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FMI Research: Investment in Attracting Frequent Seafood Shoppers Essential to Category Success

Seafood department sales and units may seem stable, but The Power of Seafood 2026 report from FMI—The Food Industry Association, debuting at the Seafood Expo North America.....

AMC Exhibitors Donate 9,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry to Capital Area Food Bank

Exhibitors at the Annual Meat Conference donated nearly 9,000 pounds of meat and poultry products to the Capital Area Food ...

FMI Statement on February CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.4% rise in food-at-home prices for January and a 2.4% increase over the last 12 ...

Sales at record high, Americans view meat as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle

Meat sales hit a record high of $112 billion in 2025, with a pound increase of 2% (source: Circana). Millennials and Gen Z were a driving force behind the growth according to.....

New FMI Research: Generational Shifts Redefine Shoppers’ Produce Purchases

The Power of Produce 2026 reveals fresh produce remains a critical growth driver for food retail, with $97 billion in sales and a 2% increase in unit sales according to Circana....

New FMI Research Reveals How the Food Industry Is Supporting Consumers’ Evolving Health Priorities

Today, FMI unveils the findings of the 2026 Report on Food Industry Contributions to Health & Well-Being, which offers insights into the industry’s efforts to serve as a destination for health and well-being and drive meaningful ...

Meat Institute, FMI Announce 2026 Leaders of Tomorrow

The Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association today proudly announced the 2026 Leaders of Tomorrow, a distinguished group of 10 rising professionals whose work reflects the strength.....

America’s Rethinking Meal Planning: New Report Finds Frozen Foods Becoming a Kitchen Essential

New market data shows that frozen food is becoming a meal-planning essential for today’s ...

FMI Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Reciprocal Tariffs

Today, FMI commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin offered the following statement....

FMI Statement on January CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI commented on the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which show a 0.2% rise in food-at-home prices for January and a 2.1% increase over the last 12 months....

FMI Welcomes Illinois Ruling Maintaining Prohibition of Swipe Fees on Sales Tax

Today, FMI applauded a ruling by the Chief Judge of the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division that upheld the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act....

FMI Statement on Introduction of SNAP Online Legislation

FMI welcomed the introduction of the SNAP Online Access Act that would make the federal SNAP Online pilot program permanent. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher issued the following ...

FMI Applauds Final Passage of Bipartisan Funding Package with Landmark PBM Reforms

Today, FMI applauded final passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, securing the most consequential pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to ...

FMI Announces Appointment of New Directors to its Board of Directors

Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association is proud to announce the appointment of several distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference....

Swish Wins 2026 FMItech Pitch Competition

FMI proudly announces Swish as the champion of the fifth-annual FMItech Pitch Competition held live at the FMI Midwinter Executive ...