FMI praises Illinois ruling maintaining prohibition of swipe fees on sales tax
“This decision will provide relief to consumers and food retailers.”
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FMI praises approval of funding package with historic PBM reforms
“We thank House and Senate leadership and the bipartisan group of pharmacy champions whose persistence and leadership made these reforms possible.”
FMI showcases progress and unity at Midwinter Meeting
Craig Boyan emphasized FMI's importance at the Midwinter Executive Conference.
FMI makes new appointments to Board of Directors
“The addition of new Directors from the retail and supplier communities strengthens our ability to champion innovation while keeping people and communities at the heart of our work.“
FMI appoints Jennifer Shawgo as Senior Director, Technology Strategy and Programs
She will help the food industry modernize responsibly by bridging operations, innovation and policy
FMI Celebrates Congressional Sponsors for Reintroducing Credit Card Competition Act
The legislation requires the largest banks to provide a second network for credit card transactions.
FMI releases statement on December CPI food price numbers
“We recognize the continued pressure on the American shopper’s wallet.”
FMI issues statement on 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines real food as whole, nutrient-dense, and naturally occurring, placing them back at the center of our diets.
FMI urges USDA to restrict SNAP penalties to willful violations
While welcoming new guidance, FMI warned that language on “involuntary withdrawal” should only apply to willful noncompliance, not accidental product-coding errors.
FMI issues statement on November CPI Food Price Numbers
“The CPI numbers released today underscore the continued challenges grocery shoppers must navigate to get the most out of their grocery dollar.“
AI takes center stage at FMI Supplier Development Committee retreat
The meeting concentrated on how AI integration is transforming supplier development.
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products
New data reveals what drives consumer acceptance of gene editing in food
When informed about the purpose and process of gene editing purchase intent rose across all categories tested: pork, eggs, tomatoes and bananas
FMI urges Congress to end shutdown, protect SNAP and WIC funds
“Long-term stability for SNAP and WIC, and for vulnerable families, requires the restoration of the federal commitment to these programs.”
FMI highlights SNAP and WIC funding clarity amid shutdown
USDA confirmed that SNAP recipients can use their unspent October EBT card balances in November.
Food industry coalesces behind ‘ingredient transparency’
New coalition seeks national standards as states adopt their own safety regulations.