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.
Latest Government Relations News
FMI Applauds Trump Administration’s Revisions to Refrigeration Regulations
May 21, 2026
Today, FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement praising EPA's release of the revised Technology Transitions Rule and reconsideration of the Refrigeration Management ...
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FMI Government Relations Blogs
Managing Legal Risk, Q&A with Sarah Brew
May 21, 2026
For those in the industry, food is always center stage – companies spend their days adapting and evolving to meet changing consumer expectations....

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.
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