FMI FreshForward, a leading event for fresh suppliers, retailers looking to source fresh foods, and other leaders in the grocery retail industry, has a first-time scholarship program! The 2026 program welcomed 2 students or recent grads from Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA) to explore fresh food careers, gain valuable industry knowledge, and network with fresh professionals across the grocery retail industry.

Michael Kanceljak (MBA Candidate) and Delaney Russell (Recent Bachelor's Degree Graduate) were our scholarship recipients.

Interested in supporting students under this program in 2027 orinterested in bringing your own students to the FreshForward Conference?  Reach out to Haley Pierce, Manager for the FMI Foundation, for more information!