By Allison Cerra

ARLINGTON, Va. (Apr. 14) An organization representing food retailers and wholesalers praised one grocery chain head's commitment to improving the availability of nutritious food for its consumers.

The Food Marketing Institute that testimony presented before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry by Jeff Brown, president and owner of Brown’s Super Markets, shows how partnerships with federal and community leaders “can overcome the challenges inherent in building stores in underserved areas.”

“Food Marketing Institute applauds Jeff Brown for sharing his vision and success in bringing fresh, affordable and nutritious food to low-income Americans in areas that lack ready access to supermarkets, said Leslie Sarasin, FMI president and CEO. “Retail food stores are the cornerstone of communities nationwide, creating numerous jobs and serving as catalyst for economic growth.”