An organisation serving the food and grocery supply chain, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and logistics providers. It conducts research on shopper behaviour, supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and the future of food retail, sharing insights through reports, conferences, and training. Members use its data on market trends, category performance, and operational benchmarks to guide commercial decisions. The institute is known for its work on food waste reduction, packaging, and responsible sourcing across the industry. By convening competing businesses around shared challenges, it helps raise standards throughout grocery distribution. Its training programmes develop commercial and supply chain skills for people working in the sector.