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FMI Statement on August 2026 CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which show flat food-at-home inflation for August and a 2.2% increase over the last 12 months....

Main Street Businesses Urge U.S. House to Enact Bipartisan Penny Legislation

Today, FMI and 210 national and state associations representing Main Street businesses in every state and community across the country sent a letter to House leadership urging enactment of bipartisan legislation to address the ceased minting of the ...

FMI Statement on July 2026 CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the July CPI numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which show a 0.1% decrease in food-at-home prices for July and a 2.7% increase over the last 12 months, which is unchanged from June....

FMI Statement on FDA’s Proposed Rule on GRAS

FMI Chief Public Policy Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Harris offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule that would reform the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ...

FMI Response to Senate AI Surveillance Pricing Hearing

Today, FMI Vice President of Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development Andy Harig issued the following statement regarding today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing on AI surveillance ...

FMI Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Strategic Appointments

FMI – The Food Industry Association today announces the appointment of two senior executives to newly expanded leadership roles that will strengthen the organization's advocacy, innovation and member ...

FMI Statement on June 2026 CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the June CPI numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.2% increase in food-at-home prices for June and a 2.7% increase over the last 12 months, which is the same as in May....

FMI Welcomes Trump Administration’s Stakeholder Engagement on Food Traceability Rule

Following FDA's public meeting today on the Food Traceability Rule, FMI reiterated the industry’s support for the Trump administration’s efforts to provide additional time and flexibility for compliance....

FMI Statement on May CPI Food Price Numbers

FMI commented on the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.1% increase in food-at-home prices for May and a 2.7% increase over the last 12 ...

FMI Applauds Trump Administration’s Revisions to Refrigeration Regulations

Today, FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement praising EPA's release of the revised Technology Transitions Rule and reconsideration of the Refrigeration Management ...

FMI Applauds House Passage of Organize Retail Crime Bill

Following passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) in the U.S. House of Representatives last night, FMI – The Food Industry Association offers the following statement....

FMI Statement on April CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.7% increase in food-at-home prices for April and a 2.9% increase over the last 12 ...

FMI Welcomes USDA Final Rule on SNAP Stocking Requirements

FMI responds to USDA's final rule on SNAP stocking standards while supporting retailers’ ongoing commitment to serving communities ...

FMI Welcomes House Passage of Farm Bill

Today, FMI welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a Farm Bill that strengthens the U.S. food system, supports American farmers and ensures continued access to safe, affordable food for families nationwide....

FMI Condemns Federal Regulatory Action on State Swipe Fee Reform

Today, FMI condemned in the strongest terms the action taken by banking regulators to issue two interim final rules that override the Illinois swipe fee reform law and prohibit other states from enacting swipe fee reform laws....