Advocating the views of the convenience stores,
supermarkets, independent grocers, wholesalers
and consumer product vendors.
supermarkets, independent grocers, wholesalers
and consumer product vendors.
Government Relations
Government Relations
- PFMA and its Members to Testify Before Senate Committee About the Philly Beverage Tax
PFMA Chairman Jeffrey Brown, Brown's Super Stores; PFMA President David McCorkle and Grant McLoughlin, executive vice president, The Fresh Grocer, presented testimony to the Senate Local Government Committee about the business losses they are experiencing due to the 1.5 cents per ounce tax on beverages in Philadelphia. Learn more
Commonwealth Court Rules Against Industry on the Beverage Tax
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled against the industry's arguments that the Philadelphia Beverage Tax violates the Uniformity Clause, taxes SNAP and it duplicates sales taxes already imposed. Read the court's opinion
Ax the Philly Beverage Tax: New Video Talks About the Tax's Impact
A new video by the Ax the Bev Tax Coalition explain how the Beverage Tax is impacting, businesses, families and the economy in Philadelphia. Learn more
FDA Extends Menu Labeling Rule
The Food and Drug Administration announced May 1 that it will extend the compliance date for nutrition information disclosure on standard menu items to May 7, 2018. The interim final rule was set to take effect on May 5, 2017. Learn more
Tax Amnesty in Effect
Under Act 84 of 2016, signed into law July 13, 2016, Pennsylvania authorized a tax amnesty period from April 21, 2017 through June 19, 2017. During this limited 60-day period the Department of Revenue will waive all penalties and half of the interest on eligible tax delinquencies for anyone who participates in the 2017 Tax Amnesty Program.
Fact Checking the Mayor's false statements on the Philly Beverage Tax
In response to Mayor Kenney’s baseless attacks on Philadelphia businesses and families, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has released a statement. Learn More
Help Ax The Philly Bev Tax
The Philly Bev Tax is hurting businesses. Join the coalition to fight this burdensome tax on Beverages. Learn more
Brown Explains Impact of Philadelphia Beverage Tax
Jeff Brown, founder/owner of Brown's ShopRites, spoke to 1210 WIP Radio's Dom Giordano on Tuesday, February 21, about the impact of Philadelphia's grocery tax on his stores.
Listen to the interview
2016 Legislative Review Available
PFMA and its members worked on many issues last year. Our 2016 Legislative Review highlights the issues and presents our 2017 Priority Issues. Read the Legislative Review
PFMA's McCorkle Discusses the Philadelphia Beverage Tax on Talk Radio
David McCorkle, PFMA president & CEO, spoke about the Philadelphia Beverage Tax with Rich Zeoli of WPHT radio on Wednesday, January 11. In the interview McCorkle said our members have worked hard and have spent thousands of dollars to comply with the new tax.
Listen to the interview
Food Retailers Prepare for the Impact of Philadelphia’s New Beverage Tax
Retailers are expecting many angry customers once the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, spearheaded by Mayor Jim Kenney, takes effect on January 1, 2017. Read more
PFMA Submits Testimony to House Liquor Control Committee
PFMA President & CEO David McCorkle submitted testimony to the Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee today as they held a hearing on Act 39 implementation. He asked the committee to consider some changes to help make adult beverage sales convenient and competitively priced. Read more
WINE SALES
PLCB Announces Winning Bids for Expired Liquor Licenses
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced the winning bids for its expired license auction today. Read more
PLCB Provides Ordering, Distribution & Selection Support
As you know several supermarkets have initiated wine sales and are being supplied by the PLCB. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB in order to avoid the problem of ordering and pick up at the PLCB operated Wine and Spirit Shops.
All of the ordering information is on the PLCB website and you have probably already reviewed it. Questions can be directed to Paul Pezzuti, Wholesale Business Developer. Phone 717-409-3997. Product selection information is available through Joseph Puhalla, Director of the Bureau of Product Selection. Phone 717-772-2166.PLCB Has Basic Act 39 Information Available
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has some basic information about Act 39 available on its website. We will post updates as they become available. Learn more
PLCB Opens Enrollment for Online Order Portal to all Retail Licensees
The Licensee Online Order Portal (LOOP), an Internet-based system developed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) that allows licensees to order wine and spirits at any time from home or office, is now available for 15,000 retail licensees to use. Learn More
PLCB Adds More Wine Permit Information to its Website
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently added the following Act 39 information to its website. Expanded Permit Guide for Licensees and Act 39 Resources with FAQ.
PA LCB Issues Applications for Wine Expanded Permits
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has put the applications for wine expanded permits for restaurant license ("R license") holders on its web site. Read more
TOBACCO
Department of Revenue Issues Information on Tobacco
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released information in anticipation of increased floor and excise taxes for cigarettes. Read more
FDA Issues Guidance on Tobacco Products Regulations
The FDA has extended its authority to cover all products that meet the definition of a tobacco product. Learn more
Adjustment to Retailer Presumptive Minimum Price of Cigarettes Becomes Law
An adjustment to the Retailer Presumptive Minimum Price of cigarettes became law this week as part of the 2016-17 Fiscal Code. Read more
PFMA Provides Comments on the USDA rule changes for SNAP retailer standards
David McCorkle, president and CEO, sent a letter to USDA on behalf of PFMA members with comments on the rule changes to SNAP, which would prevent many smaller retailers and convenience stores from accepting SNAP customers. Read the letter
Association News
Association News
- PFMA Announces New Officers and Board Members
Jeffrey Brown, president and CEO of Brown’s Super Stores, Westville, New Jersey, was elected to serve as chairman of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) during the board of directors meeting on May 9 in Hershey, Pa. Learn more
David McCorkle Announces Plans to Step Down as President & CEO
Baloga to lead the association as of July 1, 2017
After more than 30 years, David McCorkle has announced plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association. He will continue to serve as an emeritus staff member. Learn moreSupport PFMA with the Corporate Leadership Sponsorship Program
Support the association's services by committing to a Corporate Leadership Sponsorship. The annual sponsorship program includes conference sponsorship, fall board meeting sponsorship and advertising. Download the brochure
Resources/training
Resources/training
- Food Safety Certification Training
Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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