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  • PFMA supports legislation to establish Commerce Court Program
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association strongly supports House Bill 332 which would allow the Superior Court to create a Commerce Court program modeled after the successful Commerce Case Management Program in Philadelphia. Learn more

    PFMA opposes Senate Bill 321, which would threaten VGT establishments
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association strongly opposes recently introduced legislation in the state Senate that would gravely endanger the ability of PFMA members to offer video gaming in truck stop establishments. Learn more

    PA Senate approves Senate Bill 139, update to Price Gouging Act
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds the state Senate’s passage today of Senate Bill 139, which would modernize the state’s Price Gouging Act to benefit both businesses and consumers. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Judy Ward, would address price controls during a state of emergency declaration. Learn more

    Coalition focuses on harmful glitch derived from 2017 tax law
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has signed on to a letter drafted by the National Grocers Association that urges federal lawmakers to fix a harmful glitch that affects all types of retailers, not only supermarkets. Bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1869 and S.R. 803, was introduced in April to solve this problem, which stems from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Learn more

    PFMA releases statement on Philly Beverage Tax
    Click here to read a recent statement by PFMA President & CEO Alex Baloga on the sugar-sweetened beverage tax. The Philly Bev Tax is hurting businesses. Join the coalition to fight this burdensome tax on Beverages. Learn more

    Philadelphia Beverage Tax In the News
    Interviews, press releases and articles about the Philadelphia Beverage Tax and the harm it's causing to PFMA members' businesses. Read the News

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    WINE SALES
    PLCB Provides Ordering, Distribution & Selection Support
    Pennsylvania supermarkets and convenience stores are being supplied by the PLCB for wine sales. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB.
    Here are links to the PLCB for ordering, licensing and any future license auctions.

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PFMA Recommends Federated Insurance
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently selected Federated Insurance Companies as the re

  • PFMA announces 2019 Ridge Scholars
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has announced the winners of the 2019 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. An independent judging panel selected 21 students based on academic record, school and community involvement, an essay and recommendations from school and work. Learn more.

    PFMA proud to support Capitol All-Stars softball game
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is proud to support the 4th Annual Capitol All-Stars softball game, scheduled for September 24 at 5:30 p.m. at FNB Field in Harrisburg. PFMA contributed the Big League Chew that greeted legislators' desks before they started their Monday session this week with an invitation to the game. The event aims to strike out hunger in Pennsylvania by raising money for food banks across the state. Learn more.

    PFMA honors Board Chairman Jeff Brown with Advocate of the Year award
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association presented its Board Chairman, Jeff Brown, with Advocate of the Year award during its 2019 Annual Conference in Philadelphia in May. The award recognized Brown's career-long service to the food industry. Learn more.

    PFMA appoints two members to leadership positions on Board of Directors
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association appointed two of its Board Members to leadership positions during its 2019 Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Lisa Dell'Alba, president & CEO of Square One Markets, was named Board Treasurer and Gene Cleary, Senior Director of Independent Sales for C&S Wholesale Grocers, was named Secretary. Learn more.

    Lead the Way! Become a Corporate Leadership Sponsor today!
    Each year, lawmakers develop new legislation that creates hardships for your businesses, your employees, and customers, Your support helps PFMA push for the measures that help your businesses and fight the ones that don't. The investment you make as a Corporate Leadership Sponsor has numerous benefits, including advertising in our Spectrum newsletter, Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide, registration waivers at our Annual Conference and Fall Conference, and more! Learn about how you can help lead the way in the industry by becoming a sponsor by clicking here.

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  • Congratulations to our new May members!

    We're delighted to be joined by the American Red Cross, CSC Sales & Marketing, and Penn National Gaming. Learn more about what services they provide.

    PFMA member & sponsor Federated insurance named top 2019 workplace
    Congratulations to PFMA member and sponsor Federated Insurance, which was named one of the top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star-Tribune. Federated ranked number 7 on the large company list. Learn more.

    GIANT cuts ribbon on solar project at headquarters
    PFMA member and sponsor GIANT Food Stores celebrated Earth Week this year in appropriate fashion. The company cut the ribbon to mark completion of the first phase of its 2.4MW solar project at its Carlisle, Pa. support office, located at 1149 Harrisburg Pike. Learn more.

    We Card Training
    ​    Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

    RAMP Training
    Find out more about specialized alcohol sales training for PFMA members.

    Food Safety Certification Training
    Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.



Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more
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We Card Training
Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more


PA Independent: Armed with Powerful Lobbyists, Union Stonewalls Liquor Privatization 
Andrew Staub of the PA Independent provides an excellent summary of the hurdles to privatization in Pennsylvania. Read more
2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
Learn More


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PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.

Government Relations
The Senate has passed legislation to prevent municipalities from creating employee leave policies.
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PFMA Praises Senate Vote in Favor of SB333
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