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U.S. House passes farm bill
On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the five-year farm bill, and most agriculture groups...
FMI report projects continued online grocery growth
The Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping 2026 report finds that ecommerce now drives nearly 3/4 of total grocery dollar growth.
Produce industry headlines: April 10, 2026
Today's links include analysis of today's food inflation report, retail's labor problems, a citrus forecast update, and more.
Fresh produce inflation starts to rise
Fresh fruits and vegetables saw 2.4 percent inflation from February 2025 to 2026, while overall food posted 3.1 percent annual...
FMI research shows how food industry responds to consumers’ health priorities
The report offers insights on the food industry’s efforts to serve as a destination for health and well-being and support...
FMI research released at Southern Exposure shows generational shifts in produce purchases
The category’s future is increasingly shaped by generational shifts in how shoppers discover, shop and engage with fruits and vegetables.
How grocers can further link value with health and wellness
Health has risen to the strongest driver of grocery spending, with shoppers saying they anticipate “eating more healthfully in the...
FMI releases report on shoppers’ optimism on upcoming holidays
FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holidays report queries shoppers on a number of issues related to the upcoming holiday season.
Retail groups say SNAP restrictions could cost retailers $1.6B
NACS, NGA, and FMI release “SNAP Restrictions Impact Analysis,” which estimates the costs food retailers face under proposed SNAP restrictions
Retail groups call on Congress to address EBT transaction fees
NGA, FMI, and NACS sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Agriculture Committees about fees for SNAP...
FMI to launch GroceryLab event in June 2026
FMI introduces GroceryLab, June 2-4, 2026, at Detroit's historic Gem Theater, in a city known for reinvention and innovation.
FMI report shows consumers prioritize ‘eating well’ this fall
Nearly half of U.S. grocery shoppers embrace a weekly mealtime tradition, according to a new report from FMI – The...
FMI releases ‘The State of Fresh Foods 2025’
FMI releases "The State of Fresh Foods 2025" report, which demonstrates continued growth in the fresh foods space.
FMI urges HHS and FDA to revise Food Traceability Rule
The association emphasized revising the Food Traceability Rule and the proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling.
FMI Report: Labor improves, but trade and tariffs continue to disrupt
FMI releases its signature research, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025, which reveals how the industry is evolving.
FMI survey shows grocery shopping consistency despite economic challenges
American consumers continue to enjoy grocery shopping and have kept their shopping habits remarkably consistent, according to FMI.
Reciprocal tariffs and the food industry: What lies ahead
We may not be in a full-blown trade war quite yet, but we face one of the greatest challenges the...
FMI’s Power of Produce 2025 shows produce gains at Southern Exposure
March 7, 2025 Orlando, Fla. Today, FMI The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 released The Power of Produce...
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