https://www.fmi.org/Fresh FoodsEducationResearchHealth & Well-beingTrends BlogsSignature ResearchConsumer Behavior & TrendsRetail-WholesalersCommunity Outreach AwardsAwardsTechnologyFMItech PitchMidwinter 2027WholesalerFood Safety & SecurityGovernment Relations2026 Supply Chain ForumSupply ChainSupply Chain TrackingFoundation SupporterSQFITraining & DevelopmentNFMMFamily MealsAsset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceOmnichannelEventsSpeaks BlogFreshForwardRetail OperationsPrivate Brands urn:uuid:28e22401-6071-4828-a10e-c594b3b80784https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/21/an-exercise-for-fresh-food-executives--what-makes-fresh-food-departments-brilliant Fresh FoodsEducationResearchAt FMI’s recent FreshForward event, Leslie Sarasin challenged fresh food executives to consider what makes the fresh food departments brilliant.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:09 ZAt FMI’s recent FreshForward event, Leslie Sarasin challenged fresh food executives to consider what makes the fresh food departments brilliant.urn:uuid:40627b28-c1f8-42c5-b4e1-dcfa79586e3bhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/19/five-trends-driving-grocery-shoppers-to-mass-retailers Trends BlogsSignature ResearchConsumer Behavior & TrendsResearchRetail-WholesalersMass retailers have caught up with supermarkets as Americans' primary grocery store, attracting younger shoppers and families with value, convenience and a strong online shopping experience.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:07 ZMass retailers have caught up with supermarkets as Americans' primary grocery store, attracting younger shoppers and families with value, convenience and a strong online shopping experience.urn:uuid:3aec625b-f243-48ab-a7be-afb67c3ea35fhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/18/fmi-s-2026-community-uplift-award-recipients--stories-you-don-t-want-to-miss Community Outreach AwardsAwardsA meal on the table. A design that promotes pride in a neighborhood. A child discovering the confidence that comes with riding a bike for the first time. These moments may look different, but they share something powerful: they are made possible by people who see an opportunity to uplift others and take action to make their communities stronger. The FMI Community Uplift Awards celebrate those people and the meaningful difference they make — one community, one family and one moment at a time.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:11 ZA meal on the table. A design that promotes pride in a neighborhood. A child discovering the confidence that comes with riding a bike for the first time. These moments may look different, but they share something powerful: they are made possible by people who see an opportunity to uplift others and take action to make their communities stronger. The FMI Community Uplift Awards celebrate those people and the meaningful difference they make — one community, one family and one moment at a time.urn:uuid:ab932a7d-c5f9-49a4-a2b5-045538bb9baehttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/14/what-food-industry-leaders-listen-for-in-a-technology-pitch TechnologyFMItech PitchMidwinter 2027For emerging technology companies, a successful pitch to food industry leaders starts with solving a meaningful business problem and clearly demonstrating business value.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:06 ZFor emerging technology companies, a successful pitch to food industry leaders starts with solving a meaningful business problem and clearly demonstrating business value.urn:uuid:3fe28530-813c-41dd-aa5e-879246f436c7https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/13/every-shopper-has-a-grocery-map.-no-two-look-alike Signature ResearchTrends BlogsAsk a shopper where they buy groceries and you might expect a simple answer: a favorite store down the road, a quick stop on the way home, maybe an occasional warehouse trip. Instead, many shoppers draw maps.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:06 ZAsk a shopper where they buy groceries and you might expect a simple answer: a favorite store down the road, a quick stop on the way home, maybe an occasional warehouse trip. Instead, many shoppers draw maps.urn:uuid:be8681de-3742-43b6-88aa-f0e9a84cd518https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/12/20-voices-across-the-value-chain.-here-is-what-they-said Retail-WholesalersWholesalerThe report The Whole Picture did not start with a framework. It started with a question: What is happening in the product supplier, grocery wholesaler and independent retailer operator supply chain?Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:10 ZThe report The Whole Picture did not start with a framework. It started with a question: What is happening in the product supplier, grocery wholesaler and independent retailer operator supply chain?urn:uuid:c36ef482-809d-43c7-a287-01af1340458chttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/11/what-are-experts-saying-about-cyclospora Fresh FoodsFood Safety & SecurityGovernment RelationsExpert perspectives reinforce what food safety professionals have long known about Cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses: understand the facts, follow proven food safety practices and avoid letting misinformation drive food choices.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:07 ZExpert perspectives reinforce what food safety professionals have long known about Cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses: understand the facts, follow proven food safety practices and avoid letting misinformation drive food choices.urn:uuid:401c50ac-74a0-436b-9bde-53030bd77a98https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/10/one-beverage-aisle--four-generations ResearchA 24-year-old shopper scrolls TikTok looking for the latest functional soda. A millennial grabs a protein coffee before a morning workout. A Gen Xer reaches for a trusted tea brand after work. A baby boomer heads straight to the coffee aisle, buying the same favorite blend they've enjoyed for years. They all purchase beverages, but they shop with very different mindsets.