https://www.fmi.org/TechnologyOmnichannelEventsGroceryLab 2026Food Safety & SecuritySafemarkSQFIHealth & Well-beingTrends BlogsSMAAwardsAsset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceCrisis ManagementRetail OperationsGovernment RelationsNonfoodsLegal Conference Consumer Behavior & TrendsResearchSignature ResearchPriority IssueSupply Chain2026 Supply Chain ForumCybersecurityRetail-WholesalersDigital ShopperFamily MealsGroceryLab Founding PartnerFresh FoodsFreshForwardFEIA Planning Committee 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:a9a40e14-057b-4304-a3ad-d7d4a6b2a4e8https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/11/meet-a-dietitian-connecting-wellness-to-food-in-the-digital-world-and-on-tv Health & Well-beingDigital ShopperJoin us to learn more about a day in the life of JoAnn Breaux, RDN, LD, H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Strategy Team Lead, as she takes us through her day as a busy mom and corporate dietitian, from breakfast and morning exercise to day care and the office, then back to wrap up the day with some playtime and family dinner!Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:09 ZJoin us to learn more about a day in the life of JoAnn Breaux, RDN, LD, H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Strategy Team Lead, as she takes us through her day as a busy mom and corporate dietitian, from breakfast and morning exercise to day care and the office, then back to wrap up the day with some playtime and family dinner!urn:uuid:80e242f3-9307-45b7-bd1e-7b066e3ff1b8https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/08/a-step-beyond-flowers-and-chocolates-on-mother-s-day Family MealsThis Mother’s Day, honor the small, everyday acts like family meals that make a monumental impact.Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:08 ZThis Mother’s Day, honor the small, everyday acts like family meals that make a monumental impact.urn:uuid:9b012704-28f3-4256-b7b8-06fda161d0f6https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/07/ai-doesn-t-break-in-one-place-it-breaks-across-the-system TechnologyGroceryLab 2026OmnichannelAI will only create real value in grocery when data, decisions and partnerships are aligned across the entire system rather than optimized in silos.Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:07 ZAI will only create real value in grocery when data, decisions and partnerships are aligned across the entire system rather than optimized in silos.urn:uuid:09233345-8f1e-48ba-acec-ac37b1539fd5https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/06/fmi-lab--tackling-food-industry-data-challenge-with-ai-and-collaboration GroceryLab Founding PartnerEventsTechnologyFMI Lab is back with a new conversation focused on one of the grocery industry’s most pressing challenges: making sense of mountains of data. I sat down with Tom Furphy, CEO of Consumer Equity Partners and a founding advisor to GroceryLab, to unpack how the food industry can turn data at scale into action.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:10 ZFMI Lab is back with a new conversation focused on one of the grocery industry’s most pressing challenges: making sense of mountains of data. I sat down with Tom Furphy, CEO of Consumer Equity Partners and a founding advisor to GroceryLab, to unpack how the food industry can turn data at scale into action.urn:uuid:c752f092-02b5-42f5-babc-ed56a8cf15behttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/05/04/strengthening-connections-with-fresh-food-shoppers FreshForwardFresh FoodsRetail OperationsFMI’s FreshForward Conference will explore new ways for the fresh foods industry to strengthen shopper connections and build deeper loyalty.Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:04 ZFMI’s FreshForward Conference will explore new ways for the fresh foods industry to strengthen shopper connections and build deeper loyalty.urn:uuid:85f765a3-5b62-4b19-a23d-e79dbe892ff9https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/30/inside-the-idea-exchanges-at-fmi-s-financial-executive---internal-auditing-conference EventsFEIA Planning CommitteeThe phrase “that’s how it has always been done” can quietly limit progress in any organization. Long-standing practices only work when they still serve the business.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:08 ZThe phrase “that’s how it has always been done” can quietly limit progress in any organization. Long-standing practices only work when they still serve the business.urn:uuid:678684ca-ca54-4a84-bb08-507b60f67126https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/29/digital-engagement-is-transforming-grocery-shopping OmnichannelResearchRetail-WholesalersTechnologyDigital ShopperIn Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping 2026, FMI examines how grocery shopping is evolving into a seamless omnichannel experience while exploring shopper behaviors, key motivators and the growing influence of social commerce and artificial intelligence.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:03 ZIn Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping 2026, FMI examines how grocery shopping is evolving into a seamless omnichannel experience while exploring shopper behaviors, key motivators and the growing influence of social commerce and artificial intelligence.urn:uuid:965e0415-d729-4fd7-b7bb-18996f6650a3https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/04/27/ai-is-infrastructure-execution-is-the-hard-part TechnologyGroceryLab 2026OmnichannelEventsAs AI reshapes decision-making across retail, FMI's GroceryLab is built to help teams turn that shift into operational reality.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:06 ZAs AI reshapes decision-making across retail, FMI's GroceryLab is built to help teams turn that shift into operational reality.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 2026OmnichannelTechnologyAt 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:f3f70011-0f67-4e4f-a5a2-bfd65e133dffhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/02/04/empowering-the-people-who-power-foodservice-at-retail Fresh FoodsPride in Foodservice Week offers an important opportunity to recognize the people who bring skill, passion and creativity to foodservice at retail every day. From preparing signature items to managing production to engaging directly with customers, foodservice workers shape the fresh, flavorful and convenient experiences shoppers expect from their grocery stores.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:52:32 ZPride in Foodservice Week offers an important opportunity to recognize the people who bring skill, passion and creativity to foodservice at retail every day. From preparing signature items to managing production to engaging directly with customers, foodservice workers shape the fresh, flavorful and convenient experiences shoppers expect from their grocery stores.