FMI – The Food Industry Association has promoted several key team staff members to elevated leadership roles within the organization. “Our members recognize that the strength of FMI lies in its dedicated and talented staff and the pool of exemplary professionals we’ve promoted assures that our leadership trajectory remains stalwartly focused on the broader mission […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National, Sustainability News
AI ‘On The Tip Of Every Tongue’ Within Grocery Industry
Technology, sustainability, asset protection and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule are among areas of concern for the grocery industry, according to Doug Baker, VP of industry relations at FMI – The Food Industry Association. Baker talked with The Griffin Report’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Baker said […]
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Instacart Lands Media Rating Council Accreditation
Instacart has become one of the first grocery tech companies – and one of few retail media networks – to receive accreditation from the Media Rating Council (MRC). As of March 19, the nonprofit MRC granted Instacart accreditation for impression, click and viewability metrics across the following advertising formats – sponsored product, display, shoppable display […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Meat Report: Consumption Solid, Shopper Trends Changing
The number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80 percent) and the number of households that buy meat (98 percent) remain steady from 2023, while the number seeking to lower meat consumption has fallen by 20 percent since 2020. These were among the findings in the 19th annual Power of Meat report released […]
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FMI, Meat Institute Select 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow
To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference that runs March 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association revealed the 10 winners of its 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. They include: Tammy Gonzales, Cargill; Jennifer Hicks, Mitchell Grocery Corp. Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades; Hillary Niblock, […]
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NCSA Names 2024 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The NCSA, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, has named the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Induction into the Candy Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in the confectionery industry. The new class will be formally inducted during the association’s annual event on Oct. 24-27. The ceremony will take place […]
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Recognizing Lifelong Service Of Grocery Industry Executive
By Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, FMI In February, we celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, which recognizes the unsung heroes within our industry who feed and foster communities. Hopefully, some of these amazing people will be inspired to become the next generation of executive leaders, as evidenced by history and how many of our board […]
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IGA Holds Awards Of Excellence Ceremony At NGA Show
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) honored a host of members and partners from around the globe March 11 during the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony at The 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented awards to independent grocery retailers and CPG and service provider partners that highlighted a range of best practices and […]