Articles Tagged with ''Food Marketing Institute''

Research suggests one look could determine power of produce at retail

One of the study’s top findings explores that while price remains an important factor in produce selection, appearance easily dominates.
August 15, 2017
Produce, a category that outpaces total store sales at $63 billion, increased in dollars 3.3% and grew in volume 2.6% over the 52 weeks ending March 19, according to “Power of Produce 2017,” produced by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
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Poll on product date labels shows consumer confusion

The poll findings illustrate that the current range of variations of date labels such as “best by,” “use by,” “sell by,” and “use or freeze by” is problematic for consumers to decipher what each of these different labels mean.
July 25, 2017
A new poll shows that nearly 60% of Americans have had a discussion within their household about the meaning of date labels on their food.
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FMI releases State of the Marketplace report

While less traditional retailers enjoy more grocery traffic and shopper loyalty, FMI trends data note that 8% of shoppers still claim to have “no primary store.”
June 15, 2017
Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2017 analysis.
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Research reveals top strategies for reducing $15B in unsaleable consumer goods

Participants identified enhanced shelf life management, effective management of discontinued items and sharing of UPC-level data as among the most effective solutions.
May 3, 2017
New research conducted by CHEP, Orlando, Fla., evaluated and compared the effectiveness of 48 strategies manufacturers and retailers use to reduce unsaleable goods and generate cost savings.
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“Power of Meat” study: Deflation changing retail meat purchases

The study found that selling meat as part of a total meal solution in ready-to-prepare meal kits drew consumer interest and has the potential to yield increased sales.
February 23, 2017
After years of increasing prices in a volume-challenged marketplace, deflation is profoundly changing the meat purchase yet again, according to a study released by The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), Washington, D.C.
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Grocery industry launches initiative to reduce consumer confusion on product date labels

Currently, more than 10 different date labels on packages – such as Sell By, Use By, Expires On, Best Before, Better if Used By or Best By – can result in confused consumers discarding a safe or usable product after the date on the package.
February 17, 2017
In a new industry-wide effort to reduce consumer confusion about product date labels, grocery manufacturers and retailers have joined together to adopt standard wording on packaging about the quality and safety of products.
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FMI, Nielsen release findings on the digitally engaged food shopper

Within the next 10 years, online food shopping will reach digital maturity in the United States, fundamentally changing how food is bought and sold.
February 3, 2017
Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Nielsen, New York, released a preview of its "Digitally Engaged Food Shopper" analysis, an introductory set of insights that offers a comprehensive look into the behaviors, motivations and expectations of the digitally engaged food shopper.
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FMI, Nielsen release consumer research on fresh prepared, deli in retail

The report uncovers insights on consumer buying behaviors for fresh prepared food choices to better identify what choices consumers are making and how they are determining where and what they will eat.
December 1, 2016
Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its inaugural analysis, “The Power of Fresh Prepared/Deli,” which explores fresh prepared and deli foods through the eyes of the consumer.
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FMI cancels 2017 FMI Connect

FMI sites a decrease in attendees as a reason for needing to retire the 2017 show.
September 29, 2016
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., announced that it will retire the 2017 FMI Show, known as FMI Connect, originally scheduled to be held in Chicago June 2017.
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