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:11 ZA 24-year-old shopper scrolls TikTok looking for the latest functional soda. A millennial grabs a protein coffee before a morning workout. A Gen Xer reaches for a trusted tea brand after work. A baby boomer heads straight to the coffee aisle, buying the same favorite blend they've enjoyed for years. They all purchase beverages, but they shop with very different mindsets.urn:uuid:2cd66a06-1233-4c97-90bd-86b8b875f7d0https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/07/building-the-business-case-for-robotic-piece-picking 2026 Supply Chain ForumSupply ChainSupply Chain TrackingTechnologyGrocery margins are thin. Climbing fuel costs, tightened labor costs and every inefficiency in the network, from the warehouse floor to the last mile, show up on the P&L fast. A spike in gas prices, an unplanned labor gap or a pattern of picking errors can erase months of careful cost management.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:04 ZGrocery margins are thin. Climbing fuel costs, tightened labor costs and every inefficiency in the network, from the warehouse floor to the last mile, show up on the P&L fast. A spike in gas prices, an unplanned labor gap or a pattern of picking errors can erase months of careful cost management.urn:uuid:043d9dce-e6b3-4676-a30d-ff57d0f7a310https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/05/five-things-to-know-about-the-2027-fmitech-pitch-competition TechnologyFMItech PitchMidwinter 2027The FMItech Pitch Competition gives emerging technology companies the opportunity to present their solutions directly to food industry leaders. Applications close September 5, 2026.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:09 ZThe FMItech Pitch Competition gives emerging technology companies the opportunity to present their solutions directly to food industry leaders. Applications close September 5, 2026.urn:uuid:ae2ebfb1-867b-4c05-be20-78bddb1179e3https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/04/insights-from-the-evolving-beverage-aisle ResearchRetail-WholesalersFMI’s inaugural edition of The Power of Beverage report explores the evolving world of beverages, from exploration to purchase to consumption, with a generational perspective.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:12 ZFMI’s inaugural edition of The Power of Beverage report explores the evolving world of beverages, from exploration to purchase to consumption, with a generational perspective.urn:uuid:0288258a-e42c-46e2-85e9-3da23a1cdce5https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/08/03/be-a-part-of-someone-s-success-story--food-safety-auditing-scholarships-open-august-3 Food Safety & SecurityFoundation SupporterSQFIAwardsApplications open August 3 for the FMI Foundation’s Food Safety Auditing Scholarships, which help students explore careers in auditing and connect with industry professionals.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:04 ZApplications open August 3 for the FMI Foundation’s Food Safety Auditing Scholarships, which help students explore careers in auditing and connect with industry professionals.urn:uuid:c4134db4-a16e-4c37-8bd3-6ff9021a3450https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/29/three-generations--three-ways-to-grocery-shop Trends BlogsSignature ResearchResearchConsumer Behavior & TrendsFrom Gen Z to Gen X, three FMI staffers reveal how generational shopping trends show up in their own kitchens.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:03 ZFrom Gen Z to Gen X, three FMI staffers reveal how generational shopping trends show up in their own kitchens.urn:uuid:ae5f0e28-30c1-4ba2-a374-074d135da03dhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/27/lessons-from-fmi-s-2026-legal--regulatory-and-compliance-conference Training & DevelopmentGovernment RelationsThe conference brought together legal counsel, compliance professionals, regulatory leaders and executives from across food retailers, wholesalers and product suppliers to examine developing issues specific to the food industry.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:49 ZThe conference brought together legal counsel, compliance professionals, regulatory leaders and executives from across food retailers, wholesalers and product suppliers to examine developing issues specific to the food industry.urn:uuid:e7338d75-348c-464d-a314-8f6cb31a04e7https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/24/eggy-mousse-and-uncooked-rice--family-meals-are-good-for-the-soul NFMMFamily MealsFamily MealsSummer has always meant a little more time around the dinner table in my family. With longer evenings and a slower pace, we made it a priority to gather for as many meals as possible. Looking back, those meals weren't memorable because everything turned out perfectly. They were memorable because we were together.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:09 ZSummer has always meant a little more time around the dinner table in my family. With longer evenings and a slower pace, we made it a priority to gather for as many meals as possible. Looking back, those meals weren't memorable because everything turned out perfectly. They were memorable because we were together.urn:uuid:303515e1-7264-4647-ae1b-7615f23275behttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/22/the-shrink-story-is-changing Asset ProtectionAsset Protection & Grocery ResilienceFor years, shrink conversations have centered on rising losses tied to organized retail crime, self-checkout risks and operational challenges. While those concerns remain very real, the latest Asset Protection in Food Retail 2026 report reveals an encouraging story: retailers are making progress.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:09 ZFor years, shrink conversations have centered on rising losses tied to organized retail crime, self-checkout risks and operational challenges. While those concerns remain very real, the latest Asset Protection in Food Retail 2026 report reveals an encouraging story: retailers are making progress.urn:uuid:5a994f3e-4745-4765-8164-b7e7f0f5f097https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/21/what-it-takes-to-win-in-fresh-foods-today Fresh FoodsFreshForward is shaping up to be a must-attend food industry event. We outline the speakers and topics on this year’s agenda, which will provide attendees with essential insights.