Energy Strategy & Price Risk | World Kinect | Shelf Confidence S9E6
Energy is one of the most critical inputs in the Food and Beverage Industry, yet it is often one of the least understood. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Cheryl Hefft, Senior Manager at PFMA member World Kinect, and Jude Clemente, Energy Price Risk Manager, to discuss how […]
Employee Benefits Strategy | Assured Partners | Shelf Confidence S9E5
Employee benefits and insurance decisions can feel complex, especially in the Food and Beverage Industry where margins are tight and workforces are diverse. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Robert Stoudt, Employee Benefits Consultant at PFMA member Assured Partners, to break down how food and beverage employers can […]
Food Recovery & Waste Reduction | Sharing Excess | Shelf Confidence S9E4
Food insecurity and food waste often exist side by side — and the Food and Beverage Industry sits at the center of both challenges. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Evan Ehlers, Founder and Executive Director of PFMA member Sharing Excess, to explore how surplus food can move […]
Renewable Fuels & Sustainability | Woodland Biomass Innovations | Shelf Confidence S9E3
Sustainability and energy innovation are becoming increasingly important for food and beverage businesses across Pennsylvania. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Luca Pandolfi, Founder of PFMA member Woodland Biomass Innovations, to explore how renewable fuels and forest-based solutions could intersect with the Food and Beverage Industry. Luca […]
Experiential Marketing | Old City Media | Shelf Confidence S9E2
Cutting through the noise has never been more challenging for food and beverage brands. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association sits down with Ray Sheehan, Founder of PFMA member Old City Media, to explore how experiential marketing helps brands connect directly with consumers in meaningful, measurable ways. Ray shares how […]
Food Insecurity | Feeding Pennsylvania | Shelf Confidence S9E1
Food insecurity touches every corner of Pennsylvania, and addressing it requires strong coordination across the entire food system. In the Season 9 premiere of Shelf Confidence, we’re joined by PFMA member Feeding Pennsylvania, the statewide network of food banks serving all 67 counties across the Commonwealth. Julie Bancroft, Chief Executive Officer, and Ryan Prater, Director […]
Workforce Development | RTO + Country Fair | Shelf Confidence S8E8
In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we dive into the evolving world of workforce development in the convenience store industry. Join Jeff Kahler, CEO & President of Ready Training Online (RTO), Paul Rankin, Vice President of Retail Marketing at Country Fair, and Steve Seymor, Director of Personal, at Country Fair. As they share how their […]
PA Brewing | Straub Brewery | Shelf Confidence S8E7
In this special episode of Shelf Confidence, we’re joined by William Brock, President and CEO of Straub Brewery, one of the oldest and most iconic breweries in the country. With over 150 years of brewing history in the heart of Pennsylvania, Straub has remained proudly independent, family-owned, and deeply connected to its community. We’ll dive […]
Wholesale Wisdom | Core-Mark | Shelf Confidence S8E6
Wholesalers are the backbone of the food and beverage industry, yet most consumers rarely think about how products move from manufacturers to store shelves. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we talk with Michael Gould, President of Scranton OpCo at Core-Mark, one of the largest and most established wholesale distributors in North America. Michael shares […]
Pennsylvania Lottery | PA Lottery | Shelf Confidence S8E5
The Pennsylvania Lottery is a familiar presence in convenience stores and supermarkets across the state—but there’s more happening behind the counter than most customers realize. In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we’re joined by Executive Director Drew Svitko and Deputy Executive Director of Sales & Retail Operations Eric Grubbs to talk about how the Lottery […]