Sustainability

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....

Unlock Retail Growth with Innovative Waste Solutions

In the United States, where regulatory mandates on food waste reduction are less stringent than regions like the European Union, the food industry has found a unique chance to lead through ...

Reflecting on a Decade of Boardroom: A Journey Through Transformation

Throughout the past decade, Boardroom has become more than just a collection of articles — it's a testament to resilience, adaptability and leadership during some of the most transformative years our industry has ever ...

Photo Friday: FMI Energy & Store Development Conference Highlights!

The 2024 FMI Energy & Store Development Conference was a fantastic event packed with great moments filled with inspiring speakers, innovative products and ...

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....

Boardroom Vol 9: Addressing Food Industry Challenges

Boardroom is a forward-thinking annual journal designed for C-suite executives tackling the most compelling issues confronting the food ...

How the Food Industry Can Advance Sustainability in 2024

Despite relatively high inflation and overall economic uncertainty, sustainability remains consistent as an important factor influencing shopper ...

Shoppers Look for Proof of Sustainability Practices

The take from an upcoming FMI consumer insights research report about transparency is that shoppers want ...

Sustainability Plays Important Role in Private Brands

Our annual private brands research sheds light on sustainability through the eyes of both consumers and the ...

Sustainable Shopper Segments

Shoppers are focusing more and more on sustainability, but do they just talk the talk, or do they actually walk the ...

Food Industry Pursues Wide Range of Sustainability Efforts

Retailers and suppliers are making sustainability a priority with quantified goals and time frames for a range of strategies, such as responsible sourcing, energy use, and food and package waste ...

How Sustainability Considerations Influence Meat Purchases

About a third of shoppers consider animal welfare, the planet and social responsibility in their purchase ...

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 extended producer responsibility, mandatory recycling rates, and recycling ...

Acting on Concerns about Food and Packaging Waste

Reducing food and packaging waste has become a bigger priority for consumers and food industry companies — for reasons ranging from financial to ...

The Model Store: How Supply Chain Challenges and Sustainability are Driving Decisions

As the last few years have shown, it’s an ever-evolving operational climate for doing business. Food retailers building new stores or remodeling existing locations are simultaneously dealing with supply chain challenges and the drive toward ...