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Private Brands

We work with manufacturers, retailers and sales agencies to strengthen the growing private brands part of the food retail industry. Whether you are just beginning to explore private brands processes or are looking to strengthen your program or brands, FMI provides the unique opportunity for collaboration and engagement between retailer trading partners and suppliers.

SmartLabel® Implementation Recommendations

Build Long-Term Capacity and Resilience in the Food Industry Supply Chain

Join us at The Supply Chain Forum in October

Implementation Guide: Get Started with SmartLabel® and Offer Shoppers Transparency

Join the Family Meals Movement

FMI Talking Private Brands Series

FMI Talking Private Brands Series, designed for private brands professionals, brings to life Power of Private Brands insights. Our free 10-15 min on-demand video segments feature industry thought-leadership insights on strategies and business opportunities.

Private Brands Blog Posts

Investing in Innovation for Private Brands to Combat Inflation and De-globalization

Aug 29, 2022

With pervasive shifts in consumer trends and today's inflationary environment, food retailers and manufacturers can no longer rely on long-held assumptions when it comes to private brands. How can private brands retailers and manufacturers improve ...

New Infographic: July 4th Barbecue Breakdown

Jun 30, 2022

To help support our members’ communications with customers this holiday weekend regarding food price inflation, FMI has created a new July 4th Barbeque Breakdown infographic that highlights common ingredients people consume during their holiday ...

Shoppers Take a Fresh Look at Private Brands

Jun 22, 2022

What do you know about shoppers’ views on grocery private brands? Consumer attitudes have evolved in the last couple of years, and food retailers and manufacturers can no longer rely on long-held ...

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Private Brands Webinar Recordings

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Power of Private Brands 2022: Reaching for New Heights in Private Brands

This report examines what levels of private brands growth are possible in the coming years, and how the industry can enhance strategies to get there.

Power of Private Brands 2022: What Makes Private Brands Powerful to Shoppers

While private brands raised their profiles with U.S. grocery shoppers during the pandemic, it is important to understand consumer perspectives in order to enhance products and experiences for consumers.

VIDEO: Power of Private Brands 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers report buying more private brands because of price and value.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2022 Series

This series of six reports explores food shoppers' journeys and behaviors.

Boardroom Volume 7

The edition of Boardroom outlines many crucial issues for the food industry to include supply chain disruption, workforce challenges and changing marketplace societal dynamics.

FMI Sustainable Packaging Playbook

This tool can support internal business operations and effective trading partner collaboration regarding sustainable packaging.

Power of Private Brands 2021: Accelerating Private Brands in Grocery Ecommerce

This report offers private brands professionals a valuable resource for their marketing, website and ecommerce teams to work together to create a more dynamic ecommerce user experience.

Power of Private Brands 2021: Turning Opportunities into Realities

This report identifies next steps for the industry to make progress on turning private brand opportunities into realities.

Power of Private Brands 2020: Turning Store Associates into Private Brand Ambassadors

This is an opportune time to get store associates more engaged with private brands. This report is intended to help begin that process for the industry.

Private Brand Management-A Shopper Centric Approach

This project, developed and managed for FMI by Wisner Marketing, provides a roadmap for FMI retailer and wholesaler members to maximize the value of their private brands within the context of a shopper-centric approach.

Private Brands

Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
2022 FMI Supply Chain Forum
- Tuesday, October 18 - Thursday, October 20, 2022
- | Arlington, VA
A two-day educational event where supply chain professionals meet and connect over key challenges and changes in the food retail supply chain. Discover solutions to enhance productivity, performance, efficiency and resilience in a new climate. Near-term practical solutions and longer-term threats will be addressed as well as thought leadership and business solutions that benefit your business.
Conference
2023 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Friday, January 20 - Monday, January 23, 2023
- | 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 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Sunday, September 10 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- | Grapevine, TX
The Annual Business Conference (ABC) provides a tremendous opportunity for CPG suppliers to interact with their retailer/wholesaler trading partners.
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.

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Leadership

FMI's Private Brands Group Leadership Council brings together thought leaders from across our industry to identify, discuss, and share perspectives on current issues and trends. Through a non-competitive trading partner platform, the Council leverages knowledge, insights and perspectives from across our community. Learn more about the Council and related committees: