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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.....

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....

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 ...

Study Highlights Grocery Stores’ Expanding Role in Convenient, Affordable Dining

FMI – The Food Industry Association today released The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025 report, revealing a significant shift in consumer dining habits: consumers are increasingly.....

The State of Fresh Foods 2025: Driving Sales and Operational Innovation to Satisfy Consumer Preferences

FMI released The State of Fresh Foods 2025 report, which demonstrates continued growth in the fresh foods ...

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

Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, pounds sold increased 2.3% compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week, according to the 20th annual Power of Meat....

FMI Research: Seafood Sales Struggle Despite Perception as a Healthy Meal Option, Impacted by Price Concerns and Shopper Knowledge Gaps

FMI released its Power of Seafood 2025 report which explores shifting consumer attitudes and untapped opportunities for the seafood department despite lackluster category performance....

FMI’s Power of Produce 2025: Social Media and Ecommerce Boost Produce Consumption

FMI released its Power of Produce 2025 report which details the growing impact of social media on produce consumption, along with ecommerce....

New FMI 2024 Reports Examine Grocery Shopping Trends for The Holidays and Retail Foodservice

Consumers Feel Confident Managing their Grocery Budgets Ahead of the Holiday Meal Season and More Seek Prepared Food Items for Hybrid ...

19th Annual Power of Meat Reports Strong Meat Consumption, Evolving Consumer Trends

The number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80%) and the number of households that purchase meat (98%) remain steady from ...

Meat Institute, FMI Announce 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program Winners

To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association announced 10 winners for the 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow ...

FMI Research: More Consumers Eating Seafood at Home, but Seafood Unit Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Level

Boston, Ma. - Today, at Seafood Expo North America, FMI- The Food Industry Association releases the Power of Seafood 2024 report, which finds seafood volume and dollar amounts have decreased.....

New Research Identifies Opportunities for Aligning on Consumer Eating Occasions

Insights revealed today from FMI – The Food Industry Association, Oliver Wyman and Circana demonstrate new opportunities for food industry trading partners to cater to shoppers’ expanding definitions of value....