Sharing Excess—From extra dining meals to Philly’s No. 1 food rescue
It started with some extra dining hall meals at Drexel University and grew into Philly’s top food rescue. Evan Ehlers, founder of Sharing Excess, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Shelf Confidence podcast to discuss how he started this community resource and how food retailers can partner with Sharing Excess to rescue tons of wasted food. If you enjoy […]
Saint Rocco’s recipe for success has furry friends barking for more
Young entrepreneurs Kaleb and Kolby Rush share with PFMA‘s Shelf Confidence how they turned a pandemic project into a full-time, craft dog treat company. The brothers from Bucks County discuss how they discovered their niche and why their human and K9 customers can’t get enough. To learn more about their fresh, local, high-quality treats, visit saintroccostreats.shop or email [email protected]. […]
NCD talks c-store innovations inspired by Millennials and Gen Z
If you want to know what’s coming down the pike in c-store innovation, check out the college scene! Erin Mercolino Nigro, senior director of chain sales and specialty at National Convenience Distributors, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to share how Gen Z is inspiring c-store trends and innovation. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please […]
Lessons for a post-pandemic world from Boyer’s Food Markets
In this season’s final Shelf Confidence episode, hear lessons for a post-pandemic world from Boyer’s Food Markets. Anthony Gigliotti joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to talk about everything from supply chain issues to inflation to private label innovation. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
McLane shares its latest private-label food innovations
McLane Company shares what new innovations are cookin’ in the McLane Kitchen! Teresa Voelter and Charles Irons of McLane join the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to chat about new food offerings with options like Central Eats, Choice Chicken and Java Perks. Learn more about services and products offered through McLane by reaching out to […]
When, why and how: Succession planning with Federated Insurance
You’re in the middle of running a successful business—it’s too early to think about succession planning, right? Actually, Brad Franc, an attorney with Federated Insurance, says it’s never too early. Brad joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about when, why and how a business and family can develop a successful succession plan to […]
Core-Mark dishes on evolution of quick service restaurant food
C-stores are in the midst of a food revolution, and Core-Mark International is helping its customers meet the need. Kristin Willis, director of sales chain accounts at Core-Mark, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about the evolution in quick service restaurant food and what flavors they’re introducing to the convenience store scene. Don’t forget […]
How Seltzer’s 4th generation is building on its strong foundation
For 120 years, Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats has produced its famed Lebanon Bologna with Old World style. Now in its 4th generation, the family business is rolling out new products and services to appeal to customers. Perry Smith, business and sales consultant at Seltzer’s, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to share the latest—and tell us how […]
Sheetz’s bright IDEA: Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility
Sheetz shares its bright IDEA with Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast, focusing on how businesses of any size can incorporate inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility into their own corporate culture. Thanks to Erin Matosziuk and Daillard Paris, co-leads of the Sheetz IDEA initiative, for joining us! If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. […]
Doing good for people, the planet and pets with General Mills
For more than 50 years, General Mills has produced a Global Responsibility report, focused on doing good for the community, the planet and our pets. Drew Felz, government affairs representative for General Mills, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to share the company’s advances in sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Check out the Global Responsibility report, https://globalresponsibility.generalmills.com, […]