Andy Harig and Dr. Ricky Volpe discuss the impact of inflation on food prices, debunking myths, exploring factors like avian flu and tariffs, and addressing consumer expectations for 2025.

This presentation explores how the food industry is responding to health-conscious shoppers with nutrition-focused strategies, including the role of registered dietitians, GLP-1 medications, and retail health initiatives that benefit both consumers and businesses.

Bruce Buchanan, Special Counsel with law firm Littler Mendelson, discusses topics such as: the difference between a raid and an administrative warrant; how to distinguish between documents; what employers can do to prepare for raids, audits, and warrants; the importance of internal I-9; and how many audits and raids are expected yearly.

Learn about the fresh foods landscape, consumer trends and how retailers and manufacturers can set themselves apart.

This presentation focuses on current animal welfare issues and the emerging Global Farm Animal Welfare Index’s (GFAWI) implementation. The GFAWI is designed to provide a single dashboard where retailers can monitor and evaluate the status of animal welfare in their supply chain for beef, dairy, pork, chicken and eggs.

Retail media networks are transforming marketing by enabling targeted advertising powered by consumer insights. Explore how independent retailers can leverage these networks to maximize ad revenue and build stronger consumer connections.

Hunton addresses the HFC Management Final Rule, addressing how it differs from the proposed rule and whether requests made in previous association coalition comments were included.

Discuss factors impacting cadmium levels in the food supply, including availability of mitigation measures, accessibility of nutritious foods, protection against negative changes in consumption patterns, as well as emphasizing that the food supply is safe.

Dive into the evolving role of nonfoods in the modern grocery landscape.

Dive into FMI’s Power of Nonfoods report to explore consumer shopping patterns across key nonfood categories.

Circana and FMI explore the latest trends in the food and beverage industry, with a focus on changing consumption patterns and the impact of demographic shifts on the fresh foods retail sector. We discuss the importance of adapting to cultural diversity and consumer preferences to remain competitive, highlighting adjustments in the food service and consumer packaged goods sectors to meet these evolving demands.

Review the latest findings from our 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Holiday Season Report, which highlights consumer trends and holiday season plans.

Get insights from The Power of Private Brands 2024 report, including the current food price environment, how consumers are increasingly turning to private brands, and how the industry is planning to keep that momentum going.

Learn about Hispanic grocery shopping habits, and explore what is unique about this community compared to the every-day shopper.

Learn about OSHA's notice of a comprehensive proposed federal rule mandating employers to provide accommodations above certain temperatures.