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FMI Issues Comments to FDA on Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) filed comments yesterday in response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s request for scientific data and information about products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived ...

FMI Appoints Food Safety and Regulatory Staff Members to New Positions

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognizes four staff members for their leadership, achievements, and contributions to FMI’s regulatory and food safety advocacy ...

Food Marketing Institute Prevails in Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court remanded and reversed the judgment against Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in its ongoing case, Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader. In this litigation, FMI seeks to protect the confidentiality of store-level sales ...

105 U.S. Reps., 28 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration to Fix Pharmacy DIR Fees

Nearly a quarter of the House of Representatives – 105 members – has sent a letter to President Donald Trump noting the “missed opportunity” to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs....

FMI’s 2019 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Examines Personalized Grocery Shopping

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today released the 45th edition of U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, an annual look at grocery shopper attitudes and behavior. The 2019 report, prepared by The Hartman Group, Inc., studies what consumers want from their ...

Pharmacy United in Call for President Trump to Act on DIR Fee Reform

Action by the Trump Administration, Congress or both is needed now to provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees that inflate drug costs paid by patients and the government, and that force pharmacies to fill Medicare ...

FMI Delivers Comments at FDA Public Hearing to Address Products Containing Cannabis, Hemp, CBD

FMI today participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) public hearing regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), as the agency considers whether and how to create a legal ...

Food Retail Industry Applauds FDA Support for Product Code Date Labeling Initiative

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today responded to a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that supports our industry’s efforts, in concert with the food manufacturing community, to reduce consumer confusion regarding food product ...

FMI Expresses Disappointment over Administration’s Failure to Address Pharmacy DIR Fees in Final Drug Pricing Rule

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) expresses disappointment over a final drug pricing rule released last night that fails to reform pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) ...

FMI Honors Its 2019 Store Manager Award Winners

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognizes four exceptional store managers whose commitments are reflected in their stores’ positive financial performance, associate mentorship programs, and their actions to create meaningful connections within ...

Food Retailers Advocate on Tax Reform and Payments with Lawmakers

Retail members from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Grocers Association (NGA), which include supermarket retailers, wholesalers, and food industry state association executives, will participate in nearly 200 meetings with Members ...

FMI Applauds Launch of FNS Online SNAP Redemption Pilot

The 2014 Farm Bill directed United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to conduct an online Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, redemption pilot to better serve all SNAP customers and reflect ...

FMI AND NIELSEN EXPAND DIGITALLY ENGAGED FOOD SHOPPER STUDY

FMI and Nielsen announced today an expansion of its, “Digitally Engaged Food Shopper” study with the delivery of an omnichannel roadmap for the food marketing industry. Through a broadened roster of advisory partners, this year’s output will bring ...

Bakery is a Driver for Grocery Store Sales and Emotional Connections with Consumers

American Baker’s Association (ABA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today jointly released the inaugural Power of Bakery report that assesses this colossal grocery category, which falls between produce and frozen in terms of retail sales....

Marjorie DePuy Joins Food Marketing Institute, Bolstering Supply Chain and Sustainability Capabilities

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today proudly announces the addition of Marjorie DePuy, MBA, to its staff. With more than 15 years of experience in non-profit and association program management, along with relevant industry experience, DuPuy comes ...