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FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier & more efficient consumer food supply.
Arlington, VA
Joined July 2009
Thank you @epaleezeldin and @EPA for recognizing the need to find a way to achieve the agency’s goals without overburdening the economy or unnecessarily driving up grocery prices for consumers.
As recently promised at an event with @VP in Peachtree City, Georgia, EPA is proposing revisions to the flawed Biden EPA Technology Transitions Rule that raised commercial costs at grocery stores while reducing access to residential AC units and supplies. Our proposed rule, if
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FMI Applauds Proposal Revising Costly Refrigeration Rule
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Today, FMI applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Zeldin for their work regarding the agency’s proposed revisions to the Technology Transition Rule.
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"The rise in grocery prices after remaining flat in July is likely a result of significant production cost increases in July flowing through the supply chain."
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Today, FMI responded to the latest CPI numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 0.6% monthly increase in food-at-home prices for August and a 2.7% rise on a year-over-year basis.
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FMI shares the administration’s commitment to making Americans healthier. We agree that nutrition and food as medicine play foundational roles in health and we are proud to be a critical part of this effort.
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Today, FMI reaffirmed its commitment to advancing efforts that support the health and well-being of American consumers in response to the Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy report.
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FMI is grateful for FDA’s recognition of the need to reduce the regulatory burden on the food industry by extending the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule.
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FMI submitted comments on the FDA's proposed rule that would extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule until July 2028 and encouraged the agency to adopt changes to the rule to ensure...
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FMI, NGA and NACS sent a letter to the House and Senate Ag Committees signed by over 1,000 businesses and organizations calling on Congress to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being levied for SNAP EBT transactions.
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Today, FMI, NGA, and NACS sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committees to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being levied...
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FMI applauds the federal court ruling that confirmed the debit card swipe fee cap retailers must pay was too high.
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Today, FMI issued the following statement in response to a federal judge's ruling in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System regarding Regulation II, the federal law...
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FMI is grateful for FDA’s recognition of the need to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule, which is the most complex regulation the food industry has ever faced.
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Today, FMI welcomed FDA's proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule, but encouraged additional changes to ensure efficient implementation.
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This afternoon, FMI expressed appreciation for FDA's continued commitment to improving produce safety as well as the agency’s ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders.
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Today, FMI expressed its appreciation for FDA's ongoing commitment to enhancing produce safety by sponsoring the Produce Safety Stakeholder Dialogue, facilitated by the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
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FMI submitted comments to HHS and FDA regarding the agencies’ Request for Information (RFI): Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make American Healthy Again.
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FMI submitted comments to HHS and FDA regarding the agencies’ Request for Information (RFI): Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make American Healthy Again.
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Today, FMI issued a statement on the 0.3% increase in the rate of food-at-home inflation in May 2025.
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Today, FMI commented on the May 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers released today, showing a 0.3% increase in the rate of food-at-home inflation from April 2025 and a 2.2% rise year-over-year.
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FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher offered a statement today following the release of the MAHA Commission report.
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Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association responded to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report on childhood chronic disease. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher offered...
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As lawmakers discuss cuts to SNAP, America's $6 per day hunger program supporting 42 million American senior citizens, children and the disabled, remember there are commonsense steps to improve SNAP and reduce its cost without cutting benefits.
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This week the House Committee on Agriculture advanced its budget bill that includes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) − and the stakes are clear and very high
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Today, FMI commented on the April 2025 CPI numbers showing a 0.4% decrease in the rate of food-at-home inflation from March 2025 and a 2.0% rise year-over-year.
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Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association commented on the April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers released today, showing a 0.4% decrease in the rate of food-at-home inflation from March 2025...
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FMI President & CEO Leslie Sarasin responded to SNAP state waiver requests today, emphasizing the need to ensure the program operates as efficiently as possible and that it reaches its intended recipients without creating confusion, disruption or waste.
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Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association responded to announcements from federal and state agencies regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state waiver requests.
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FMI's Andy Harig and Steve Markenson highlight what today's CPI numbers mean for grocery shoppers.
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Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association commented on the March 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers released today.
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FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued a statement in response to President Trump's announcement regarding reciprocal tariffs.
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Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs plan announced earlier today.
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We're thrilled to partner with the Meat Institute to build an even stronger meat retail industry community at the #AnnualMeatConference. Stay tuned for more!
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Today, FMI welcomed FDA's announcement of its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months.
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Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement of its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule.
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FMI applauds reintroduction of bipartisan Medicaid PBM reform legislation
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Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association, representing supermarket pharmacies across the country, welcomed the bipartisan reintroduction of the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act.
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