By Sue Wilkinson, Senior Director, Information Service & Research, Food Marketing Institute
FMI’s Information Service collection, which we lovingly call the FMI Library, is home to 5,000 volumes of publications, research reports, books and more about the food retail industry. The physical library is supplemented by an online database where FMI members can find abstracts from a variety of trade and business journals dating back to 1988 and a catalog of multi-media materials about the food distribution industry from FMI and other publishers.
In honor of National Library Week, we’re celebrating the FMI Library and showcasing some of the food retail treasures in the collection. Here are our top five food retail treasures in the FMI Library:
5) The first (1922) issue of Progressive Grocer magazine
4) Answers to food retail questions via the Ask A Librarian
3) Top Supermarket Facts
2) 41 years of The U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey
1) 65 years of The Food Retail Industry Speaks report
Follow us on social media all week, using #FMILibrary, as we share more about the treasures in the FMI Library.
Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
