“We are delighted President Obama recognizes Jeff Brown’s hard work and commitment to provide his customers in Philadelphia fresh, affordable and nutritious food. Grocery stores provide jobs to people who live in the community and are the cornerstone of many neighborhoods and towns. Brown’s stores exemplify the important role supermarkets play within a community and retailers like Jeff understand the positive impact a grocery store has on a neighborhood and its families.
The Food Marketing Institute is excited and proud of Jeff Brown’s recognition. We are also pleased that First Lady Michelle Obama is committed to addressing the problem of childhood obesity. Grocers share her concern and look forward to collaborating with the administration on the unique role our industry can play by providing better access to food that promotes healthy lifestyles and educating our customers about nutritious foods.”
Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI’s U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org.
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