Americans are using family meals to stay strong – physically and emotionally – during the pandemic; and they plan to continue this positive practice when a new normal is established. The FMI Foundation conducted a national survey confirming that three-quarters of American have been having the same amount or more family meals both in-person and virtually. Moreover, these family meals have been helping people to feel more connected to their family since the pandemic started. Many even said it was the high point of their days, making family meals one of the silver linings in the dark clouds of the global pandemic.

The Future Leaders eXperience addresses one of the food industry's most challenging emerging issues—the workforce. Here are some fast facts that offer a sneak peek into who’s attending and what the program entails.

On September 23, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release highlighting new consumer research on the preparation of frozen foods.

FMI is proud to strengthen food safety education and culture across the entire retail industry, and we are delighted to support our members in keeping the food supply safe.