Sep 9, 2025

Arlington, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association reaffirmed its support for the goal of making Americans healthier and its commitment to continuing its work with the Trump administration to advance efforts that support the health and well-being of American consumers. FMI President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie G. Sarasin offered the following statement in response to the release of the Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy report:

“FMI shares the administration’s commitment to making Americans healthier. We agree that nutrition and food as medicine play foundational roles in health and we are proud to be a critical part of this effort. Some key steps our members are taking include expanding access to more affordable produce, supporting families receiving SNAP and WIC benefits and offering healthier choices in every aisle – all supported by counsel from registered dietitians/nutritionists; consumer education, recipes and cooking demonstrations; and supporting transparency tools like SmartLabel®. All these activities are empowering families to make informed decisions. 

“September is National Family Meals Month – an effort established and advanced for more than a decade by FMI and our members to help families in ways that have been shown to improve mental and emotional well-being as well as physical and financial health.

“As the work to make America healthier continues, we urge policymakers to recognize the critical role that food retailers and their supplier partners play in delivering affordable, nutritious foods to families across the country – in urban, rural and suburban communities of every size; and while we fully support and encourage local product sourcing, consumers also value the year-round availability and variety of foods made possible by our national and global food system.”