A Forward-Thinking Retailer Sets the Standardfor Lottery Sales in District 4A
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA member PA Lottery Brad Gordner opened @YourConvenience in South Williamsport in Lycoming County nearly a decade ago on the strength of a single conviction: he saw an opportunity and he took it. This August 8 marks the store’s 10th anniversary, and the results speak for themselves. @YourConvenience has grown into one of […]
PFMA Names Ryan Middleton and Michael Cotherman to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has named Ryan Middleton of PepsiCo and Michael Cotherman of McLane Company, Inc. to its Board of Directors. Middleton, Government Affairs Senior Manager for PepsiCo’s Northeast U.S. region, succeeds Deriece Harrington. He has more than a decade of experience in public policy, government affairs and community leadership. At PepsiCo, […]
The Current State of Employee Benefits and Their Impact on Pennsylvania Food and Beverage Employers
BY: PFMA Member Gallagher The employee benefits landscape continues to evolve rapidly as employers face rising healthcare costs, increased employee expectations, and ongoing workforce challenges. For employers in Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry, these pressures are particularly significant. Restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors, breweries, and beverage companies are competing for talent in a labor market where […]
How Independent Grocers AreFighting Back Against Shrink
BY: PFMA Member Panoptyc Shrink has always been a cost of doing business in grocery. But lately, the math has gotten harder to ignore. Retail shrink across the industry averages between 1.5% and 2% of total revenue. For grocery chains where margins often sit at 1% to 3%, that means shrink alone can wipe out […]
PFMA members bring America’s 250th home to Pennsylvania
From volunteer shifts and free concerts to red, white and blue foods, PFMA members helped turn the nation’s anniversary into a celebration rooted in Pennsylvania. The combination of tradition and public participation ran through the America250 celebrations of PFMA members across Pennsylvania. Members volunteered at food banks, supported concerts, installed public art and created products […]
Inside Dish | Common Cents Act & Farm Bill
https://youtu.be/5DUu0HomIAg In the latest Inside Dish, PFMA President & CEO Alex Baloga highlights PFMA’s ongoing federal advocacy efforts in Washington while the Pennsylvania legislature is out of session.
Legislator Spotlight: Senator Joe Picozzi
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2026? My top 3 legislative priorities are public safety, education, and community building. I am focused on making our neighborhoods safer, giving every student a path to a successful future, and investing in the places and organizations that bring our communities together. What are the important issues […]
Governor Shapiro and Chobani to announce Lehigh County investment
PFMA Talks Loss Prevention with Spotts Insurance
Episode release date: Thursday, Sept. 3Guest: Angel Ross, Commercial Insurance Advisor at Spotts Insurance Loss prevention is not only about what happens after something goes wrong. It is about identifying risks, strengthening procedures and helping prevent losses before they happen. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, PFMA talks with Angel Ross, Commercial Insurance Advisor at […]