Government Relations

Understanding the What, How, Why and What’s Next for Food Traceability

Given the complexity of the Food Traceability Rule, FMI partnered with GS1 US to explore the requirements of the rule and share resources to assist in establishing policies and procedures for properly tracking items on the Food Traceability ...

The Regulatory Process Explained: What to Know and Why Industry Engagement Matters

The regulatory machinery of government continues to churn out significant and impactful regulations at an incredible pace. Fortunately, there are a number of opportunities for FMI and our member companies to provide input during the regulatory ...

FMI State Issues Retreat Roars Back with Focus on Sustainability

For the first time in more than twenty years, State Issues Retreat left its traditional August timeframe and was held in mid-July in Park City, Utah. Attendees discussed state legislative policy on extended producer responsibility, mandatory ...

Photo Friday: Advancing Global Food Safety through Collaboration

FMI and the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) hosted a delegation of government representatives from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration on and harmonization of food safety ...

This Argument Doesn’t Fly

The Credit Card Competition Act does not eliminate credit card rewards, travel miles and points. In fact, it has nothing to do with credit card rewards. That hasn't stopped the two dominant card networks and the largest banks from spreading false ...

The Power of Making The World A Better Place

According to The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2023, 82% of food retailers emphasize community support or community ties. What’s more 62% of food retailers surveyed report these community uplift programs are successful at connecting with customers. ...

Photo Friday: Historic D.C. Site Welcomes a New Tenant

FMI's Christine Pollack and Madalyn Farrar joined Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel and others for the opening of a new Whole Foods in Washington, D.C., located at the former Walter Reed Army Medical ...

Leveraging Data Standards for Traceability

Leveraging data standards can be helpful in streamlining business processes, enhancing supply chain visibility, enabling traceability and ultimately meeting the requirements of the Food Traceability ...

Photo Friday: Play Ball!

FMI was proud to join host Anheuser-Busch and fellow agriculture community friends in welcoming fans to a reception at the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Wednesday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Congressional ...

Photo Friday: Supporting Member Growth and Advocacy

FMI’s President and CEO Leslie Sarasin and Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher were invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for FMI member Associated Wholesale Grocers. FMI also attended a press conference hosted by Sen. Roger Marshall ...

Photo Friday: FMI Advocacy in Action

Last week, FMI hosted our first in-person Day in Washington event since 2019. Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher also participated in a panel discussion at the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) Annual ...

State Legislatures Focus on Sustainability in 2023

In the first four months of 2023, FMI has seen the introduction of hundreds of sustainability bills across the nation. These include bills to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, polystyrene foam packaging, single-use ...

Share Progress: Working Together on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

With dedicated day-to-day operations across the food industry, we know that FMI members are working hard to achieve these goals related to food donations and nutrition messaging for consumers. Now it is time to band together to gather metrics, ...

On the Bright Side…Bipartisan Supply Chain Solutions

In terms of legislative efforts in Congress to improve our nation’s supply chain, we have bright side news to report. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address the trucker workforce ...

Drumroll Please: Introducing the 2023 Class of FMI Store Manager Awards Nominees

In addition to celebrating the hardworking people who make up our industry, we want to pay special attention to the store managers who are the heartbeat of local supermarkets across the globe. These devoted leaders embody their company’s vision and ...