Government Relations

How the Food Industry is Supporting Shoppers During the Government Shutdown

During this government shutdown, the food industry is stepping up its efforts to support communities and demonstrate its longstanding commitment to being a good ...

Making Cents of the Penny Shortage

In June, the U.S. Mint minted the last pennies. The federal government did not give any thought to or plan for how stopping the minting of the penny would impact grocery customers, services in our stores, and our nation’s interstate commerce....

Some Clarity for SNAP and WIC Families Amid Shutdown Uncertainty

USDA has confirmed that SNAP recipients with unspent or “rollover” funds from October will still be able to access and use those benefits in November, offering some reassurance for the millions of American families who depend on ...

Building on Success: Your Feedback Powers What's Next at FMI

Results of the FMI member satisfaction survey show where FMI has succeeded and how we can continue to improve your membership ...

Photo Friday: Wegmans Facility Tour

Wegmans hosted a delegation of FMI staff and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials at the company’s Richmond, Va., distribution center....

Tariffs and Food Prices: A Discussion with Dr. Ricky Volpe

I recently sat down with Dr. Ricky Volpe, Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly, to discuss what the reciprocal and steel/aluminum tariffs mean for food price inflation in the months ...

Full Expensing, Full Benefits

The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) signed on July 4 contains changes to two separate provisions – 100% bonus depreciation and an enhanced research and development tax ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill – Death Tax Follies No More?

I love our industry’s mission – feeding people. The thousands of things that go right – and the thousands of things that can go wrong – for food to make it to the shelves never ceases to amaze me....

The State SNAP Landscape is Changing. Here’s How You Can Stay Current

Major federal changes to SNAP funding and state cost-sharing are further fueling momentum for state-level action, including additional state food waiver restriction requests....

Taxes Are Forever, But Not the Temporary Tax Code

The tax code is ever-changing, adjusted on a regular basis to reflect the government’s revenue needs or public policy goals. Sometimes provisions are temporary - a classic example of which is the 199A deduction for pass-throughs....

FMI’s Legal Conference Heads to the Heart of Santa Fe

Set against the historic and culturally rich backdrop of Santa Fe, FMI’s 2025 Legal & Regulatory Compliance Conference offers a focused environment for legal, regulatory and compliance.....

State Patchwork of SNAP Requirements Will Create Challenges for Food Retailers, Participants

For the first time in the program’s nearly 90-year history, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted a waiver for state-level product restrictions within the SNAP program....

SNAP Is a Lifeline: Congress Can Make It More Efficient

The House Committee on Agriculture advanced its budget bill that includes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) − and the stakes are clear and very high. There is a way to keep SNAP strong without making deep cuts....

The New Era of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to gain momentum across the U.S. Staying informed and prepared is more critical than ever....

Americans Broadly Support SNAP and Oppose Significant Reductions

A recent survey of voters revealed that the SNAP program enjoys broad-based approval among voters of all political stripes to ensure that our fellow Americans do not go hungry during their most challenging ...