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Celebrating Supermarket Employee Day

Jan 14, 2021
On February 22, 2021, I will be celebrating the hard-working heroes of the supermarket by joining with the industry to proclaim it Supermarket Employee Day. The supermarket has long been acknowledged as the backbone of our communities, but its role ...

The Future Is Now: The Impact of Technology and Innovation on Global Food Safety

Jan 11, 2021
The global food safety community has been adapting to unprecedented business operations and procedures at a breathtaking pace over the past eight-plus months....

How to Become a Certified Food Protection Manager

Dec 10, 2020
FMI members representing the food retail industry strongly support food safety training and education of store management and associates. A successful food safety program begins with managers who are knowledgeable about food safety hazards and are ...

2020: The Year of the Food Industry

Dec 3, 2020
From the cashiers and stockers to the store managers and executives, the drivers and food processors and pharmacist and nutritionists, to the data analysts, delivery experts and farmers, our industry is filled with true Food Industry Heroes who have ...

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Dec 1, 2020
Following closely on the retail-oriented heels of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday provides us with the opportunity to begin the holiday season on a charitable giving note. If you are participating in the ...

2020: Undeclared Allergens Continue to be the Leading Cause of U.S. Food Recalls

Nov 19, 2020
The retail food industry plays a significant role in assuring a safe food supply for the public. Individuals with food allergies rely on the information provided via product label or signage when making their purchasing ...
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