Voice of The Food Industry Blog

Family Meals Friday: Generative AI for Next Gen Consumers

Millennial, Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers like me are using AI for meal prep, menu design, and even recipes. Even older family meals consumers are exploring how AI can create efficiencies in the cooking, baking, and shopping processes, which cause ...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties and nuances that influence the real cost ...

How Shoppers Are Returning to Routines this Fall

Shoppers are focusing on value, not just price. Today's definition of value includes quality, experience, relevance and convenience with shoppers weighing each of these, along with price, based on their daily and even weekly ...

Family Meals Friday: A Gen Z Approach to Family Meals

A “family meal” looks a bit different for me today than it has in years past. This is largely due to growing up, becoming independent, and the major transitions of the past few years of my life. As I suspect may be the case for other members of Gen ...

“Girl Dinner” - Gen Z and Eating Approaches

Between our fashion choices and TikTok videos, Gen Z is known for being nontraditional, and the same goes for our eating patterns. Gen Z may not have the most traditional eating patterns, as with the rise of “Girl Dinner”, which is more of a ...

Unlocking Incremental Growth with Your Food and Nonfoods Strategies

When food and nonfoods items are strategically combined, they boost sales and transform the shopping experience to be more engaging and ...

How The Fresh Industry Can Overcome Major Hurdles

Fresh food is a dynamic part of food retail — but the fresh journey isn’t all smooth ...

The Magic of Grilling: Staying Cool Under the Sun

Many Americans report changing their normal summer eating and food preparation habits in response to climate-related ...

How SQF Certification Elevates Retailer Trust and Consumer Confidence in Food Safety

In an era where consumers are more informed and discerning than ever, the stakes for food safety are higher than ever before. Retailers are not just competing on price or convenience; they are vying for consumer trust, which can be the deciding ...

Mastering Supply Chain Shifts in Food Retail Energy, Refrigeration, Sustainability and Store Development

The global supply chain landscape is in a state of continuous flux, marked by significant shifts that present both challenges and opportunities for professionals across various sectors. For those in food retail energy, refrigeration, sustainability, ...

Meet the Judges Ready to Guide You at the FMItech Pitch Competition!

The FMItech Pitch Competition is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain visibility, secure strategic feedback and potentially take your startup to the next level. Don't let this opportunity pass you ...

Navigating Transportation Challenges in the Food Retail Industry: Strategies for Success

In the fast-paced food industry, time is of the essence for both shippers and receivers. When a replenishment order is placed by a retailer, suppliers must act quickly to ensure their products arrive on time and in full. This demand for speed and ...

Keeping Consumer Food Safety Education at the Forefront of Food as Medicine Programs

Food safety plays a tremendous role in ensuring and maintaining health and well-being. FMI’s demonstration of commitment to food safety education stretches back to the founding and continued support of the Partnership for Food Safety Education, over ...

A New Toolbox for Bits and Bolts!

I’m always excited to add new tools to my toolbox. Whether it’s something I can fix creaky furniture with or a new digital tool that simplifies otherwise onerous processes in my personal life, I’m always searching for new ...

Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

I’m aware of the perception that the older you are, the less likely you are to embrace technology. I personally don’t conform to that belief and would argue that it’s a dated notion that is no longer true, assuming it ever ...