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Food Industry Applauds USMCA Implementation Date

The implementation of the USMCA marks the beginning of an historic new chapter for North American trade relations. The USMCA updates and builds on the benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), bringing it into the 21st century....

FMI Announces FMI Emerge Ownership Transition to Emerge Network LLC

Today, FMI -The Food Industry Association announces the transition of ownership of its FMI Emerge program to Emerge Network LLC, a woman-owned small business led by former FMI Emerge Director Julie Pryor....

FMI Recognizes Notable Achievements and New Leadership Positions

The Food Industry Association today recognizes the appointment of several new leadership roles and acknowledges the significant contributions of an individual who championed a culture of food safety across the global supply ...

New Research from FMI and Label Insight Reveals Omnichannel Grocery Shoppers See Transparency As Essential Across In-Store and Online Shopping Channels

Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association and Label Insight, the product transparency market leader, released the research report, “Transparency Trends: Omnichannel Grocery Shopping from the Consumer Perspective.” The 2020 research touts the ...

FMI, NACDS, NCPA, NGA and PCMA Announce Best Practices for Signature-Free Access to Prescription Drugs

“In an effort to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, FMI appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with PCMA and the pharmacy trade associations to streamline transactions and facilitate a more consistent touchless customer experience ...

FMI Commends U.K. Supreme Court Decision to Support Competition Laws

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled today that Visa and Mastercard payment card schemes were unlawful and violated both European Union and UK competition laws. The Court found what the food industry has long argued, global credit card brands’ ...

FMI Develops Feeding Assistance Toolkit to Support the Food Industry & Consumers

FMI developed a toolkit focused on feeding assistance to support our members’ efforts to help address the various and changing needs of today’s grocery shoppers. The toolkit hosts several resources, including meal-time solutions, ideas for ...

FMI Signature Consumer Research Evaluates Impact of COVID-19 on Grocery Shopper Habits

FMI — The Food Industry Association today releases its annual U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report, which extensively tracks consumer grocery shopping habits. Prepared by The Hartman Group, the 2020 report provides a clear picture of grocery shopping ...

FMI Appoints Well Known Retail Dietitian Krystal Register to Lead Health and Well-being Initiatives

FMI – The Food Industry Association today announces the appointment of Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, to lead health and well-being initiatives for the association. Register, a long-time Wegmans Food Markets retail dietitian, carves out a unique ...

America’s Pharmaceutical Supply and Payment Chain Collaborating to Promote Undisrupted Patient Access to Medications

oday, representative organizations of America’s pharmaceutical supply and payment chain, including prescription and over-the-counter brand and generic manufacturers; wholesalers; retail, specialty, and managed care, pharmacies; health insurance ...

FMI Commends USDA, FDA Memorandum of Understanding on Produce Processing

FMI appreciates the proactive action that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking today with this memorandum of understanding to prevent any future disruptions to the food supply in both ...

FMI Statement on Food Prices

Increases in food prices are driven by dozens – if not hundreds – of factors, and the unprecedented demand challenges we’re witnessing in the food supply chain as a result of COVID-19 has affected the prices of some products in the grocery store. ...

FMI Asks Congress for Sensible Liability Protection

FMI – The Food Industry Association — released the following comments from Leslie Sarasin, president and chief executive officer, on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing today that examined liability during the COVID-19 ...

More than 240 Patient, Healthcare Groups Urge Congress to Reform Pharmacy “DIR Fees” This Year

More than 240 patient advocates and healthcare entities today urged Congressional leaders to act now on a key reform to lower patients’ prescription drug prices at the pharmacy counter and to help prevent pharmacy closures that jeopardize access for ...

FMI and The Seam Partner to Create Digitized Food Supply Chain Platform

FMI—The Food Industry Association and The Seam, a leading provider of commodities trading and agriculture software solutions, today announced the launch of the Food Industry Exchange sponsored by FMI powered by The Seam. The sustainable marketplace ...