Voice of The Food Industry Blog

Strengthening Connections with Fresh Food Shoppers

FMI’s FreshForward Conference will explore new ways for the fresh foods industry to strengthen shopper connections and build deeper loyalty....

Inside the Idea Exchanges at FMI’s Financial Executive & Internal Auditing Conference

The phrase “that’s how it has always been done” can quietly limit progress in any organization. Long-standing practices only work when they still serve the business....

Digital Engagement Is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Grocery shopping is no longer a choice between store and screen — it is a blend of both. Retailers’ success is dependent on how well they integrate ecommerce with physical stores to create a seamless, frictionless experience....

AI Is Infrastructure. Execution Is the Hard Part.

As AI reshapes decision-making across retail, FMI's GroceryLab is built to help teams turn that shift into operational ...

Nonfoods Category Watch: Ecommerce Is Growing and Private Brands Are Gaining

Grocery retailers who invest in digital experiences and private brands stand to capture meaningful nonfood share before other channels lock in those shoppers for good....

Driving a $167 Billion Impact: Why FMI and the Food Industry are Embracing Volunteering

Ever since I planted trees on the grounds of my middle school as a service event, I’ve been dedicated to volunteering my time to community groups. Global Volunteer Month, held every year in ...

Private Brand Momentum in an Omnichannel Shopping Environment

Private brand growth is real, and grocery retailers who build a strong digital presence will have an ...

Meet a Dietitian in the Digital Space, Connecting Tech and Health

Did you know that registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the food industry are working in the digital world to connect people to technology for improved ...

Generational Produce Trends Are Reshaping the Category

Produce remains a cornerstone of the grocery trip, but the category faces a growing challenge. Shoppers say they value fresh fruits and vegetables, yet according to The Power of Produce 2026.....

Celebrating the 2025-2026 Food Safety Auditing Scholars

The FMI Foundation recently had the privilege of hosting 13 of the food industry’s best and brightest scholars at SQF Unites. The 2025-2026 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship recipients.....

Game-Changing Tech Takes the Spotlight Through Asset Protection Pitch Competition Finalists

The 2026 Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience Conference (APGR) is shaping up to be our most forward-looking event yet. This year, we’re introducing a new conference element.....

Nonfoods Are Not an Afterthought. They Never Were.

Nonfoods are a $310 billion market built on routine, loyal purchasing behavior, and the only thing standing between grocery retailers and a bigger share of it is a fixable perception problem....

Why the Fresh Industry is Optimistic Despite Hurdles

The mood of fresh food leaders is becoming clearer as the second quarter gets underway. After attending a string of fresh industry conferences, like......

Setting the Record Straight on Digital Shelf Labels

FMI’s new fact sheet highlights how digital shelf labels improve pricing accuracy, reduce waste, and give shoppers more information while dispelling common misconceptions....

Photo Friday: FMI Share Group Gathers in Newport Beach, California

In March, the Kudzu Share Group met in Newport Beach, Calif., for its semiannual gathering....