2026 Agenda

Consumer demand for wellness-driven, transparent food is accelerating—just as healthcare programs are redefining how people access and pay for healthy products. This session brings together a data analytics company and a leading fintech innovator to explore how independent grocers can thrive at the intersection of retail, regulation, and healthcare.

Discover how advanced product intelligence helps align assortments with clean-label trends and FDA regulations—and how health benefit payment platforms are unlocking new ways for consumers to use Medicare, Medicaid, and OTC funds for grocery purchases. Together, these shifts position retailers as trusted partners in advancing community health and wellness.