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* * * * * * NEW! Norovirus Information Guide (SafeMark Best Practices) * * * * * *

Description:
FMI, in collaboration with Ecolab, has developed a Norovirus Information Guide to assist all types of food establishments in preparing for, and reacting to, a potential norovirus incident. Food safety professionals throughout the industry, academia and the regulatory arena provided input, direction and expert review of this document so that we can offer the most current guidance to the food industry. Free PDF download.

 

* * * * * * UPDATED! SafeMark Retail Food Safety Pocket Guide * * * * * *

Description:
Now all the critical food safety information you need is at your fingertips in the SafeMark Retail Food Safety Pocket Guide. Updated to the 2009 FDA Food Code, the Pocket Guide provides a condensed overview of key food safety facts covering personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing, cooking time and temperatures along with quick reference charts for the most important need-to-know information. Also available in Spanish. | Bulk order pricing available-contact FMI publication sales (202-220-0723) for more information.

 

* * * * UPDATED! Guía de Bolsillo Para La Seguridad (SafeMark Retail Food Safety Pocket Guide) * * * * *

Description:
Now all the critical food safety information you need is at your fingertips in the SafeMark Retail Food Safety Pocket Guide. Updated to the 2009 FDA Food Code, the Pocket Guide provides a condensed overview of key food safety facts covering personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitizing, cooking time and temperatures along with quick reference charts for the most important need-to-know information. Also available in English. | Bulk order pricing available-contact FMI publication sales (202-220-0723) for more information.

 

* * * Food Safety Fundamentals Trainer's Kit - English (2nd Ed.) * * *

Description:
The Food Safety Fundamentals Trainer's Kit is an excellent management level tool for trainers who are working with managers and associates requiring comprehensive food safety training. Designed for the adult learner and filled with activities and examples to enhance interactive instruction for any type of food establishment.

 

* * * NEW * * * Food Safety Fundamentals - English (2nd Ed.)

Description:
Food Safety Fundamentals provides training for managers, supervisors and any individual assigned to perform the 'person-in-charge' role for ALL types of food establishments.

Power of Meat 2010 

* * * NEW * * *The Power of Meat 2010 (PDF Download)

Description:
The Power of Meat explores shopper perceptions, attitudes and behaviors regarding meat and poultry. | | Also available in Print

Meat 2010 

* * *NEW* * * The Power of Meat 2010

Description:
The Power of Meat explores meat and poultry buying and consumption behaviors, with a special emphasis in the economy. Also available as a PDF Download

Shopping For Health 2010 

* * NEW * * Shopping For Health 2010 - PDF Download

Description:
A practical understanding of how health and nutritional concerns influence grocery purchases.

Supermarket Pharmacy Trends 2009 

* * NEW * * Supermarket Pharmacy Trends 2009 (PDF Download)

Description:
Key supermarket pharmacy trends and statistics including sales, margins and operational issues. Also available in hard copy.

2008-2009 Management Compensation Study 

* *2008-2009 Management Compensation Study For Retailers and Wholesalers

Description:
Compensation and benefits benchmarks for more than 70 key management positions ranging from C-level executives to departmental level managers. Also available as a PDF publication.

 

* *SPEAKS 2010 – Consumer and Industry Insights – A Future Perspective DVD

Description:
Join FMI President and Chief Executive Officer, Leslie Sarasin for FMI’s annual state-of -the-industry overview of consumer trends. Gain insight into expected effects on the food industry, explore how key trends and emerging issues will impact your company, the economy and the ever-evolving shopper through 2010 and beyond. Understand what actions will be needed to meet these challenges and to exploit new opportunities for future growth.

 

** * JUST RELEASED * ** Supermarket Security & Loss Prevention 2009

Description:
In-depth evaluation of loss prevention programs including national and peer-level benchmarks.

 

** * JUST RELEASED * ** Supermarket Security & Loss Prevention 2009 - PDF Download

Description:
In-depth evaluation of loss prevention programs including national and peer-level benchmarks.

Transportation Benchmarks 2008 

** Bestseller ** Transportation Benchmarks 2008

Description:
Transportation Benchmarks 2008 provides an in-depth review of all aspects of fleet operations including staffing, equipment, key performance ratios and fleet maintenance. | | Also of interest may be Independent Operator Insights Into Wholesaler Relations and Services.

