Research

Why Frozen Is Now a Core Growth Engine for Food Retail

Frozen foods have moved decisively from a secondary option to one of the core drivers of retail performance. New insights from the 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail Report show.....

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....

Value and Premium at the Same Time. The New Reality in Grocery

The K‑shaped economy is pushing food retailers to serve two very different sets of economic values as the middle disappears....

Presenting FMIResearch.ai: A Research Assistant for the Food Industry

Over the past year, FMI has been building a generative AI research assistant called FMIResearch.ai....

From Smartphones to AI: How Shoppers Use Technology to Feed Their Families

FMI’s January Grocery Shoppers Snapshot measured shopper sentiment about the use of technology when grocery shopping for their families. ...

How Are Shoppers Feeling Entering the New Year?

FMI’s January Grocery Shoppers Snapshot measured shopper sentiment about grocery prices and feelings of control over household expenses in the opening week of ...

A Powerful New Report on Health & Well-being in the Food Industry

At a time when the nation seems incredibly focused on food and nutrition, we are excited to launch the seventh annual edition of The Power of Health and Well-being report.....

Seeking Health: Do You Look to Include Positives or Avoid Negatives

Research conducted by FMI and SPINS explores what "healthy" means to grocery shoppers by asking them to choose products based on the inclusion of positive attributes versus the avoidance of negative ...

Shoppers Turn the Page to 2026

FMI’s December Grocery Shoppers Snapshot measured overall expectations, as well as household finances and food prices in the year ahead....

From Concern to Control: How Are U.S Households Managing Grocery Costs?

FMI’s December Grocery Shoppers Snapshot measured sentiment about household finances and food prices and showed that more shoppers are turning to AI to find the best deals....

Grocery Shoppers’ Thoughts on Upcoming Holidays

Grocery shoppers are looking forward to the holidays, especially time with family, special meals and gift ...

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.....

Healthy According to Me – Do You Know What “Healthy” Means to Your Customers?

There is no denying that we are all surrounded by a swirling mix of confusing messages about food and nutrition as we make choices at the grocery store for our health....

Celebrating Fall Holidays & Cultural Connections

The majority of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year (78%), marking a 7-point increase from fall 2023. This growth.....