Tag Archives: Food Marketing Institute
FMI Applauds Senate Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act that Supports Changing Retail Landscape
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) welcomed the U.S. Senate’s strong support of the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743). The legislation garnered 69 votes for final … Continue reading
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New Food Retail Industry Outlook is Personal, Digital and Virtual
Food Retailing 2013: Tomorrow’s Trends Delivered Today, unveiled by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), is an analytical expression of the future of the supermarket … Continue reading
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FMI Announces 2013 Store Manager Award Winners
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) honored four grand prize winners for its 13th annual Store Manager Award presentation at FMI’s professional development conference, Future … Continue reading
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Meeting of the minds
Industry officials call GMDC’s spring conference a must-attend event for anyone in the supermarket HBC business. Continue reading
Food Retailers Unite to Emphasize Common Sense Nutrition Information
Grocery retailers met today with their members of Congress to continue building support for the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249), which addresses … Continue reading
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FMI Opposes USDA’s Unreasonably Burdensome COOL Rule
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that criticize the scope of labeling required by proposed changes … Continue reading
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FMI Annouces Store Manager Award Finalists
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today FMI’s 14th annual Store Manager Awards’ finalists. FMI will select four grand prize winners among the 10 … Continue reading
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Food Marketing Institute Announces Support for SHIELD Act
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced its support for H.R. 845, the SHIELD Act. The bill, currently before the House Judiciary Committee, would establish … Continue reading
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FMI Argues USDA COOL Rule Increases Burdens on Food Retailers and Consumers
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Regulatory Counsel Erik Lieberman made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule that further … Continue reading
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Annual Power of Meat Consumer Survey: Price Still Important, Need for Convenience Growing
Price and value continue to lead meat purchasing decisions however, the focus on price is no longer as strong as it has been in … Continue reading
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Observations from FMI Mid-Winter
At the FMI Mid-Winter conference in Scottsdale. Some interesting observations. First, while much of the country struggles with way-below freezing temperatures you can’t beat … Continue reading
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Coca-Cola Refreshments’ Joe Burke Honored with FMI’s Albers Award
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognized an outstanding trading partner advocate in the food retail community, Joe Burke, vice president of retail industry affairs … Continue reading
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Unified Grocers CEO Al Plamann Receives Humanitarian Industry Award
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announced the recipient of the Herbert Hoover Award, CEO of Unified Grocers, Inc., Alfred Plamann. At this year’s FMI … Continue reading
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A vision for 2020
Food retailing continues to undergo major changes. Some of the industry’s top executives offer insights and opportunities. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Cover Stories
Food Marketing Institute Reports on Retail Industry Food Bank Donations
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Feeding America released a report underscoring the critical contribution food retailers make to their respective communities through their support … Continue reading
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CPG Manufacturers and Retailers Issue Digital Coupon Guidelines to Combat Fraud
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and National Grocers Association (NGA) released guidelines designed to promote model practices in the “end-to-end” … Continue reading
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FMI and United Fresh to Co-Locate 2014 Tradeshows
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and United Fresh Produce Association are proud to announce the co-location of their 2014 conventions, June 10-13 in Chicago. … Continue reading
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Retail Executive of the Year
Steve Smith, K-VA-T’s president and CEO, follows his father’s example of community involvement. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 10 Article Archives, Cover Stories
FMI Foundation to Award $100,000 in Grants to Fund Healthy Eating Initiatives At Schools
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation awarded $100,000 to Fuel Up to Play 60’s (FUTP 60) Healthy Lifestyle Grant program in an effort to encourage … Continue reading
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Shifting Shopper Behavior
Rising from the ashes of the recession, shoppers are hitting the stores with their smartphones and a new attitude. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 09 Article Archives, Cover Stories
Prevention Magazine and Food Marketing Institute Reveal 20th Annual Shopping For Health Survey Results
Nutrition continues to drive decision making in supermarket aisles across the country, according to Shopping for Health 2012, the 20th in a yearly study … Continue reading
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H.R. 4367 Passes U.S. House and Garners Bipartisan Support
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today lauds the advancement of legislation to update the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. The bill, H.R. 4367, would abolish the … Continue reading
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A clear view of food safety
As transparency becomes the norm, manufacturers and retailers are making adjustments to provide a farm-to-fork view of the food supply. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 07 Article Archives, Cover Stories
