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Fresh Foods

We are committed to the growth and success of fresh food companies and their partners by providing resources and networking opportunities that support the interests of member companies throughout the global, fresh produce supply chain.

FreshForward: Envisioning Tomorrow's Fresh Foods at Retail

The Evolving Grocery Experience

Investing In The Shopping Journey

Resources on Seafood Promotion and Sustainability

Fresh Food Blog Posts

Policy Statements

Our current Board approved policy statement on this topic:

Sustainable Seafood

Plan to Address Leafy Green Outbreaks and Consumer Advisories

Fresh Foods On-Demand Digital Seminars

MORE FRESH FOODS ON-DEMAND DIGITAL SEMINARS

FMI Fresh Food Resources

Power of Meat 2024

This report explores shopper perceptions, attitudes and behaviors regarding meat and poultry.

The Power of Seafood 2024

This report explores a range of issues from the health and well-being focus of seafood shoppers to seafood cooking behaviors and needs and seafood sustainability consumer trends.

Power of Produce 2024

This report identifies the biggest trends in consumer purchasing and consumption of fruit and vegetables.

Finding Growth for Food & Beverage Retail: Winning Eating Occasions Throughout the Day

Take a look at how our industry can be successful by capitalizing on consumers’ shifting habits, especially when companies consider dayparts, such as snacks, to inspire experimentation and create new memories through food.

Grocery Shopper Snapshot - February 2024

This brief report provides an update on shoppers' weekly grocery spend, evolving grocery habits and the role of technology in grocery shopping.

2023 FreshForward Action Guide

This 2023 Action Guide spotlights key takeaways from the FreshForward Conference on Ecommerce, Meal Planning, and Gen Z.

The Power of In-Store Bakery 2023

This report provides key insights and opportunities to reach consumers in the in-store bakery.

The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2023

This report provides key insights and opportunities to reach consumers in retail foodservice.

Power of Plant-Based Alternative Foods and Beverages 2023

This report dives into consumer perspectives and habits regarding plant-based alternative foods and beverages.

The State of Fresh Foods 2023

Key findings of retailers' focus on fresh foods from data in FMI's report, "The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2023."

The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2023

This report provides the food industry with important operational and financial benchmarks, as well as insights into strategic and tactical decisions among both food retailers and suppliers.

How Will Foodservice Disrupt the Traditional Grocery Market?

Gain further insights on strategic thinking, establishing aspirations and evaluating capabilities to establish a viable foodservice operating model, while keeping consumer needs at the forefront.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2023 Series

This report series explores food shoppers' journeys and behaviors.

FreshForward Action Guide: Key Steps to Move the Fresh Industry Forward

In this Action Guide you’ll find 10 key takeaways from the FreshForward 2022 conference along with action steps recommended by attendees.

Produce Guidance Document

The Produce Safety Best Practices Guide for Retailers will serve as a tool for both food safety and non-food safety retail employees focusing on building existing food safety programs.

Fresh Food

EVENTS

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
2024 FreshForward
- Monday, August 5 - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- | San Diego, CA
The FreshForward conference is an exclusive event bringing together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and service provider partners to explore the future of fresh. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership promoting collaboration among attendees.
Conference
2024 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Sunday, September 8 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
- | Arlington, TX
Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care.
Conference
2025 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Thursday, January 30 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
- | Marco Island, FL
The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.
Conference
2026 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Wednesday, January 21 - Saturday, January 24, 2026
- | Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.
Conference
2027 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Wednesday, January 20 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
- | Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.

All Events

Leadership

FMI's Fresh Foods Leadership Council and Seafood Strategy Leadership Council, bring together thought leaders from across our industry to identify, discuss and share perspectives on current issues and trends. Through a non-competitive trading partner platform, the Councils leverage knowledge, insights and perspectives from across our community. Learn more about the Councils and related committees:

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