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FMI’s Sarasin: Focus on data, not politics

FMI’s Sarasin: Focus on data, not politics

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

FMI welcomes new members to its board

FMI welcomes new members to its board

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

FMI is named a MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Champion

FMI is named a MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Champion

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

FMI honors seven exemplary food industry leaders

FMI honors seven exemplary food industry leaders

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;

FMI a willing partner in SNAP renewal effort

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

FMI lauds introduction of Medical Nutrition Therapy Act

FMI lauds introduction of Medical Nutrition Therapy Act

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

FMI Report: shoppers optimistic despite rising prices

FMI Report: shoppers optimistic despite rising prices

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

EPA recognizes food retailers at FMI event

EPA recognizes food retailers at FMI event

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

FMI endorses bill that would ban SNAP processing fees

FMI endorses bill that would ban SNAP processing fees

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

FMI honors seven food industry executives

FMI honors seven food industry executives

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

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