Sustainability
We work to develop sustainability tools and resources to help the grocery industry create sustainable operations and supply chains that minimally extract all resources.
Sustainability Blog Posts
Policy Statements
Our current Board approved policy statements on this topic:
FMI Sustainability Resources
Boardroom Volume 11
The food industry continues to adapt to the notion that profound change has become a constant, with it emerging as the normative state of affairs.
Grocery Shopper Snapshot: January 2026
This brief report provides an update on shoppers' sentiment, evolving grocery habits and the role of technology in grocery shopping.
From Values to Value: Launching Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions Strategy with Purpose
This guide is designed to help you uncover your greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy motivations and take meaningful action aligned with them.
Minnesota EPR Program Overview and Retailer Responsibility
Learn the details of Minnesota's EPR program and what retailers are responsible for.
The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025
The food industry is conditioning itself by prioritizing strong customer experiences and ensuring resilient business operations.
Colorado EPR Program Overview and Retailer Responsibility
Learn the details of Colorado's EPR program and what retailers are responsible for.
Oregon EPR Program Overview and Retailer Responsibility
Learn the details of Oregon's EPR program and what retailers are responsible for.
EPR Guide 2025: Preparing for the New Era of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility
Discover how the latest U.S. EPR packaging laws are reshaping the landscape for grocery retailers and suppliers, and gain insights on how to prepare for compliance.
Grocery Shopper Snapshot: Hispanic Edition
This brief report provides insight into Hispanic grocery shopping habits, including attitudes, behaviors and purchase drivers.
Sustainability in the Food Industry 2023: Consumer Perspectives and Industry Strategies
This report compiles the FMI sustainability blog series, which shares compelling research and covers aspects ranging from consumer perspectives to industry opportunities.
Sustainable Packaging Assessment Guide
The playbook provides guidance on topics ranging from material sourcing to design, to end-of-use, with a particular focus on recyclability.
The Transition to Cage-Free Eggs
This study investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to cage-free housing, including interviews with and a survey of egg producers, a survey of egg consumers, and economic modeling of the sector.
Unified Voice Protocol – Cage-Free Eggs and Slow-Growth Broilers Production Practices
This on-demand webinar announces a new approach to managing emerging issues in the food, agricultural and consumer goods sectors.
How the Food Industry is Reducing Food Waste
These talking points outline how the food industry is addressing food waste.
State Sustainability Resources
A compilation of state sustainability resources to help members stay abreast of the environmental and sustainability bills at the state and local levels.
Store Level Recycling of Plastic Film and other materials During the Pandemic: A Joint Survey
Developed in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership’s Film and Flexibles Coalition, this survey evaluates recycling programs for plastic films and other materials and best practices for collecting plastic films.
FMI Sustainable Packaging Playbook
This tool can support internal business operations and effective trading partner collaboration regarding sustainable packaging.
Sustainability In the Food Industry: An Evolving Landscape
This 2021 report is a guide to FMI resources relevant to the current sustainability landscape in the food industry.
Messy but Worth It! Lessons Learned from Fighting Food Waste
Tips from foodservice manufacturers, grocers and restaurants leading the way in food waste reduction.
Sustainable Sourcing for High-Impact Commodities
This resource offers top-line information and questions to consider when sourcing products that have sensitive social, environmental or economic impact.
Leadership
FMI's Sustainability Executive Committee is comprised of retail/wholesale company sustainability leaders and provides leadership, insight and expertise on an ongoing basis.
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FMI's Communications and Consumer Affairs Council provides a forum for communications and consumer affairs professionals to share information relevant to FMI priority issues; media trends or national stories; customer considerations; and national
and state policy initiatives that impact public relations and brand reputation of the food retail industry.
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Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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