Over the last few weeks, FMI and The Hartman Group have been tracking how shoppers are finding new ways of grocery shopping during this pandemic. This week, we want to take a closer look at Latinx and Black grocery shoppers compared to all shoppers as everyone adjusts to these new realities.

To support our front-line heroes across the industry, we created brief, concise, business practices guides to help our members respond to the issues that are occurring in their stores. The purpose of these documents is to provide best practices and operational guidance that will help the food industry respond both appropriately and effectively to the ongoing public health crisis.

Helping families of all shapes and sizes share meals together both in home and virtually is a foundational purpose the various parts of the food industry open their respective doors for business each day – even in these coronavirus stressful days. New information published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior features a systematic review of 43 articles on family meals and substantiates the food industry’s belief in the significant value of the family meal. This meta-analysis sponsored by the FMI Foundation shows how.

During these extraordinary times, grocery stores must maintain a clean and sanitary facility to ensure the health and well-being of all customers and employees. Along with important community mitigation strategies, cleaning and sanitation procedures for frequently touched human surfaces can help protect customers and employees from COVID-19.