You may not think the food retail industry manages hazardous materials; however, if not handled properly, everyday items like bleach, florescent bulbs, aerosol cans, batteries and expired pharmaceuticals can be considered dangerous.

As the grocery industry continues to navigate a digital transformation, store managers will be crucial in translating the digital world to employees creating meaningful shopping experiences for customers.

FMI recently attended the Associated Wholesale Grocers Showcase and Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of membership’s efforts to increase exposure of FMI’s programs and services. In addition to a booth, FMI also provided thought leadership in the areas of SmartLabel, pass-throughs and tax legislation.

The FMI Center for Retail Food Safety and Defense reinvigorated the SafeMark® State Training Requirements Map to help food managers and food handlers more easily discover their specific state and local training requirements.