
Natural Choice Foods wins FMI’s 2025 Food Safety Innovation Award
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
“FMI strongly supports the work of HHS and FDA to identify and eliminate outdated or unnecessary regulations.”
Tanner will help manage FMI’s legal operations framework, monitor regulatory and policy developments, and advise leadership on legal implications for the food industry.
Anderson will oversee partnerships, market expansion, and engagement to boost SQFI certification's value for stakeholders worldwide.
While a permanent ban on interchange or swipe fees in SNAP exists, the EBT Act enforces the same ban on state-side transaction fees imposed on retailers.
“The impact of tariffs on food prices remains muted but continues to be a factor worth watching.”
“This year's honorees stand out not only for operational excellence but also for the powerful impact they make in their stores and surrounding communities.”
The new format will offer curated, one-on-one meetings between retailers, suppliers, and service providers, matched based on shared business challenges.
FMI's inclusion in the Pact expands the coalition’s reach and strengthens efforts to unite key food system players under a common framework.
FMI honors store managers who exemplify excellence in leadership, sales growth, community engagement, and customer service.
70% of Americans are very worried about rising grocery prices, and 78% are concerned about tariffs affecting the cost of imported foods.
“We're committed to working alongside farmers, the food industry and federal partners to innovate and keep the U.S. food system safe, nutritious, abundant, and globally respected.”
“It is critical not to create chaos and confusion both in individual stores and through a jumbled mixture of varying state requirements.”
Despite the uncertainty, FMI's Andy Harig advised industry stakeholders to remain adaptable, transparent, and communicative with customers.
Tariffs are a major concern for grocery shoppers. Many express concern that nonfood tariffs will increase the price of food products.
FMI and retailmediaIQ's webinar on key nonfood trends, with five expert speakers, is now available on YouTube.