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  • 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

    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

    Gov. Wolf Signs Anti-Skimming Legislation
    PFMA is happy to announce that one of its main legislative priorities in 2018 became a reality when Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1918, which criminalizes the use of fraudulent credit card devices or "skimmers." The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill. Read more
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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.

Association News
PFMA Recommends Federated Insurance
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently selected Federated Insurance Companies as the re
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  • PFMA applauds signing of 2018 Farm Bill into law
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds President Donald J. Trump’s signing of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which offers a host of provisions greatly beneficial to its members and to Pennsylvania residents.
    The final bill is a significant win for many PFMA member organizations, including convenience stores, grocery chains, and independent grocers. For one, the bill reauthorizes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the country’s most effective anti-hunger program, helping one in eight Americans afford a basic diet, as well as permitting online SNAP sales. Read more

    PFMA's Alex Baloga wins national award from Grocery Manufacturers organization
    The Grocery Manufacturers Association presented Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association with the 2018 GMA Excellence in Government Affairs award Nov. 13 at the Food Industry Association Executives Annual Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Read more

    PA Family Support Alliance offers training to PFMA on recognizing child abuse
    Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance offering training services for PFMA members on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association members have the opportunity to take advantage of valuable training from the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) to educate food industry employees on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Read more

    Bunzl executive Bob Plata joins PFMA Board of Directors
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Bob Plata, Bunzl Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Market, to its Board of Directors. Plata takes the seat previously held by Rick Maier. In his current role, Plata is responsible for overseeing distribution centers in Baltimore, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and York. Bunzl, a multinational distribution and outsourcing company, sells disposable packaging to supermarkets, convenience stores, and food processors. Read 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.

    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
We Card
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.
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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


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


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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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