Priority Issues

We work on legislative and regulatory policy issues that have a significant impact on the business operations of our food retailer and wholesaler member companies.
FACTS & FIGURES

63% of grocers surveyed 

report investing in food waste reduction
Learn More

Federal Priority Issues

State Affairs Priority Issues

Contact the Government Relations Team

Meet the Team

FMI Government Relations Blogs

Buying the Luxury of Time to Think

Jun 21, 2017
The luxury of reflection and leisurely consideration is disappearing as we seek to do business in a world requiring us to stay two steps ahead or risk quickly finding ourselves three paces behind. At FMI, we have redoubled our efforts at identifying ...

In-Store Pharmacies Are Just What the Customer Ordered

Jun 19, 2017
Oliver Wyman reports that more than 1,600 retail locations are now home to healthcare clinics, and an increasing number of pharmacy, supermarket and mass chains have entered the healthcare space. Shoppers desire convenience, access and transparency ...

K-VA-T’s Omnichannel Approach to National Family Meals Month™

Jun 16, 2017
Food City was selected for a Gold Plate Award for their omnichannel campaign that excelled in community outreach. To educate and engage their consumers, Food City used in-store, social media, print, and community strategies to spread the message of ...

All Government Relations Blog Posts

General Government Relations Resources

GR 2017 half year report cover

Government Relations Midyear Report

This 2017 midyear report summarizes the public policy agenda of the 115th Congress and the Trump administration and its potential impact on food retailers, employers and the business community.
Menu Labeling Leadership

Leadership

The FMI Government Relations Committee reviews, formulates and recommends to the Public Affairs Committee the programs and positions necessary to represent the interests of grocery retailers and wholesalers before the federal and state governments. The Committee recommends priorities and directions for the maximum utilization of FMI's resources and assists in influencing and implementing government relations programs at the national and state levels.

Learn More  Committee Portal

© 2017 Food Marketing Institute. All rights reserved.

2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22202 | phone: 202-452-8444 | fax: 202-429-4519

Website design by Matrix Group International, Inc. ®

Sign Up for the FMI Daily Lead

FREE daily briefing on top stories in food retailing.

Sign up