https://www.fmi.org/NFMMPrivate BrandsResearchMidwinter 2026FMItech PitchTechnologyAsset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceConsumer Behavior & TrendsCrisis ManagementHealth & Well-beingEvents2025 FreshForwardFresh FoodsRetail OperationsGovernment RelationsRetail-WholesalersOmnichannelGroceryLab 2026Food Safety & SecuritySafemarkSQFITrends BlogsSMAAwardsNonfoodsLegal Conference Signature ResearchPriority IssueSupply Chain2026 Supply Chain ForumCybersecurity urn:uuid:c0233232-aa9c-4ef7-b098-0cda6fdfa840https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/18/harnessing-the-connecting-power-of-the-potluck NFMMSome of my fondest and most vivid childhood memories spring from summertime family reunion gatherings that happened every few years in my dad’s clan.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:05 ZSome of my fondest and most vivid childhood memories spring from summertime family reunion gatherings that happened every few years in my dad’s clan.urn:uuid:bc699bdf-5958-428b-9d60-829050862717https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/17/how-to-boost-consumer-engagement-in-private-brands Private BrandsResearchWhat if one of your strongest competitive advantages was already on your shelves? FMI's latest research suggests private brands are doing more than driving sales, they're helping retailers strengthen shopper loyalty and stand out in a crowded marketplace. The research found strong shopper awareness of private brands, solid representation of these brands in homes and continued industry gains in sales and shares.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:03 ZWhat if one of your strongest competitive advantages was already on your shelves? FMI's latest research suggests private brands are doing more than driving sales, they're helping retailers strengthen shopper loyalty and stand out in a crowded marketplace. The research found strong shopper awareness of private brands, solid representation of these brands in homes and continued industry gains in sales and shares.urn:uuid:70b418c4-5e34-4ef5-8a03-2e6c159fd13ahttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/16/keeping-shoppers-feeling-safe Asset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceResearchFMI's Asset Protection in Food Retail report shows that shoppers value the food industry's focus on safety, while pushing back on some theft deterrents.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:05 ZFMI's Asset Protection in Food Retail report shows that shoppers value the food industry's focus on safety, while pushing back on some theft deterrents.urn:uuid:65fb8a3b-e921-4cf7-bfc6-42e489a28942https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/15/grocery-shoppers--summer-plans Consumer Behavior & TrendsResearchSummer begins this coming week. Schools are letting out. The weather is heating up. How are grocery shoppers feeling? What are they planning for in the coming months?Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:11 ZSummer begins this coming week. Schools are letting out. The weather is heating up. How are grocery shoppers feeling? What are they planning for in the coming months?urn:uuid:39d2c604-2358-43dd-8a0d-80e0973b3c91https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/12/beyond-the-stadium--how-grocery-retailers-can-prepare-for-large-sports-fan-gatherings Asset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceCrisis ManagementSporting events (both at the stadium and the home watch parties) bring energy, pride and increasingly large influxes of out of town visitors. As fans travel to join the celebration, crowd sizes have the potential to grow beyond expectations, creating both opportunity and risk for retailers.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:06 ZSporting events (both at the stadium and the home watch parties) bring energy, pride and increasingly large influxes of out of town visitors. As fans travel to join the celebration, crowd sizes have the potential to grow beyond expectations, creating both opportunity and risk for retailers.urn:uuid:39530688-0d4d-4581-958f-bf248d5b42a7https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/11/reimaging-the-world-of-retail-health-at-the-nourishing-change-conference Health & Well-beingEventsThe 2026 Nourishing Change Conference challenged over 1000 leaders in retail, healthcare, technology, policy and innovation to “reimagine the world of retail health” to drive better outcomes at scale. Many FMI members were present and engaged, addressing complex issues and exploring innovative ideas to shape the future of retail health.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:07 ZThe 2026 Nourishing Change Conference challenged over 1000 leaders in retail, healthcare, technology, policy and innovation to “reimagine the world of retail health” to drive better outcomes at scale. Many FMI members were present and engaged, addressing complex issues and exploring innovative ideas to shape the future of retail health.urn:uuid:f702431d-6961-4f38-b4c0-fe7422c10398https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/10/rethinking-fresh-merchandising-to-accelerate-shopper-experience 2025 FreshForwardFresh FoodsWe expect elevated experiences in certain situations. A high-end restaurant. Premium seats at a big game. Those moments are designed to impress us. But sometimes the experiences that leave the biggest impact are the unexpected ones. The moments where something ordinary feels noticeably better.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:05 ZWe expect elevated experiences in certain situations. A high-end restaurant. Premium seats at a big game. Those moments are designed to impress us. But sometimes the experiences that leave the biggest impact are the unexpected ones. The moments where something ordinary feels noticeably better.urn:uuid:df61e87e-e97d-4c60-8524-dbc8dcc039a5https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/09/how-grocers--wholesalers-and-food-retailer-cfos-should-read-retail-media Retail-WholesalersOmnichannelTechnologyFMI’s new retail media framework gives grocers, fresh food and private brand leaders, as well as CFOs, a credible way to read the numbers both in the store and inside the budget review.