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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.

FMI, Nielsen form alliance to uncover comprehensive insights into consumer shopping behaviors

The partnership is designed to help retailers and manufacturers better understand the forces and factors of change driven by digital technologies within the food marketplace.

August 18, 2016

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Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and The Nielsen Co., New York, formed a strategic analytic alliance to uncover comprehensive insights on the “Digitally Engaged Food Shopper.”

Chobani Names New CFO

December 6, 2013

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Chobani named Dipak Golechha as new chief financial officer, replacing James McConeghy, who stepped down from his role in November.

High Liner Foods’ CFO Retires After 30 Years of Service

September 13, 2013

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High Liner Foods' chief financial officer, Kelly Nelson, will be retiring after 30 years of service.

Chobani Churns up New President

July 12, 2013

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Keith Goldsmith was appointed executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Americold.

ConAgra Lamb Weston, Ross Industries Name New Pres

January 18, 2013

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Greg Schlafer was named president of the ConAgra Lamb Weston's frozen potato business, effective Feb. 25.

FMI releases 2011 shopper trends survey

May 11, 2011

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Consumer confidence in food safety is at its highest point in seven years, with 88 percent of shoppers “completely” or “somewhat” confident in the safety of food at the supermarket.

FMI: Anxious retailers emphasize fresh, private label

November 10, 2010

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Supermarket sales grew a meager 0.12 percent in 2009 and same-store sales decreased 0.82 percent, illustrating the complex and challenging marketplace in which food retailers operate every day.

Garfield to lead Safe Quality Food Institute

October 1, 2010

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The Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va., said it hired Robert Garfield as senior vice president for the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI).

FMI, Prevention release "Shopping for Health" study

June 15, 2010

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Health and weight maintenance discussions are spreading to the supermarket aisles according to Shopping for Health 2010, the 18th annual study from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention.