More food retailers focus on health, well-being of employees and shoppers

Food retailers increasingly support health and well-being activities for their employees and customers, according to the "2021 Report On Retailer Contributions To Health And Well-Being" recently released by FMI-The Food Industry Association.

"We're seeing a dramatic increase in efforts by food retailers to expand health and well-being programs and activities," Krystal Register, a licensed dietitian/nutritionist and director of health and well-being at FMI, said in a statement released with the study.

Responses to the survey, conducted in March and April, were received from 27 food retailers, representing more than 26,000 stores of all sizes. For perspective, FoodIndustry.com reported in November that the top 10 grocery chains in the United States operate approximately 14,481 stores.

See 10 key takeaways from the report.