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:11 ZFMI’s new retail media framework gives grocers, fresh food and private brand leaders, as well as CFOs, a credible way to read the numbers both in the store and inside the budget review.urn:uuid:825636a4-eb14-4b30-bb4b-2bb694448271https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/08/grocerylab--advancing-the-art-and-science-of-grocery TechnologyOmnichannelEventsGroceryLab 2026At its core, GroceryLab is designed to help us address one fundamental challenge: How we better serve consumers by improving the art and science of producing, delivering and selling grocery products.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:03:54 ZAt its core, GroceryLab is designed to help us address one fundamental challenge: How we better serve consumers by improving the art and science of producing, delivering and selling grocery products.urn:uuid:f579af0e-4851-4862-aac7-70baf253adb3https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/05/world-food-safety-day-reminds-us-that-trust-travels-the-entire-supply-chain Food Safety & SecuritySafemarkSQFIFood safety depends on every link in the food chain working together, from suppliers and retailers to consumers preparing meals at home.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:09 ZFood safety depends on every link in the food chain working together, from suppliers and retailers to consumers preparing meals at home.urn:uuid:9411506c-2f3d-4eca-bd39-84a1870f70a5https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/04/connecting-nutrition-counseling-to-the-grocery-store-experience Health & Well-beingTrends BlogsAs a registered dietitian, I’ve spent years helping individuals navigate decisions about food, health, and daily habits. Food choices are rarely just about nutrients; they reflect budget, time, culture and the desire to feel better, among other factors.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:04 ZAs a registered dietitian, I’ve spent years helping individuals navigate decisions about food, health, and daily habits. Food choices are rarely just about nutrients; they reflect budget, time, culture and the desire to feel better, among other factors.urn:uuid:49d25d50-ba5e-4cbe-954c-26667ca0a24chttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/03/fmi-announces-2026-store-manager-awards-finalists SMAAwardsWhat does it mean to go above and beyond as a store manager? Rebuilding trust with shoppers one delivery at a time, to refinishing café furniture in a home garage to save money, this year’s finalists for the FMI Store Manager Awards prove that great grocery leadership is equal parts strategy, heart and hustle.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:08 ZWhat does it mean to go above and beyond as a store manager? Rebuilding trust with shoppers one delivery at a time, to refinishing café furniture in a home garage to save money, this year’s finalists for the FMI Store Manager Awards prove that great grocery leadership is equal parts strategy, heart and hustle.urn:uuid:067337de-6340-4b26-a319-c571a32686a8https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/02/protecting-people---property-with-learnings-from-the-ap-gr-conference Asset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceNow in its fourth year, the Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience (APGR) Conference has earned its reputation as the “can’t-miss” event for professionals in the food retail industry. This year’s conference introduced several enhancements driven by conference attendees and council members, including two new educational tracks focused on cyber security and safety, further strengthening the grocery resilience component of the program.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:02 ZNow in its fourth year, the Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience (APGR) Conference has earned its reputation as the “can’t-miss” event for professionals in the food retail industry. This year’s conference introduced several enhancements driven by conference attendees and council members, including two new educational tracks focused on cyber security and safety, further strengthening the grocery resilience component of the program.urn:uuid:c7e65386-728d-4cdd-92f1-f3229350de2ehttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/06/01/preparing-for-the-2026-hurricane-season--food-safety-and-retail-readiness Food Safety & SecurityCrisis ManagementAsset ProtectionRetail OperationsWith a little preparation, grocery stores can weather hurricane season without compromising operations or food safety.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:18:36 ZWith a little preparation, grocery stores can weather hurricane season without compromising operations or food safety.urn:uuid:6d710870-7ff6-4e86-92c2-1eaa9b1c67e4https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/28/a-long-awaited-regulatory-reset--advancing-pragmatic-refrigeration-policy Government RelationsAfter years of sustained advocacy, litigation and engagement across multiple administrations, FMI and its members are seeing meaningful progress on the Technology Transitions Rule and the Leak Management (Refrigerant Management) Rule.Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:29 ZAfter years of sustained advocacy, litigation and engagement across multiple administrations, FMI and its members are seeing meaningful progress on the Technology Transitions Rule and the Leak Management (Refrigerant Management) Rule.urn:uuid:0eaac884-824b-4c4b-8782-ca47f05cd674https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/28/human-connection-is-grocery-infrastructure Retail OperationsOmnichannelTechnologyAs ecommerce grows, AI-enabled shopping expands and agentic commerce begins to emerge, more of the grocery journey will be shaped by digital systems before a shopper enters the store. That shift makes the physical experience more important, not less.Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:04 ZAs ecommerce grows, AI-enabled shopping expands and agentic commerce begins to emerge, more of the grocery journey will be shaped by digital systems before a shopper enters the store. That shift makes the physical experience more important, not less.urn:uuid:d03c382d-047e-4ad9-a766-1cf33ad52485https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/27/why-retail-media-needs-a-measurement-reset OmnichannelTechnologyFMI’s new retail media framework provides the food industry with a standardized way to demonstrate what is working and what is not.Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:06 ZFMI’s new retail media framework provides the food industry with a standardized way to demonstrate what is working and what is not.urn:uuid:2580afa8-58f4-43e1-a1db-c0d8b196c1fchttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/22/winning-in-nonfoods-starts-with-closing-the-perception-gap NonfoodsRetail OperationsNonfood categories generated $5.6 billion in new sales last year, and grocery retailers need to have a nonfoods strategy to capture the sales.Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:07 ZNonfood categories generated $5.6 billion in new sales last year, and grocery retailers need to have a nonfoods strategy to capture the sales.urn:uuid:0bae2c9a-90a8-4025-a142-fa9b3fa0cb09https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/21/managing-legal-risk--q-a-with-sarah-brew EventsLegal Conference Government RelationsFor those in the industry, food is always center stage – companies spend their days adapting and evolving to meet changing consumer expectations. However, over the course of the last year, we’ve seen food spotlighted by plaintiff lawyers, state regulators, and even consumers themselves. To better understand how companies can manage increased litigation and minimize future risks in their own operations, I sat down with Sarah Brew, Partner at Faegre Drinker and one of the country’s preeminent food lawyers.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:04 ZFor those in the industry, food is always center stage – companies spend their days adapting and evolving to meet changing consumer expectations. However, over the course of the last year, we’ve seen food spotlighted by plaintiff lawyers, state regulators, and even consumers themselves. To better understand how companies can manage increased litigation and minimize future risks in their own operations, I sat down with Sarah Brew, Partner at Faegre Drinker and one of the country’s preeminent food lawyers.urn:uuid:15337d4c-4720-49a4-a35d-068877e15adchttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/20/personality-types-among-grocery-stores Consumer Behavior & TrendsResearchSignature ResearchEvery year, our U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report focuses on a question that is worthy of our consideration. For our 2026 report, we decided to concentrate on the in-store experience—Why do shoppers still go to the grocery store?Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:15 ZEvery year, our U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report focuses on a question that is worthy of our consideration. For our 2026 report, we decided to concentrate on the in-store experience—Why do shoppers still go to the grocery store?urn:uuid:a03b64b6-e1c7-455f-acd4-cfd2f8ea12a0https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/19/here-s-what-you-should-watch-on-food-price-inflation Government RelationsPriority IssueSupply ChainAndy Harig recently joined Dr. Ricky Volpe, professor of agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University, for a discussion to examine what is influencing food prices and what consumers can expect in the months ahead.Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:30 ZAndy Harig recently joined Dr. Ricky Volpe, professor of agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University, for a discussion to examine what is influencing food prices and what consumers can expect in the months ahead.urn:uuid:8cb98b88-dd5a-495a-9baf-db8f4a5b8033https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/14/cybersecurity-as-a-supply-chain-risk Events2026 Supply Chain ForumCybersecurityIn grocery, cybersecurity is not simply about protecting data, it is about keeping product moving throughout the value chain.Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:06 ZIn grocery, cybersecurity is not simply about protecting data, it is about keeping product moving throughout the value chain.urn:uuid:ddfca98d-f18c-49f6-8946-2198995980a9https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/12/the-grocery-shelf-is-ready-for-its-digital-upgrade TechnologyElectronic shelf labels streamline store operations, deliver clearer product information for shoppers and connect the physical shelf to the store’s digital operating model.Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:06 ZElectronic shelf labels streamline store operations, deliver clearer product information for shoppers and connect the physical shelf to the store’s digital operating model.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 OperationsGovernment RelationsFMI’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:62204f55-1fea-427e-ac25-cf913b2116c3https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/02/17/fmitech-pitch-competition-2026--swish-wins-with-e-commerce-product-sampling-solution Midwinter 2026FMItech PitchTechnologyThree emerging tech companies pitched cutting‑edge ideas from sampling technology to AI‑driven pricing optimization and shoppable video content.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:08 ZThree emerging tech companies pitched cutting‑edge ideas from sampling technology to AI‑driven pricing optimization and shoppable video content.