2026
FMI FreshForward
FMI FreshForward is the Food Marketing Institute's fresh foods leadership event for retailers, wholesalers and product suppliers. The 2026 edition runs August 10-12, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, with program tracks on connecting with the consumer, fresh merchandising and practical fresh-food technology. It features CEO insights and retailer participation case studies.
- Dates
- August 10, 2026 — August 12, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
- Frequency
- Once a year
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FMI FreshForward
FMI FreshForward is the Food Marketing Institute's annual event for the fresh foods industry, gathering food retailers, wholesalers and product suppliers to shape the future of fresh foods.
The 2026 edition takes place August 10-12, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
2026 Program Topics
- Connecting With the Consumer - strengthening storytelling, building shopper trust and loyalty in a rapidly changing consumer landscape.
- Fresh Merchandising - innovative merchandising strategies that elevate the in-store and omnichannel fresh experience while overcoming space, layout and operational challenges.
- Practical Technology - proven fresh-focused technologies, including AI, that deliver ROI and impact across operations, inventory and the shopper experience.
The program also features CEO Insights sessions with industry leaders and a look at retailer participation from previous editions.
Products on Display
- Connecting with the consumer: fresh-food storytelling & shopper loyalty
- Fresh merchandising strategies for in-store and omnichannel
- Practical fresh-food technology & AI
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