PFMA CELEBRATES SECOND YEAR OF STATE FUNDING FOR PENNSYLVANIA’S ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is applauding the Commonwealth’s continued investment in the fight against organized retail crime. The 2025 to 2026 state budget includes another 2.7 million dollars for the Organized Retail Crime Unit in the Office of Attorney General Dave Sunday. This marks the second consecutive year of dedicated funding, […]
Applications Open for the 2026 Ridge Scholarship
Applications Open for the 2026 Ridge Scholarship Harrisburg, PA (November 2025) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. The program provides one year, $2,500 awards to support PFMA member employees and their families as they pursue higher education during the 2026 […]
PFMA APPLAUDS BUDGET AGREEMENT PROVISIONS THAT PAVE THE WAY FOR SNAP PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
PFMA Applauds Budget Steps to Strengthen SNAP Harrisburg, PA (November 2025) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) Wednesday lauded the inclusion of provisions in the 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget that the association believes will bring about real improvements to the way the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works for both businesses and customers in the Commonwealth. […]
PFMA Honors Law Enforcement and Retail Security Leaders at Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference
HARRISBURG, PA – October 30, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recognized two outstanding Pennsylvania honorees at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo, held earlier this month at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, New Jersey. The event, co-hosted by PFMA alongside the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), New Jersey Retail Merchants Association […]
PFMA Urges Congressional Delegation to Reopen Government and Protect SNAP Benefits
PFMA Urges Congressional Delegation to Reopen Government and Protect SNAP Benefits Harrisburg, PA (October 2025) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has urged members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation to take immediate action to reopen the federal government and prevent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a letter sent Tuesday, PFMA President and CEO […]
NJFC to Highlight Technology’s Role in Asset Protection at Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference
429 Riverview PlazaTrenton, NJ 08611609-392-8899609-396-6571 Faxwww.njfoodcouncil.comCONTACT:Delaney Redford609-392-8899 NJFC to Highlight Technology’s Role in Asset Protection at Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin will be awarded at the annual conference TRENTON – October 8, 2025 – The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will once again partner with the New Jersey Retail Merchants […]
PFMA Announces 2025 Fall Legislative Conference
CAMP HILL, PA (September 2025) – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will host its 2025 Fall Legislative Conference on October 7–8, 2025, at the Hershey Country Club, bringing together leaders from Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry for two days of policy discussion, strategic updates, and high-impact networking. Dave Sunday PA Attorney General Rep. Jordan […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Steve Sandman as New Board Member
CAMP HILL, PA (August 2025) – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Steve Sandman, President of Klafter’s Inc., to its Board of Directors. Sandman takes over the role from Randy Silverman, who represented Klafter’s on the board for many years and is part of the fourth generation leading the family business. PFMA extends […]
PFMA’s ‘Shelf Confidence’ Podcast Returns for Season 8
PFMA’s ‘Shelf Confidence’ Podcast Returns for Season 8 New season premieres Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9 AM What’s Coming in for Season 8? Watch the Shelf Confidence | Season 8 promotional trailer https://youtu.be/SMQk6XKheVw Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is proud to announce the launch of Season 8 of its podcast, Shelf Confidence, premiering Thursday, August […]
PFMA awards Ridge Scholarships to 21 students
https://youtu.be/4_yyHgu8BJk The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the 21 recipients of the 2025 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Each student will receive a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “We’re proud to support these […]