Annual Financial Review 07-08 

** New * * Annual Financial Review 2008

Description:
In-depth financial review of the supermarket industry with key ratios and historical trends for benchmarking performance. Also available as a PDF Download.

Facts About Store Development 2008 

** NEW * * Facts About Store Development 2008 (PDF Download)

Description:
Trends in new store construction and remodels in the supermarket industry, with a special look at sustainable and green building practices.

Distribution Center Benchmarks 

2007 Distribution Center Benchmarking Report

Description:
Provides an in-depth look at the logistics function of food wholesalers and self-distributing retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Also available:The Past and Current Landscape in Food Wholesaling.

 

Additional Web-based Programs

Description:
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), along with our web-based training partner, Learnsomething, provides a series of training courses on a variety of topics. View Our New Course Catalog Listing

Food Labeling 

Food Labeling Law for Retailers (PDF Download)

Description:
A unique guide commissioned by FMI and prepared by the renowned law firm of Hogan & Hartson LLP that interprets the complex federal food labeling regulations specifically for food retailers. Also available in hard copy.

Food Retailing Technology Benchmarks 2008 

Food Retailing Technology Benchmarks 2008

Description:
Food Retailing Technology Benchmarks covers the use and expansion of technology in U.S. supermarkets.

Free Reports 

FREE Reports and Resources

Description:
FMI's free reports: Grocery Shopping: Who, Where and When, | Consumer Health and Wellness, | Running on Fumes: High Gas Prices Are Changing Consumer Shopping Patterns, | Retail Out-of-Stock Reduction, | Improving Supply Chain Practices for Open Dated Products, | Sustainability and Recycling, | 2016 Future Value Chain, | 2006 Unsaleables Benchmarks , | 2006 Synchronization Report and | Building the Fresh Foods Supply Chain of the Future.

 

Guidance for the Control of Listeria monocytogenes

Description:
This publication provides retailers with practical, real-world guidance directed at controlling Listeria monocytogenes and other foodborne illness.

Listeria Guide 

Guidance for the Control of Listeria monocytogenes (FREE PDF Download)

Description:
This publication provides retailers with practical, real-world guidance directed at controlling Listeria monocytogenes and other foodborne illness. Also available in print.

 

Invisible Challenge DVD & Training Guide (Spanish Version)

Description:
Updated to the 2007 Supplement to the FDA Food Code, this education tool can be used as a refresher or to supplement training and education for retail associates on measures to control foodborne illness and prevent contamination. | Actualizado para 2007 Suplemento a la FDA Código Alimentario, este instrumento educacional puede ser usado para repasar o aumentar entrenamiento y educación para empleos de alimentos sobre maneras para controlar intoxicación por alimentos y prevenir contaminación.

Mature Millennials: Food Retailing Attitudes and Behaviors 

Mature Millennials: Food Retailing Attitudes and Behaviors

Description:
An in-depth look at the shopping habits and behaviors of the the Mature Millennials consumer group.

 

ONLINE PROGRAM-- Shoplifting Awareness and Prevention

Description:
Enhances store associates' knowledge of the economic impact of shoplifting and presents some common shoplifting techniques. Click here to purchase or view a sample. Also available as a video set.

 

Preventing Organized Retail Crime (DVD)

Description:
This new DVD describes the economic impact of ORT crimes and lets associates know the behaviors to look for during their everyday duties.

 

Product Recalls - Situation Management Manual

Description:
FMI's Product Recalls - Situation Management handbook serves as a guide to food retailers and wholesales in the event a food recall occurs.

 

Put Me In, Coach (Video)

Description:
This video-training program is designed to teach retail managers how to improve performance through coaching.

 

Quality Service, Quality Produce (DVD)

Description:
With a focus on the produce department—receiving, displays, freshness and strong customer interaction, this program is targeted to new store hires and produce department clerks. Also available in video format.

SeHabla 

Se Habla Isn't Enough: Private Brands Among Hispanics-PDF

Description:
This report explores the perceptions, attitudes and behaviors of U.S. Hispanic grocery shoppers regarding private brand products. Also available in Print.

 

Sexual Harassment: Recognition and Prevention for Hourly Associates (Online Program)

Description:
This program may be used to educate employees at all levels to understand the broad definition of sexual harassment and the consequences of inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Click here to purchase or view a sample. Also available for management associates.

