FMI Welcomes Judicial Stay on OSHA ETS

November 16, 2021 FMI

In response to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ stay on the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination and testing, FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement:  

New FMI Report Reveals Positive Attitude Among Grocery Shoppers Ahead of Holiday Celebrations

November 9, 2021 FMI

FMI—The Food Industry Association today releases its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the busy holiday season. The report finds that despite concerns surrounding the availability and cost of favorite holiday foods due to lingering post-pandemic supply chain and inflation issues, most shoppers plan to celebrate the holidays much the same as they did before the pandemic, albeit while shopping early and observing relaxed but persistent social distancing measures when getting together with friends and family.

FMI Expresses Concerns about OSHA Vaccine-Testing Mandate’s Impact on Food Supply Chain

November 5, 2021 FMI ,

FMI – The Food Industry Association Chief Public Policy Officer and Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs Jennifer Hatcher issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for COVID-19 testing/vaccination.    

Food Safety for E-Commerce Operations – Meeting Customer Expectations

The use of technology also enabled novel ways for retailers to engage consumers and provide them with flexibility in how they shop. As technology continues to evolve, business models will change along with consumer expectations. No matter what the future of food retail looks like, retailers will adapt and continue to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. 

National Seafood Month: A Great Time to Catch a Family Meal -FMI

October for many means pumpkins, costumes and scary movies. Growing up, for my family October also meant the start of stone crab season. The sweet crab claws remain a favorite family meal in my household and are just one way we regularly take part in National Seafood Month during October and the Family Meals Movement.