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January 21, 2013
FMI gives top honor to former Hy-Vee CEO

The retired head of Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee took home the top honor at a recent supermarket industry conference.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The retired head of Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee took home the top honor at a recent supermarket industry conference.

The Food Marketing Institute said Monday that it gave its most prestigious honor — the Sidney R. Rabb Award for excellence in serving the consumer, the community and the industry — to retired Hy-Vee chairman and CEO Ric Jurgens at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference.

November 13, 2012
FMI, GMA and NGA release universal digital coupon guidelines

The Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association and National Grocers Association on Tuesday released guidelines designed to promote model practices in the “end-to-end” digital coupon process and reduce the incidence of coupon fraud.

WASHINGTON — The Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association and National Grocers Association on Tuesday released guidelines designed to promote model practices in the “end-to-end” digital coupon process and reduce the incidence of coupon fraud.

July 27, 2011
FMI names Heather Garlich director of media, public relations

The Food Marketing Institute on Wednesday named Heather Garlich as the association’s director of media and public relations.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute on Wednesday named Heather Garlich as the association’s director of media and public relations. She will be responsible for managing communications outreach and information activities related to FMI’s strategic goals, including government relations, food safety, conferences and events, and industry relations.

May 31, 2011
FMI announces executive changes

The Food Marketing Institute announced that one of its former executives is rejoining the organization, while another will be retiring.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute announced that one of its former executives is rejoining the organization, while another will be retiring.

FMI announced last Friday that Patrick Davis has rejoined the organization as its VP state government relations, where he will serve as the principal liaison between FMI and state associations. Prior to rejoining FMI, Davis served as president and founder of Alliance Consulting.

November 15, 2010
Susan Borra named FMI's SVP communications

The Food Marketing Institute on Tuesday announced the appointment of Susan Borra as SVP communications...

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute on Tuesday announced the appointment of Susan Borra as SVP communications for the nation’s largest food retail trade association, effective Dec. 1.

 

August 24, 2010
FMI names SVP industry relations

The Food Marketing Institute on Wednesday announced the promotion of Patrick Walsh to SVP industry...