Fresh is turning food retail on its head. Competing for business share? It’s the ultimate disruptive category.
FMI FreshForward, developed in collaboration with Deloitte, is an exclusive, senior executive thought-leadership event—we tackle the future of fresh at retail, generating new ideas and actionable next steps.
At the heart of FreshForward are discussions by senior industry leadership, centered around FMI member-driven topics. Hear from: - Vivek Sankaran, president & CEO, Albertsons, on the consumer in fresh during COVID-19 and beyond. - Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO, The Kroger Co., on the fresh supply chain in the pandemic environment. - Kevin Holt, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA, on sustainability in the coronavirus era and beyond.
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An economist’s perspective on the post-coronavirus era, with a tie-in to fresh foods. Patricia will provide an overview of potential scenarios for the coming months, relevant policy considerations, and high level recommendations for what retailers/suppliers should be considering during post-COVID “recovery.” Previously, Dr. Buckley was a Senior Economic Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
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Sep 9, 2020Enhancing the fresh supply chain has long been an industry goal, but in the wake of COVID-19 it has become an absolute imperative. Improved data, analytics and visibility are essential to better connect the industry and make us more prepared for whatever lies ahead. That was a key message from speakers at FMI FreshForward.
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Aug 26, 2020Albertsons’ President and CEO Vivek Sankaran recently opened FMI FreshForward by lamenting the state of fresh foods shopping during the pandemic. He said perishables departments are usually the experience drivers for grocers — energizing consumers and lifting their senses.
July 13, 2020 While the pandemic isn’t over, the country is opening up, and consumers are relaying increased confidence about shopping and safety. This period provides an opportunity to get a 360 view of where we’ve been, how much has changed, and what lies ahead. I consider this very important in my role as FMI’s fresh foods leader.
Day 1 on The Consumer in Fresh brought to you by The Wonderful Company.
We're living in a crucial time to learn the latest fresh supply chain lessons. New imperatives have emerged for predictive analytics, smoothing out demand, and industry collaboration.
Day 2 on Fresh Supply Chain in the Pandemic Environment brought to you by Invatron.
Fresh packaging is broadening to embrace not just plastics and sustainability, but also food safety and contagions in the wake of the pandemic. Will food safety now trump sustainability when it comes to packaging considerations? How can the industry get sustainability back on track?
Day 3 on Sustainability in the Coronavirus Era and Beyond brought to you by Cargill.
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