Transparency

Consumers want a closer connection to food. Explore what shoppers expect from their grocery store in the way of transparency.

Two Food System Voices Partner to Promote Transparency Culture

SmartLabel® Gives Shoppers Detailed Information About a Product

VIDEO: Transparency as Currency of Trust in the Digital Age

Transparency Blog Posts

Seizing the ROI of Social Responsibility

Nov 3, 2021

Give and you shall receive. This age-old adage is not only fitting for this charitable time of year, but it also provides concise guidance for food retailers looking to maximize customer loyalty and satisfaction. Now more than ever, consumers want ...

A New Look at Shopper Transparency Expectations

Jul 1, 2020

The growing power of ecommerce is underscored in FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2020 (Trends) report. Weekly online grocery spend reported by shoppers soared to 27.9% of all grocery spending in the March/April period of this year, from 14.5% in ...

Taking the Relationship to the Next Level: Brand Management for the Millennially Serious

Apr 4, 2019

The consumer desire for product engagement can also be just as readily identified as a negotiation of the brand relationship; knowing what information to share, when to share it and how to convey it. It is learning the relationship dance steps for ...

All Transparency Blog Posts

Transparency Webinar Recordings

FMI Transparency Resources

The Transparency Imperative: Product Labeling from the Consumer Perspective

This report on transparency examines many aspects of the topic and provides guidance for industry next steps.

Transparency Roadmap for Food Retailers: Strategies to Build Consumer Trust

This white paper makes a direct link between trust and the need for greater transparency.

Corporate Social Responsibility

EVENTS

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
2022 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Friday, January 21 - Monday, January 24, 2022
- | Orlando, FL
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.
Conference
2023 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Friday, January 20 - Monday, January 23, 2023
- | Boca Raton, FL
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.
Conference
2024 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, January 21, 2024
- | Marco Island, FL
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.
Conference
2025 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Thursday, January 30 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
- | Marco Island, FL
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.