University Membership

FMI’s University Members bring invaluable knowledge and insights to the rapidly evolving food industry. Through collaborative research, events, guest lectures from FMI experts, and industry collaboration, we're working together to nurture and grow the food industry. Explore how your college or university can benefit from FMI membership.

Why Join FMI?

Advocate

On behalf of the industry on important policy and business issues

Collaborate

To improve business efficiencies and network for tomorrow

Educate

On the latest consumer and operational trends and support career growth

Join Us

University Membership Benefits

Access & Collaboration

FMI’s University Membership provides faculty and staff access to exclusive industry events, including one registration per University Member to our signature conference, FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference. As a member, your FMI.org login provides access to our research, insights and members-only resources.

Membership allows you to facilitate business collaboration with current and future partners within retail, wholesale, CPG, and service provider sectors such as technology. University Members can have a seat at the table by participating in committees focused on imperative issues facing the food industry.

Education & Training

Across a wide range of topics — from finance and supply chain to technology, consumer trends and beyond — we offer you all the insights you need to grow your educational programs.

Our research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks, enabling you to share the latest industry trends. Beyond research, FMI offers digital seminars and on-demand learning to dive deeper into topics.

Your Voice in Washington

FMI shares your perspectives with lawmakers about the potential impact of legislation and regulatory issues that affect the food retail industry. See the priority issues we're working on.