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Sharing the Grocers’ Perspective of SNAP with Congress

The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the pros and cons of restricting SNAP food choice. FMI’s President and CEO Leslie Sarasin served as a witness for the hearing and shared the food retailer perspective on the ...

2017 Midwinter Executive Conference by the Numbers

Wondering who is attending the 2017 Midwinter Executive Conference? Curious to know what is happening at FMI’s signature event? With the event kick-off just days away, get all the facts in this breakdown of the Midwinter Executive Conference by the ...

Food Retailers: A Trusted Health and Wellness Partner

Consumers believe their food retailer is a trusted ally to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. According to 2016 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends research, 45 percent of shoppers say their grocery store is working to help them stay healthy....

2016 for the FMI Foundation Was All About Family Meals and Food Safety

In 2016, the FMI Foundation made huge strides to help Americans eat one more family meal at home each week. September, National Family Meals Month™ transitioned from a social media campaign to a living, breathing campaign alive in stores, on TV, on ...

Randy Edeker and the FMI Foundation Stir It Up! at Midwinter

The countdown has officially begun for FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference, and so it is time to catch up with Randy Edeker, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer for Hy-Vee, Inc. and the chairman of the FMI Foundation Board ...

Every Month Should Be National Family Meals Month

As we come to the end of the 2nd National Family Meals Month™, I am convinced that encouraging family meals at home should be a year round promotion. Every September, the FMI Foundation will continue to raise awareness about the important role ...

The Family Meals Month Celebration

Every day in September has been a real treat because my daily emails are full of new and exciting National Family Meals Month™ stories. It’s clear that grocery stores are coming up with creative ways to join in on Family Meals Month and that the ...

A Special Plate for Special Family Meals

At the FMI Foundation, we have our own version of the special plate—the Gold Plate Awards. Since 2013, we’ve been using the Gold Plate Awards to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the food industry to encourage family meals. The ...

National Family Meals Month on Sound Bites Podcast

Susan Borra, RD, executive director of the FMI Foundation, participated in a recent edition of Sound Bites, a Podcast hosted by registered dietitian and nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins to talk National Family Meals ...

The Adventures of Family Meals

This September, I invite grocery and supplier companies to celebrate the adventures of family meals as part of National Family Meals Month™. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, ...

September Is All About Family Meals

In many ways, September has become the month where many families reset their routines after summer vacation time. Yes, it’s back to school season, which means busy schedules, but it’s also National Family Meals Month™, a way for retailers and ...

4 Findings on Parenting and Family Meals

In our recent Shopping for Health report, conducted with Rodale Inc., we asked parents with children, ages 0 – 17, about their shopping, cooking and family meal habits. We know that juggling work, kids and the busy demands of daily life can make it ...

Broadcast and In-Store Messaging Script

Customizable broadcast and in-store messaging scripts to celebrate National Family Meals Month in September....

Manufacturer Blog/Newsletter Content

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Retailer Blog/Newsletter Content

Customizable blog or newsletter content for retailers to celebrate National Family Meals Month in September....

Manufacturer Press Release

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Retailer Press Release

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Are You Ready for September National Family Meals Month?

Again this September, retailers and suppliers are coming together with the FMI Foundation to celebrate National Family Meals Month™ (NFMM). What is National Family Meals Month? This industry-wide movement raises awareness of the benefits of frequent ...

What Does Innovation Mean to You?

For some, innovation is the latest technology or gadget that promises to transform the way we all live our lives and do business. For others, innovation is that big idea that solves both a business problem and a consumer need. And then there are ...

How to Help Shoppers Plan Their Next Meal

Fifty three percent of dinners are now planned within an hour of eating. Moreover, consumers say they lack the time to plan and the skills to cook (The Hartman Group). With trends like these, it is no wonder that “fresh prepared” is one of the ...