February 5, 2024 by MMR
FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin, food prices, Leslie Sarasin
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ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin says that the national conversation about food prices must be informed by data, rather than politics. “Politicizing grocery prices for political gain is completely counterproductive to improving the accessibility and quality of food for all Americans,” Sarasin said in a statement. “With the exception of a
January 22, 2024 by MMR
Alex Lee Inc., FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, FMI chair Brian George, FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin
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ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI – The Food Industry Association, on Friday welcomed new members to its board of directors. The new directors, elected at a January 2024 board meeting, further build on FMI’s commitment to maintain a broad representation of the supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities within its leadership, the association said. “The food industry is
January 21, 2024 by MMR
FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, MyPlate, USDA
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ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI — The Food Industry Association, has been recognized by the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Team as a MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Champion. The association received the highest (gold level) recognition for its efforts to promote and support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate initiative. As a MyPlate National Strategic Partner for
January 19, 2024 by MMR
Brad Brookshire, Brandon Barnholt, David Smith, Donna Tweeten, Executive Leadership Awards, FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin, John Najjar, Steve Presley, Steven Williams, The Food Industry Association
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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – FMI — The Food Industry Association on Friday presented its 2024 Executive Leadership Awards to seven executives who “exemplify excellence in the food industry through innovative leadership, community outreach, and stellar customer service.” The 2024 awards, presented at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference, went to: Brookshire’s Brad Brookshire; KeHe Distributors’ Brandon Barnholt;
November 27, 2023 by Jeffrey Woldt
FMI, Jeffrey Woldt, Leslie Sarasin, opinion
Issue 11-27-2023
Leslie Sarasin takes an expansive view of her work. As president and chief executive officer of FMI – The Food Industry Association, she has significantly broadened the organization’s reach, carving out a bigger role within FMI for grocery manufacturers and other industry stakeholders, while at the same time forging partnerships with groups that support its
November 15, 2023 by MMR
FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, Krystal Register, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act
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ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association on Wednesday applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI). The MNT Act
November 7, 2023 by MMR
FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, holiday, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Despite concerns over high prices, shoppers across the country remain surprisingly upbeat about their financial outlook and their ability to provide food for their families this holiday season. According to the latest U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report by FMI—The Food Industry Association, consumers are finding creative ways to make ends meet and
October 5, 2023 by MMR
EPA, FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, GreenChill, GreenChill Program
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BALTIMORE, MD. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Program on Thursday recognized 12 food retail companies and one manufacturer of advanced refrigeration systems for their exceptional achievements in reducing the use of ozone-depleting substances and/or climate-damaging refrigerants. The recognition came during a ceremony at FMI – The Food Industry Association’s Energy and Store
July 24, 2023 by MMR
FMI, FMI - The Food Industry Association, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the introduction of the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions (EBT) Act (S. 2449) by Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Peter Welch (D-VT), Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to prevent the levying of processing and other related fees on grocers for purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition
June 19, 2023 by MMR
FMI, Leslie Saracen, value
2023, Issue 06-19-2023, Issues
ARLINGTON, Va. — The latest consumer research by FMI – The Food Industry Association indicates that consumers are approaching grocery shopping with a new, broader concept of value than the traditional focus on price and quantity. Understanding the shift, which appears to be related largely to generational change, is essential for the food industry, says
June 19, 2023 by MMR
FMI, Leslie Sarasin, MMR's Most Influential Women
Issue 06-19-2023
ARLINGTON, Va. — Over the past few years the food industry has had to meet and surmount an ongoing wave of challenges including a nationwide pandemic and the highest rates of inflation in 40 years. Through its advocacy efforts, FMI – The Food Industry Association has played a vital part in helping the industry cope
January 21, 2023 by MMR
Executive Leadership Awards, FMI
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Arlington, Va. – FMI, The Food Industry Association, on Saturday announced its Executive Leadership Awards recipients for 2023. The seven executives — Rick Brindle, Elizabeth Chace-Marino, Ron Edenfield, Bob Obray, Art Potash, Gordon Reid, and Joe Sheridan — have exemplified food industry excellence through first-rate company leadership, community impact and customer service, according to FMI. The