The AI Imperative Across the Meat and Poultry Sector

January 11, 2024 FMI

If two letters sum up what most people are talking about in the food production and retailing business in 2024 it would be A.I. Indeed, the topic of artificial intelligence is on the minds and agendas of many throughout the farm-to-fork supply chain, from feed suppliers to farmers and ranchers to retail meat department managers and grocery executives.

Pure Flavor Receives FMI’s Gold Plate Award for ‘Together’ Campaign

November 29, 2023 Pure Flavor

With national initiatives being created across the food industry to encourage more family meals, the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation recently announced their 2023 Gold Plate Award winners, highlighting outstanding family meal programs & campaigns implemented by the food industry consisting of retailers, manufacturers, and community collaborators.

FMI Research Reveals Continued Evolution in Grocery Foodservice and In-Store Bakery Trends for 2023

November 9, 2023 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association today releases two reports—Power of Foodservice at Retail and Power of In-Store Bakery—that find these departments continue to offer a high level of value for shoppers. One out of every four shoppers (25%) cite replacing restaurant meals with foodservice options, an increase from 17% the previous year.

New FMI Holiday Season Trends Survey: Grocery Shoppers Exhibit Cautious Optimism Ahead of Busy Holiday Meals Season

November 8, 2023 FMI

Despite ongoing concerns about high prices, shoppers are optimistic about their financial situations heading into the holidays and are finding ways to feed their families and meet their needs at the grocery store, according to FMI—The Food Industry Association’s new U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, Holiday Season report.

FMI Announces New Board Members Representing Breadth of the Food Industry

October 23, 2023 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association announces new additions to its Board of Directors elected at the association’s September Board meeting. The new Directors continue to reflect FMI’s commitment to representing the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities.