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

Feb 26, 2026

Arlington, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association unveils the findings of the 2026 Report on Food Industry Contributions to Health & Well-Being following the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and ahead of National Nutrition Month®. The report offers insights into the industry’s efforts to serve as a destination for health and well-being and drive meaningful progress by providing grocery shoppers with products, resources and services that support their individual health goals. 

“As FMI’s latest research showcases, the food industry supports consumers’ personal health goals by empowering them with nourishing foods, wellness products, credible information, digital tools and health-related services,” said Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, FMI, vice president of health & well-being. “These offerings include expanded nutrition services led by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), preventive screenings, food as medicine initiatives, accessible pharmacy services, community programs and digital engagement around health goals.” 

Key findings within the report include: 

  • 80% of the food industry survey respondents reported their top health and well-being initiative as nutrition and overall health.
  • 94% of responding FMI food retailers indicated that they currently have established health and well-being activities for both consumers and employees.
  • 96% of food companies surveyed employ registered dietitians at the corporate level; 43% have in-store RDNs or offer virtual access.   
  • 87% of responding food retailers sell health tracking devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, continuous glucose monitors, and wearable rings to track health metrics. Among food retailers selling these devices, 92% offer related counseling  through the pharmacy and retail dietitians.  

This comes as previous FMI research conducted with SPINS, Healthy According to Me, and The Power of Health & Well-Being in the Food Industry 2026 show that consumers’ perception of “healthy” is evolving. At 77%, most grocery shoppers say they put at least some effort into making healthy eating choices, and consumers define “healthy” to include fruits, vegetables, protein and no added sugar. 

Visit FMI.org/GroceryHealthHub for additional insights and view the full report through FMI’s website. 

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As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply chain. FMI brings together a wide range of members across the value chain — from retailers that sell to consumers, to producers that supply food and other products, as well as the wide variety of companies providing critical services — to amplify the collective work of the industry. www.FMI.org