Technology

Our Voice of The Food Industry blog offers commentary from FMI subject matter experts on timely and important topics to the food industry.
  • Cars and Grocery Shelves: More Technology Than Meets the Eye

    Sep 17, 2024
    Cars aren’t the only products that have received a technology upgrade. You might not know it, but more and more grocery store shelves are high-...
  • Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

    Sep 11, 2024
    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 ...
  • Meet the Judges Ready to Guide You at the FMItech Pitch Competition!

    Aug 23, 2024
    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 ...
  • Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

    Aug 19, 2024
    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 ...
  • Cybersecurity: A Shifting Mosaic

    Aug 2, 2024
    We are in an era where planning and recognizing potential threats is crucial. As technology advances, the possibilities for your business are endless, but so are the potential risks. Unlike a Rubik’s Cube, that can be definitively solved, the ...
  • Progress on Supply Chain Efficiency & Performance

    Jul 25, 2024
    Out-of-stocks are one of the most frustrating experiences for online and in-store shoppers. In some industry verticals, shoppers experience stockouts as frequently as every third shopping ...
  • Data Analytics and AI Trends in The Food Industry

    Jul 22, 2024
    Let’s look at how the food industry is advancing in technology—specifically data analytics and AI—to improve the food industry and, ultimately, the grocery shopping ...
  • Combating Fraud in the Food Industry

    Jul 17, 2024
    Fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the food supply chain for financial gain. By implementing robust cybersecurity measures, food businesses can build a strong defense against these threats, protecting their bottom ...
  • Embracing Technology in Grocery Retail

    Jul 16, 2024
    The Food Retailing Industry Speaks and the FMItech Directory provide a gateway to staying ahead of technological trends that are crucial in the grocery retail ...
  • FMItech Pitch Innovator's Victory Grabs Headlines: A Blueprint for Winning Media Attention

    Jul 8, 2024
    Augmodo's advice for tech companies eyeing the 2025 competition focuses on understanding the food retail industry's challenges and opportunities, tailoring pitches to address specific pain points and showcasing technology's innovative ...
  • From Mayberry to Moore's Law

    Jun 25, 2024
    Moore's Law theorizes that computing power doubles every 18 - 24 months, but what we're experiencing today far surpasses that ...
  • Economic Realities and the Promise of Technology in the Supply Chain

    Jun 14, 2024
    The food industry requires strategic investments to boost capacity, agility, visibility and efficiency in a climate of potential softening of consumer ...
  • Why Your Store App Is Your New Secret Weapon

    May 21, 2024
    FMI’s recent report U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Online Shopping, is a must-read for food industry professionals, especially those in the technology space. Diving into the findings, I learned that grocery store apps might just be the new secret ...
  • The Era of PDA-Powered Grocery Shopping

    May 8, 2024
    Personal digital assistants are revolutionizing the food industry by providing personalized shopping experiences, optimizing operations and enhancing engagement. The benefits underscore their indispensable role in shaping grocery ...
  • Leveraging Technology for Effective Asset Protection Strategies

    Apr 23, 2024
    There are many compelling discussions to be explored regarding the integration of technology-driven solutions in asset protection including improved profitability, enhanced security and increased customer ...