FMI Issues Statement on August 2026 CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association commented on the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which show flat food-at-home inflation for August and a 2.2% increase over the last 12 months. FMI Vice President, Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development Andy Harig offered the following statement.

“The August CPI numbers bring some modest relief for grocery shoppers, with food-at-home inflation holding steady from July, though households continue to navigate the impact of higher prices throughout the economy. The...

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending September 11, 2026

US President Trump said he expects the US-Iran war to end after the November midterms, while tensions continue to disrupt energy routes.

Iran-aligned Houthis have advanced to Perim Island and Dhubab near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following their seizure of Mocha and the Hanish Islands, raising risks to Red Sea shipping and Saudi oil exports.

Meanwhile, Brent crude has topped $100/barrel amid growing concerns over prolonged supply disruptions. 

Below is Expana’s weekly summary of the war’s most significant effects on global commodities. For the latest real-time updates, follow the Middle East Conflict tag...

FMI Statement on February CPI Food Price Numbers

Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association commented on the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.4% rise in food-at-home prices for January and a 2.4% increase over the last 12 months. FMI Vice President of Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development Andy Harig offered the following statement.   

“Today’s CPI numbers reflect an uneven grocery price environment and underscore the challenge in bringing down food inflation across all categories to more historical averages...