PFMA Welcomes New Board Member
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to its Board of Directors. Miller brings more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, and business leadership across the Food and Beverage Industry. For two decades, he owned and operated franchise businesses, building a strong foundation in customer […]
2026 PA Farm Show | Inside Dish
https://youtu.be/2hAgLqBgLkk New Inside Dish from the PA Farm Show, Alex Baloga, President & CEO of PFMA, checked in as the show starts to wind down, taking a look back at a strong week on the floor. Huge thanks to America250PA and PennAg Industries Association for sponsoring, and to PA Dairymen’s Association, where PFMA is proud […]
How A2A2 Dairy Became the Comeback Kidand Where Orontes Fits In
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA member Orontes For years, the dairy aisle has shifted with every new trend, feeling like a battle ground between dairy and alternatives. But lately, consumers are coming back to something wonderfully simple: real dairy. A2A2 milk is the quiet hero making real dairy a staple in homes once more. Once considered a […]
When Lawsuits Become Investments: How Third-Party Litigation Funding Raises Risks for Food Merchants
BY: The Seltzer Group Partners, Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform, and Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association. In early 2023, an injured worker agreed to settle what he believed would be a life-changing lawsuit. What he did not know was that key decisions had already been made without him, and that his case had quietly become […]
Fighting for Fairness, Modernization, and Smart Policy
The Food and Beverage Industry is operating in one of the toughest cost environments in years. Margins are thin. Consumers are price sensitive. PFMA’s focus in Harrisburg is straightforward: cut unnecessary costs and stop policies that hurt responsible retailers. Swipe Fees: Reform Gains Ground The House Finance Committee again advanced legislation prohibiting interchange fees on […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Clint Owlett
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? One of the most difficult but necessary issues I have taken on is human trafficking awareness. It is not a topic people like to talk about, but after serving for several years, I have learned just how close to home this crime really is. As I […]