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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...

4 hours ago 4 minute read

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.

1 week ago 5 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

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...

2 months ago 6 minute read

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...

2 months ago 3 minute read

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.

2 months ago 4 minute read

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...

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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

7 months ago 5 minute read

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...

8 months ago 5 minute read

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.

8 months ago 2 minute read

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...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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.

9 months ago 4 minute read

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.

9 months ago 3 minute read

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.

10 months ago 4 minute read

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.

12 months ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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