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:57:02 ZFreshForward is shaping up to be a must-attend food industry event. We outline the speakers and topics on this year’s agenda, which will provide attendees with essential insights.urn:uuid:60ca8228-d496-4bde-bb83-2e380cfd716dhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/17/how-cpg-product-suppliers-can-put-fmi-s-retail-media-framework-to-work OmnichannelTechnologyRetail-WholesalersThe FMI U.S. Retail Media Measurement Standards and Glossary gives CPG product suppliers a common framework to ask better questions, evaluate performance and compare results with more confidence.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:05 ZThe FMI U.S. Retail Media Measurement Standards and Glossary gives CPG product suppliers a common framework to ask better questions, evaluate performance and compare results with more confidence.urn:uuid:a3daf763-0464-4653-8522-56e08654a1bdhttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/16/ai-in-the-grocery-supply-chain--accuracy-is-essential--but-it-is-not-the-finish-line 2026 Supply Chain ForumSupply ChainEventsGrocery supply chain leaders should combine reliable AI predictions with clearly defined business objectives, operational constraints and measurable tradeoffs.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:09 ZGrocery supply chain leaders should combine reliable AI predictions with clearly defined business objectives, operational constraints and measurable tradeoffs.urn:uuid:fef07445-014d-4bba-9ba8-6732bdea49eahttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/14/taking-a-practical-approach-to-fresh-foods-technology FreshForwardEventsRetail OperationsFresh FoodsFresh food leaders can explore proven technology solutions and collaborate with peers at FMI’s FreshForward this August.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:09 ZFresh food leaders can explore proven technology solutions and collaborate with peers at FMI’s FreshForward this August.urn:uuid:f5342f31-fbb7-49d1-af8f-c0b403e5f7e1https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/13/bolstering-grocery-wholesale-is-not-a-solo-act Retail-WholesalersWholesalerFMI’s research with more than 120 grocery wholesaler stakeholders finds that reducing costs and improving margins require collaboration across wholesalers, CPG manufacturers, independent retailers and sales agencies.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:06 ZFMI’s research with more than 120 grocery wholesaler stakeholders finds that reducing costs and improving margins require collaboration across wholesalers, CPG manufacturers, independent retailers and sales agencies.urn:uuid:9979f8b7-79e5-4233-a2ef-056e78110edahttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/10/what-the-june-cpi-release-could-tell-us-about-food-prices Government RelationsSupply ChainThe June CPI may show welcome relief from falling gas prices, but food inflation is likely to remain uneven in the coming months as energy, weather, tariffs and supply-chain pressures continue working through the system.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:04 ZThe June CPI may show welcome relief from falling gas prices, but food inflation is likely to remain uneven in the coming months as energy, weather, tariffs and supply-chain pressures continue working through the system.urn:uuid:169b9ac9-d72d-4c35-a99b-a1e5491ab57ahttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/09/are-younger-shoppers-driving-the-next-wave-of-growth-in-private-brands Private BrandsResearchThe latest Power of Private Brands 2026: Consumer Trends report highlights an important trend shaping the future of grocery retail: younger generations are leading the private brand movement and helping redefine what store brands mean to shoppers. Now more than ever, private brands are increasingly viewed as trusted, high-quality products that meet consumers’ needs for value, taste, convenience and innovation.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:11 ZThe latest Power of Private Brands 2026: Consumer Trends report highlights an important trend shaping the future of grocery retail: younger generations are leading the private brand movement and helping redefine what store brands mean to shoppers. Now more than ever, private brands are increasingly viewed as trusted, high-quality products that meet consumers’ needs for value, taste, convenience and innovation.urn:uuid:5372215f-a239-4ef4-8b07-9fd4f41951eehttps://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2026/07/07/stats-and-facts-from-fmi-s-signature-operations-benchmarking-report Speaks BlogSignature ResearchResearchIn its 77th year, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report explores what’s happening in the food industry, including key factors in the business, operations challenges and innovative strategies.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:08 ZIn its 77th year, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report explores what’s happening in the food industry, including key factors in the business, operations challenges and innovative strategies.urn:uuid:df12c3cb-03fb-4100-a00a-71a41b5be8b6https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2022/03/22/spotlight-grocery-stores-encourage-health-and-well-being Health & Well-beingThis video spotlights how food retailers are encouraging health and well-being for both shoppers and employees and how programs pivoted during the pandemic to stay connected, offer support and expand outreach. Watch to see Sarah Kiel, RD, wellness champion at Harmons Grocery, Lori Hamilton, RN, director of healthy initiatives at K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. and Amy Petersen, MS, RD, LD, health and nutrition manager at Coborn’s, Inc. share their stories.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:08 ZThis video spotlights how food retailers are encouraging health and well-being for both shoppers and employees and how programs pivoted during the pandemic to stay connected, offer support and expand outreach. Watch to see Sarah Kiel, RD, wellness champion at Harmons Grocery, Lori Hamilton, RN, director of healthy initiatives at K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. and Amy Petersen, MS, RD, LD, health and nutrition manager at Coborn’s, Inc. share their stories.