to feeding people instead of a landfill. While food waste is eminently solvable, meaningful progress requires a coordinated effort among stakeholders to marshal the resources and will to achieve.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:24 ZAddressing food waste is an issue that cuts across every sector of the food supply chain and aligns with consumer values in mitigating the impact on the environment and ensuring nutritious food goes to feeding people instead of a landfill. While food waste is eminently solvable, meaningful progress requires a coordinated effort among stakeholders to marshal the resources and will to achieve.urn:uuid:ad1c9a0c-af7e-438e-9d96-74f7322a773fhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/19/retail-media-measurement-is-the-unlock--not-the-endgame GroceryLab 2026TechnologyOmnichannelRetail OperationsRetail media measurement standards will enable brands and retailers to integrate retail media performance with trade promotion management, creating unified visibility into omnichannel trade spend.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:08 ZRetail media measurement standards will enable brands and retailers to integrate retail media performance with trade promotion management, creating unified visibility into omnichannel trade spend.urn:uuid:ce35c853-ac38-4b80-b952-c4e5159deef8https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/18/three-major-ways-grocery-stores-are-health-and-well-being-hubs Health & Well-beingPharmacyGrocery stores are destinations for health and well-being and offer affordable access to food, as well as access to registered dietitian nutritionists and pharmacies.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:07 ZGrocery stores are destinations for health and well-being and offer affordable access to food, as well as access to registered dietitian nutritionists and pharmacies.urn:uuid:0885080a-cf81-4763-8c0f-afa4a83c85efhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/16/weathering-the-storm--strategies-for-protecting-people--assets-and-operations Asset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceThe asset protection community faces an ever-evolving landscape of challenges, from supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to enterprise risk and safety. By embracing innovation and collaboration, industry leaders are poised to weather any storm that comes their way.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:10 ZThe asset protection community faces an ever-evolving landscape of challenges, from supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to enterprise risk and safety. By embracing innovation and collaboration, industry leaders are poised to weather any storm that comes their way.urn:uuid:0236c8fe-eb0f-41cd-9836-44bd6faa692dhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/13/why-frozen-is-now-a-core-growth-engine-for-food-retail Frozen FoodsResearchFrozen foods have moved decisively from a secondary option to one of the core drivers of retail performance. New insights from the 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail Report show the category has evolved into a meal‑planning essential, fueled by value, trust, and versatility that resonate with today’s shoppers.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:14 ZFrozen foods have moved decisively from a secondary option to one of the core drivers of retail performance. New insights from the 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail Report show the category has evolved into a meal‑planning essential, fueled by value, trust, and versatility that resonate with today’s shoppers.urn:uuid:b2db2695-110c-4878-b3ca-5424b76d12dchttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/11/happy-registered-dietitian-day! Health & Well-beingJust in case it doesn't pop up automatically on your March calendar, I am here to share that Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day falls on the second Wednesday in March as part of National Nutrition Month®. This celebratory day is part of the greater monthly long initiative created and driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:04 ZJust in case it doesn't pop up automatically on your March calendar, I am here to share that Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day falls on the second Wednesday in March as part of National Nutrition Month®. This celebratory day is part of the greater monthly long initiative created and driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.urn:uuid:3a820369-27b2-4a85-ba24-d1cab749e266https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/10/what-the-power-of-meat-2026-reveals-about-today-s-shopper ResearchFresh FoodsMeat & PoultryThe meat department closed 2025 at a record $112 billion in sales, proving that even in a year of financial pressure, shoppers are not walking away from the category. According to the 2026 Power of Meat report, dollar sales rose 6.8 percent while pounds sold increased 2 percent year over year.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:10 ZThe meat department closed 2025 at a record $112 billion in sales, proving that even in a year of financial pressure, shoppers are not walking away from the category. According to the 2026 Power of Meat report, dollar sales rose 6.8 percent while pounds sold increased 2 percent year over year.urn:uuid:9d60b55f-e868-4307-8d74-b1336b6ee8a1https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/09/value-and-premium-at-the-same-time.-the-new-reality-in-grocery EducationRetail OperationsResearchThe K‑shaped economy is pushing food retailers to serve two very different sets of economic values as the middle disappears.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:10 ZThe K‑shaped economy is pushing food retailers to serve two very different sets of economic values as the middle disappears.urn:uuid:e87612d2-5b7c-4b3c-8098-1636213b10d0https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/06/sqf-edition-10-built-by-industry.-ready-for-what-s-next Food Safety & SecuritySQFIRetailers play a critical role in shaping safer food systems. Learn how SQF Edition 10 supports stronger supplier oversight and supply chain confidence at SQFI.com.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:06 ZRetailers play a critical role in shaping safer food systems. Learn how SQF Edition 10 supports stronger supplier oversight and supply chain confidence at SQFI.com.urn:uuid:8c13d780-af88-4bfe-bc6f-5501c54f5f61https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/05/three-crucial-strategies-to-advance-fresh-foods Fresh FoodsFreshForwardRetail OperationsThe FMI FreshForward Conference tackles the future of fresh at retail and focuses on opportunities to connect with the consumer, enhance fresh marketing and embrace practical technology.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:06 ZThe FMI FreshForward Conference tackles the future of fresh at retail and focuses on opportunities to connect with the consumer, enhance fresh marketing and embrace practical technology.urn:uuid:8e4cea76-1489-4b7a-bee1-7a3d6a062b80https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/03/04/where-tomorrow-s-food-industry-leaders-begin Future LeadersEducationYou can usually sense it. Some people naturally step forward when things get complicated. They connect dots others miss and influence without forcing it. Leadership shows up in their behavior long before it ever appears in a title. The real question is not who those people are; it’s how to help them grow before the next challenge arrives.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:11 ZYou can usually sense it. Some people naturally step forward when things get complicated. They connect dots others miss and influence without forcing it. Leadership shows up in their behavior long before it ever appears in a title. The real question is not who those people are; it’s how to help them grow before the next challenge arrives.