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We’re in the business of food – wherever it’s sold

Retail/Wholesaler
Membership

No matter your store count, you’ll benefit from a strong voice in Washington, DC and proactive food safety training and resources.

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Product Supplier
Membership

Our collaboration opportunities offer a forum for idea exchanges, partnership building and strategic insights.

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Associate
Membership

Connect virtually and physically with retailers through a variety of collaborative  and educational opportunities.

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Why Join FMI?

When you join FMI, you join the largest group of food retailers and suppliers.
FMI staff use our expertise to help you:

Advocate

On behalf of the industry on important policy and business issues

Collaborate

To improve business efficiencies and network for tomorrow

Educate

On the latest consumer and operational trends and support career growth

Explore Member Benefits

No two FMI members are alike. We tailor our services to meet your specific business objectives. Here is an overview of the benefits you can enjoy by membership type:
FMI depends on active member involvement through committees to provide leadership and guidance to the professional staff. Take your seat at the table and influence the future of our industry.

Explore Our Members

Hy-Vee, Inc.

Hy-Vee, Inc. recently demonstrated its culinary flare at Stir It Up!, a friendly fundraising competition for the FMI Foundation. Hy-Vee took home the award for tastiest meal that evening and demonstrated its passion for food retail, collaboration, creativity and being true to its mantra, “a helpful smile in every aisle.”

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 1977 

www.hy-vee.com

Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. has been a strong supporter of the FMI Foundation’s National Family Meals Month™, stating that helping families share more meals together is part of its company culture. Wakefern is also an active member of FMI -- participating in several committees, events and leadership roles.   

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 1988

www.shoprite.com

Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.

Longo’s leverages FMI by participating in Share Groups, engaging in thought leadership to understand and plan for the issues and opportunities facing our industry and business.

Member Since: 1988

Portland State University

Portland State University’s Center for Retail Leadership is joining the conversation about the future food retail workforce and helping FMI influence next-gen industry talent.

Membership Type: University/College Member
Member Since: 2018

www.pdx.edu/retail-leadership/the-center-for-retail-leadership

Bashas' Inc.

Bashas' Inc. values FMI as an extension of the team and utilizes our advocacy staff and resources to stay up to date on regulatory requirements, food safety best practices and CSR opportunities.
Member Since: 1988

Heinen's Grocery Stores

Tom Heinen, co-president of Heinen’s Grocery Stores, recently received FMI’s Robert B. Wegman Award For Entrepreneurial Excellence for the innovative and imaginative strategies he’s shown throughout his career in food retail.

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 2003 

www.heinens.com | Heinen’s Facebook Page 

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Annually, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. invests in its employees by sending a significant number of them to FMI’s Future Leader eXperience to learn, collaborate and build strong foundations for professional growth.

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 1977

www.awginc.com  

Boxed.com

Co-Founder and CEO of Boxed.com, Chieh Huang, gave a keynote address at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference on the future of shopping and shared the story of his company, one of the disruptive new players in the market.

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 2018 

www.boxed.com

Northgate Gonzalez Market

Illustrative of its commitment to local neighborhoods, Northgate Gonzalez Market regularly participates in FMI’s Community Outreach Awards program and is recognized for the creative ways its stores give back and serve the greater community.

Membership Type: Retailer/Wholesaler Member
Member Since: 2005

www.northgatemarkets.com

Fresh Encounter, Inc.

As an independent operator from Ohio, Fresh Encounter, Inc. leverages FMI’s government and public relations activities to take their local issues to our nation’s capital. The company often participates in our Day in Washington event to learn how to better navigate and understand the federal issues that impact its regional stores.

Member Since: 1977

PepsiCo, Inc.

PepsiCo, Inc., the largest food and beverage company in North America, is a leader in collaboration in the food retail industry. PepsiCo annually hosts a networking and collaboration event at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference that brings together retailers and supplier to do business, shake hands and build relationships.  

Membership Type: Associate Strategic Member
Member Since: 2004

www.pepsico.com

Our Membership Directory

Use our public membership directory to explore our members and get to know us better. You’ll find food retail companies, but also suppliers, technology and solution providers and more.

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Meet Our Membership Team

Our Membership team is here to help you get the most out of your FMI membership. Contact them to learn more about our membership benefits and how you can get involved.