PFMA, allies defeat proposed Philadelphia Retail Delivery Tax
Following extensive advocacy from PFMA, impacted association members, and a host of other stakeholders, Philadelphia City Council in early June rejected a tax on retail deliveries proposed as part of the FY 2027 budget. The proposal would have added a 25-cent tax on every retail order delivered in Philadelphia. Throughout PFMA’s advocacy, including meetings with […]
Recycling Keeps the Food and BeverageIndustry Moving
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA Member Gateway Recycling The waste and recycling industry may not grab headlines, but in Pennsylvania, it quietly keeps communities running. Every day, tons of material move from homes, offices, retail stores, and factories through an interconnected system designed to protect public health and make smart use of resources. At the heart of […]
Marketing Trends Shaping Grocery Retail in 2026 & 27
BY: PFMA Member Old City Media As grocery retail continues to evolve, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the store itself is no longer just a place to transact. It’s becoming a media channel, an experience platform, and a meaningful driver of incremental revenue. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, the most successful retailers and […]
Locally-Sourced Sustainable Gasoline:How to Run Your Car on Wood
BY: PFMA Member Woodland Biomass Innovations Woodland BIO is turning forest waste into road-spec gasoline, offering retailers a way to keep fuel dollars in the Commonwealth. The nozzle clicks into place with a familiar metallic thud. To the driver filling their SUV, the liquid flowing into the tank looks, acts, and even smells like the […]
PFMA Annual Conference Brings Industry Together at Omni Bedford Springs
https://youtu.be/d5KPEDtq7lc PFMA members, wholesalers, vendors and PFMA members, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners gathered May 12–13 at Omni Bedford Springs Resort for the 2026 PFMA Annual Conference, a well-attended two-day event focused on connection, education and the strength of Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. Set against the historic backdrop of Omni Bedford Springs, the conference […]
Legislator Spotlight: Senator Maria Collett
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2026? I’m focused on building a healthier, more affordable Pennsylvania for all of us by reducing healthcare costs, combatting the housing crisis, and protecting consumers from corporate greed. What are the important issues facing your district? Every day I hear from constituents who are struggling in the […]
Safe Food Belongs in Donation Networks, Not Landfills | HB-616
Almost a year after HB 615 was signed into law, Pennsylvania food donors have a clearer answer to a question many businesses have wrestled with for years: can safe food still be donated after a “best by,” “sell by” or similar label date? YES, as long as the food is still fit for human consumption. […]