# FMI FreshForward 2026

- Dates: 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026
- Location: Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis, United States
- Organiser: FMI
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce

## About

FMI FreshForward is an event focused on the future of fresh foods, including consumer connection, merchandising strategies, and practical technology. It is for retailers, wholesalers, and product suppliers in the fresh industry.

## Who attends

The fresh industry never stands still, and staying ahead means focusing on the issues that matter most to retailers, wholesalers, and product suppliers today.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward)
- [Registration](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward/registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward/schedule)

## Topics

- Design
- Retail
- Technology
- Health
- Marketing
- Media
- Sales
- Food & Beverage
- Product
- Food
- Social Media
- Email

## Speakers

- Benjamin Bond, VP Strategy & Business Development, Simbe Robotics
- Heather Garlich
- Kim Gray, Chief Merchandising Officer, Schnuck Markets, Inc
- David Haaf, Vice President of Fresh, FMI - The Food Industry Association
- Kathy Hayden, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships MarTech Division, Inmar Intelligence

## Sponsors and partners

- Irresistible Foods Group
- Afresh
- The Wonderful Company
- Hussmann Corporation

## Where to stay

- **Le Méridien**: 260 m from the venue, 1019 Pine Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlmo-le-meridien-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-314-436-2355
- **Home2 Suites**: 400 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlcsht-home2-suites-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **Tru**: 420 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlocru-tru-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **The Westin St. Louis**: 470 m from the venue, 811 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlwi-the-westin-st-louis/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13146212000
- **Live! By Loews**: 510 m from the venue, 799 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.loewshotels.com/live-by-loews-st-louis-missouri)
  - Phone: +13145979700
- **Hotel Saint Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 705 Olive Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlak-hotel-saint-louis-autograph-collection/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13142414300
- **Magnolia Hotel St. Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 421 North 8th Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stltr-magnolia-hotel-st-louis-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13144369000
- **Marriott St. Louis Grand**: 610 m from the venue, 822 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1 314-621-9600

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