 

SQF System Self-Assessment Checklists for Suppliers

Description:
The SQF System Supplier Self-assessment Report Format is a set of document and facility audit checklists that enable suppliers to perform a manual self-assessment prior to scheduling an SQF food safety and quality audit.

 

SuperSafeMark Guide to Food Safety - English (Third Edition)

Description:
Updated to incorporate recommendations from the 2009 FDA Food Code! | | The Guide to Food Safety is the complete food safety and sanitation series for retail food establishments presented by nationally recognized experts.

 

SuperSafeMark Guide to Food Safety - Spanish/La Guía de Seguridad de los Alimentos SuperSafeMark

Description:
Designed for supervisors and managers, this updated guide identifies best food safety and sanitation practices within the retail food industry. | | Desarrollada para los supervisores y gerentes, esta obra actualizada identifica las mejores prácticas de seguridad de los alimentos e higiene para la industria de alimentos de venta directa al consumidor.

 

SuperSafeMark Online Training: Guide to Food Safety

Description:
Managers have to comply with state food safety requirements. This program teaches the base knowledge required for a certified food safety manager and helps to prepare managers for the national examination. Click here to access the training program.

 

SuperSafeMark Online Training: Quick Reference to Retail Best Practices in Food Safety and Sanitation

Description:
Food workers are the front line of defense against contamination of food and food products. This program delivers critical food handling information in a quick, easy-to-understand format. Click here to access the training program.

 

SuperSafeMark Quick Reference Guide - Spanish/Guia De Referencia Rapida (Third Edition)

Description:
Updated to incorporate recommendations from the 2009 FDA Food Code! The Quick Reference Guide - Spanish is an entertaining, easy to read color cartoon and industry rich text designed for the line worker.

 

SuperSafeMark Quick Reference Guide: Retail Best Practices to Food Safety and Sanitation - English (Third Edition)

Description:
Updated to incorporate recommendations from the 2009 FDA Food Code! The Quick Reference Guide is an entertaining, easy to read color cartoon and industry rich text designed for the line worker.

 

SuperSafeMark Quick Reference Trainer’s Kit – Retail Best Practices to Food Safety and Sanitation (Third Edition)

Description:
Updated to incorporate recommendations from the 2009 FDA Food Code! | | The Quick Reference Trainer’s Kit is an excellent tool for anyone working with front line associates and others requiring training focused on the basics of food safety.

 

SuperSafeMark Trainer’s Kit - Guide to Food Safety - English (Third Edition)

Description:
Updated to incorporate recommendations from the 2009 FDA Food Code! SuperSafeMark’s Guide to Food Safety Trainer's Kit is an excellent management level tool for trainers who are working with managers and associates requiring comprehensive food safety training.

 

SuperSafeMark Trainer’s Kit – Guide to Food Safety (Spanish Version)

Description:
SuperSafeMark’s Manager Level Trainer’s Kit is an excellent tool for trainers who are working with managers and associates requiring comprehensive food safety training.

 

Sustainability Starter Kit (PDF Download)

Description:
All the information you need to create a baseline sustainability strategy, including practical tips, advice on how to get started, examples, best practices and a list of key resources. Also available in Hard-Copy Format

Speaks 2009 

The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2009

Description:
This annual state of the industry report provides an analysis of financial performance, operational and store-level benchmarks as well as strategic and competitive insights. Also available as a PDF Download |

 

The Invisible Challenge DVD and Training Guide

Description:
Updated to the 2007 Supplement to the FDA Food Code, this education tool can be used as a refresher or to supplement training and education for retail associates on measures to control foodborne illness and prevent contamination. |

 

The Power of Customer Service: Keeping Your Customer First (Video)

Description:
This 20 minute new employee or refresher video-training program introduces basic concepts for providing outstanding customer service and building customer loyalty.

Power of Meat 2009 

The Power of Meat 2009

Description:
The Power of Meat explores meat and poultry buying and consumption behaviors, with a special emphasis in the economy. Also available as a PDF Download

 

The Power of Suggestive Selling (Online program)

Description:
Explores the power of Suggestive Selling and demonstrates proven techniques to improve sales and customer service. Click here to purchase or view a sample. |

Trends 2009 

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2009

Description:
An in-depth look at attitudes and behaviors of grocery shoppers as they relate to and impact the food retail industry. Also available as a PDF Download