FTC: Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Competition in Consumer Goods and Retail (February 24, 2022)

On behalf of FMI – The Food Industry Association, we submit the feedback contained below in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) solicitation for public comments on the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Competition in Consumer Goods and Retail. FMI welcomes the opportunity to provide you with resources and insights regarding the issues related to cost increases and supply chain challenges being experienced throughout the U.S. economy, including the impact that food prices have on consumers. We also appreciate the opportunity to comment on larger supply chain challenges that the FTC should consider as you work toward better understanding both current and future supply disruptions.

February 24, 2022 The Honorable Lina Khan Chair Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Solicitation for Public Comments on the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Competition in Consumer Goods and Retail; Docket FTC-2021-0068 Dear Chair Khan: On behalf of FMI – The Food Industry Association, we submit the feedback contained below in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) solicitation for public comments on the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Competition in Consumer Goods and Retail. FMI welcomes the opportunity to provide you with resources and insights regarding the issues related to cost increases and supply chain challenges being experienced throughout the U.S. economy, including the impact that food prices have on consumers. We also appreciate the opportunity to comment on larger supply chain challenges that the FTC should consider as you work toward better understanding both current and future supply disruptions. As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire food retail industry to advance a safer, healthier, and more efficient consumer food supply chain. FMI brings together a wide range of members across the value chain — from retailers that sell to consumers, to producers that supply food and other products, as well as a wide variety of companies providing critical services — to amplify the collective work of the industry. FMI’s membership includes nearly 1,000 supermarket member companies that collectively operate almost 33,000 food retail outlets and employ approximately 6 million workers throughout the supply chain. The top priority of America's food retailers and manufacturers is and has always been to deliver safe, affordable, nutritious food to communities across our nation. The challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been extraordinary. Thanks to the dedication of our supermarket associates, the farmers and manufacturers who supply Febrfood anduary 2go4, 2022ods, th e enhanced federal support for families via the SNAP, pEBT and WIC pr ograms, and the COVID vaccines administered by our member company pharmacies, wThee ar Hoe makinnorableg po Linsa itivKhean str ides against this illness and the challenges it has caused. GCheairttin g to this point has required dedication and significant investment. As an essential indFedeusratrl yT committerade Commid to ssfeionedin g families and serving our communities, the food industry h600as wPeonrknesd tiylvanrelia esAslyvenu to pre, NWovide a safe environment for our customers and our asWsasohciingatesto ann, DC d to e205ns80ure our doors stayed open and our shelves remained stocked. 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