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.
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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.
FMI Health & Well-being Summit 2025 puts health and advocacy in the spotlight
Three-day “big screen” event spotlights strategies for connecting food, nutrition and public trust.
FMI report shows grocery stores’ expanding role in convenient, affordable dining
Report shows consumers seek foodservice options for lunch and late afternoon.
FMI releases statement on government shutdown
“Congress needs to move forward quickly on a path that reopens the government,” said FMI.
Retail groups urge Congress to prevent penny shortage
The Federal Reserve, which manages coin distribution, is already reporting shortages at numerous locations.
Retailers warn SNAP restrictions could cost $1.6 billion up front
FMI, NACS, and NGA say proposed rules would impose $1.6 billion in initial costs and nearly $760 million each year on retailers.
FMI praises proposal revising costly refrigeration rule
“This revised proposal is critical to preventing the rule from unnecessarily driving up grocery prices.”
FMI survey: Shoppers grow anxious about food prices
Although 72% of shoppers have cut household spending, postponed trips, or delayed big purchases, most still feel in control of their grocery budgets.