“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 (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion. FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI’s nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members.
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