Food prices have declined, but new tariffs could reverse that trend, FMI experts warn
Grocers operate on profit margins of just 1.7%, leaving little room to absorb higher costs.
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FMI applauds federal court ruling on debit card swipe fee cap
“Ensuring a ‘reasonable and proportional debit regulated rate, as required by law, is critically important to keeping prices low for customers in the slim-margined grocery industry.”
FMI welcomes FDA’s extension of the food traceability rule compliance date
“We fully support efforts to improve traceability throughout the supply chain and are working diligently to do so.”
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.
FMI urges FDA to revise food traceability and labeling rules to reduce burdens, avoid cost hikes
“FMI strongly supports the work of HHS and FDA to identify and eliminate outdated or unnecessary regulations.”
FMI names Jessica Tanner Director of Legal Operations
Tanner will help manage FMI’s legal operations framework, monitor regulatory and policy developments, and advise leadership on legal implications for the food industry.
Rachel Anderson joins SQFI as VP of Business Development
Anderson will oversee partnerships, market expansion, and engagement to boost SQFI certification's value for stakeholders worldwide.
FMI endorses EBT Act to Ban SNAP transaction fees on retailers
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.
FMI: Mild uptick in grocery prices signals ongoing volatility
“The impact of tariffs on food prices remains muted but continues to be a factor worth watching.”
FMI announces 2025 Store Manager Awardees
“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.”
FMI to launch Supply Chain Exchange at upcoming forum
The new format will offer curated, one-on-one meetings between retailers, suppliers, and service providers, matched based on shared business challenges.
FMI becomes first trade association to join U.S. Food Waste Pact
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 announces 2025 Store Manager Award finalists
FMI honors store managers who exemplify excellence in leadership, sales growth, community engagement, and customer service.
FMI unveils 2025 grocery trends: Tariffs, tradeoffs & SNAP’s future
70% of Americans are very worried about rising grocery prices, and 78% are concerned about tariffs affecting the cost of imported foods.
FMI releases statement on HHS, FDA color additive announcement
“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.”
FMI issues statement on SNAP waiver request announcements
“It is critical not to create chaos and confusion both in individual stores and through a jumbled mixture of varying state requirements.”