Retailer training helps prevent gift card scams
The loss of fraud from gift card scams hit an all-time high at $125.3 million in 2020. Katrina Boyer of PA Banking and Securities joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association‘s Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about preventing gift card scams through retailer training. Grocery store and convenience store managers and clerks play an important role in identifying and preventing […]
Wegmans explores children’s health and nutrition
During Children’s Health Month this October, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Marda Heuman, RDN, LDN, Wegmans Food Markets Pennsylvania Division Nutritionist, to chat about children’s health and nutrition. Hear how to develop good eating habits as a family and strive for balance when it comes to what goes on your plate. Marda provides great resources for families […]
Sustainable packaging solutions with Stephen Gould Corporation
“We want to be a more sustainable company” is something Stephen Gould Corporation hears often. Stephen Sinnott and Brian Norcross of Stephen Gould join Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to share how sustainable packaging solutions can get you there! Stephen and Brian cover everything from materials to cost to supply chain to branding. If you enjoy […]
Reframing healthy snacking with Utz
After a year of pandemic comfort eating, many Americans are seeking healthier options. Sarah LaFollette, director of revenue management and insights with Utz Snacks, talks about the “new normal” of snacking, with shoppers in search of healthier snacks and better-for-you ingredients.
Weaver’s talks product demand and trends
Product demand and trends continue to shift as a result of the pandemic. Seth Weaver, director of business development at Ken Weaver Meats Inc., discusses how food retail trends are changing as people spend more time at home. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
Brown’s works to get Philly vaccinated
Sandy Brown, executive vice president of Brown’s Super Stores, shares how they are working to vaccinate Philadelphia. The Brown family recently collaborated with other community partners and the City of Philadelphia to bring weekly mobile vaccination units to their ShopRite of Island Ave and ShopRite of Parkside stores. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe […]
Tackling food waste with Country Fair
Country Fair recognized an opportunity to reduce its food waste while helping its community. Lisa Luben, food service sales manager at Country Fair, shares how this Erie-based convenience store chain made it work, with great insight for other food retailers that can do the same. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks […]
Home meal kits at Karns Quality Foods
Cooking and eating habits are changing! This week, we welcome Andrea Karns, VP of marketing and sales at Karns Quality Foods, as we chat about the growing popularity of home meal kits and how Karns works to meet that need for its customers. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!
Sustainability with The GIANT Company
In our first episode, PFMA welcomes Jessica Groves, social impact manager for The GIANT company, as we chat about GIANT’s steps toward greater sustainability and what that means for its community. If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!