Fresh Foods

What The Power of Meat 2026 Reveals About Today’s Shopper

The meat department closed 2025 at a record $112 billion in sales, proving that even in a year of financial pressure, shoppers are not walking away from the category....

Three Crucial Strategies to Advance Fresh Foods

The FMI FreshForward Conference tackles the future of fresh at retail and focuses on opportunities to connect with the consumer, enhance fresh marketing and embrace practical ...

Fresh Department Leaders, when was the last time you took your social media manager to lunch?

If you manage a fresh department, you already know how much work goes into getting it right. You track seasons, watch quality closely, adjust displays daily and respond to what shoppers.....

Q&A: Where Innovation Comes to Life at the 2026 Annual Meat Conference

A retailer-led conversation on how AMC 2026 brings protein strategy, practical education, and exhibit hall innovation together to help meat stand out in a crowded ...

Empowering the People Who Power Foodservice at Retail

Pride in Foodservice Week offers an important opportunity to recognize the people who bring skill, passion and creativity to foodservice at retail every day....

Listening First: Why AMC Matters in the Protein Conversation

Protein sits at the center of some of the most active conversations in food retail today. Shoppers are paying closer attention to what they eat, how it supports their health across various life ...

Photo Friday: Onion Farm Tour

Earlier this fall, members of the FMI Food Protection Committee Produce Safety Workgroup visited four onion farms and packing sheds across Colorado and Washington ...

Taking Action to Drive Fresh Foods Performance

FMI’s new 2025 FreshForward Action Guide transforms ideas into action with practical steps from industry leaders to tackle labor challenges, advance health and well-being and capture meal ...

Foodservice at Retail is Grocery’s Superpower for Meeting Consumer Needs

In today’s rapidly evolving food landscape, foodservice at retail stands out as a true superpower for supermarkets. It’s a strategic advantage that enables supermarkets to better meet the diverse.....

Creating Fresh Magic for the Holidays and Beyond

I view the holidays as a magical time for fresh foods. The season evokes images of families and friends gathered around tables to enjoy fresh entrees, sides and ...

Building on Success: Your Feedback Powers What's Next at FMI

Results of the FMI member satisfaction survey show where FMI has succeeded and how we can continue to improve your membership ...

Foodservice at Grocery Trends Among Gen Z and Millennials

Different age groups are turning to foodservice at retail and deli departments for particular needs, especially Gen-Zers and ...

Meat Trends Shaping the Marketplace

Consumers' meat purchasing trends offer insights into how to grow category units and sales and will come to life at the Annual Meat Conference ...

Where Does Technology Meet Fresh Foods?

When you think about fresh foods, your mind probably goes to the crisp snap of a green bean, the aroma of a just-sliced loaf of bread or the careful craftsmanship behind a seafood counter ...

Meeting the Fresh Foods Challenge

“Fresh is in a really good place, and we have an opportunity to bring it to a great place.” That’s how Leslie Sarasin, FMI’s president and CEO, characterized the fresh foods ...