Priority Issues

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released its National Organic Program (NOP); Strengthening Organic Enforcement final rule on January 19, 2023. The final rule, which requires compliance by March 19, 2024, makes various changes that affect certified operations, certifying agents, and the NOP. Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. as she provides helpful insight and timelines about the final rule.

The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.

The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval.

The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.

The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.