Voice of The Food Industry Blog

Halloween 2026: Treats, but with Tradeoffs

Americans remain enthusiastic about celebrating Halloween, but elevated prices mean some households are making more deliberate choices about where to spend their Halloween ...

Are Private Brands Entering Their Biggest Marketing Era Yet?

Value may have been the starting point for private brands, but it is no longer the whole story. Today, they are becoming an increasingly important part of broader business strategies....

When AI Shapes the Grocery Basket, What Counts as Growth?

Somewhere, an omnichannel shopper is asking an AI assistant to plan meals for the week, accommodate dietary preferences and suggest products that fit within a household budget....

So, How Did Family Meals Month Do This Year?

Each year, Harris Poll helps the FMI Foundation evaluate the reach of our National Family Meals Month (NFMM) program by tracking the number of people who reported experiencing an NFFM promotion in ...

When Do Shoppers Decide On Their Next Meal?

FMI’s The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2026 report examines when shoppers decide on different meals and how foodservice in retail departments can be the meal solution for ...

Understanding Why Food Industry Professional Development Matters for Success

FMI offers a portfolio of annual events and training programs tailored specifically for food retail professionals, designed to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving ...

Grocery Loyalty Programs Help Shoppers Save

Grocery loyalty programs are just one way that retailers provide savings and value, offering shoppers access to digital coupons, rewards and personalized incentives based on their shopping preferences....

FDA Releases the 2026 Food Code: What Food Retailers Need to Know

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released the 2026 Food Code, marking the latest update to the model regulations that guide retail food safety practices across the United States. ...

Taking Action to Enhance Fresh Foods Success

FMI’s FreshForward Action Guide provides practical strategies for technology, consumer engagement and fresh food ...

Meet the FMItech Pitch Class of 2027

Today, FMI announced the FMItech Pitch Class of 2027, which includes six emerging technology companies from the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, reflecting the increasingly global scope of food retail ...

Sustainability Through a Farm Lens

Attending Perdue Farms’ 11th Annual Animal Care & Sustainability Summit offered an opportunity to see how animal care, environmental stewardship, human health and farm viability intersect.....

The Times and Families Are A ‘Changin’ with Implications for Meals Together at Home

The American family is changing, but the enduring value of meals together remains strong, with new research showing how family meals are adapting to reflect the diverse ways.....

Why Are Mid-Sized Retailers Poised To Be the Food Industry’s Most Interesting Technology Innovators?

FMI’s 2026 State of Technology report reveals that retailers operating between 11 and 100 stores are often outperforming expectations in some of the industry's most important.....

Food Waste Prevention Is a Shared Priority

Food Waste Prevention Week gives us a chance to recognize the work that food retailers, wholesalers and product suppliers are undertaking to keep good food from going to ...

Meet a Grocery Store Pharmacist with a Passion for Community Health

Join us to learn more about Ujjaval Pathak, PharmD, RPh, MBA, a pharmacist and clinical coordinator at The Giant Company, as he exemplifies how a grocery store pharmacist serves.....