Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We offer best practices, discussion and resources on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to support the food industry. 

FMI Foundation and Center for Food Integrity Partnership

The FMI Foundation and the Center for Food Integrity are partnering on an initiative to support racial justice, inclusion and diversity in the food system. The joint initiative has two strategic pillars:

  • Facilitate structured discussions to advance a productive dialogue.
  • Identify, capture and promote examples of companies and organizations that are doing a good job of addressing the issues to create models and practices that others can emulate.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion On-Demand Digital Seminars

FMI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

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Second Chance Hiring: A Resource Guide

Through a series of best practices, industry examples and resources, this guide explores the benefits of a second chance hiring program and fosters support for those who are looking to implement the practice within their own company.
Supplier Diversity Best Practice Guide

Supplier Diversity Next/Best Practices Guide

This guide captures supplier diversity best practices in the food industry by engaging FMI Supplier Diversity Committee members to share their industry insights, best practices, and lessons learned.
2023 FMI Foundation Juneteenth History Infographic

Juneteenth History Infographic

Customize this infographic that details the history of Juneteenth, including notable dates to be aware of for your audience.
2023 FMI Foundation Juneteenth Food Infographic

Juneteenth Food Infographic

Customized this infographic on historical foods companies and consumers prepare for Juneteenth for your audience.
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Best Practices for Effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Modules

This guide is a collection of FMI member wisdom on effective diversity, equity and inclusion modules, gathered through a survey on member practices and the resources they use to address DEI concerns.
DEI Facilitate Guide

Practical Tools for Talking About Racial Justice, Inclusion & Diversity - Facilitation Guide

This guides helps facilitate discussions in an executive staff meeting, in a ten-minute team meeting of associates at the grocery store or among co-workers on the plant floor about DEI issues.
DEI Leadership Guide

Practical Tools for Talking About Racial Justice, Inclusion & Diversity - Leadership Toolkit

This toolkit designed for organizational leaders can be used to advance conversations around racial justice, inclusion, and diversity.
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Practical Tools for Talking About Racial Justice, Inclusion & Diversity - Appendix

This appendix includes additional resources to advance conversations around racial justice, inclusion, and diversity.
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Leadership

FMI's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee brings together thought leaders from across our industry to identify, discuss and share perspectives on current issues and trends. Learn more about the Committees

Committee Portal