PFMA Launches Season 9 of “Shelf Confidence” Podcast on March 12
https://youtu.be/R_fLuuojirU HARRISBURG, PA (Feb 2026) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will debut Season 9 of its podcast, Shelf Confidence, on Thursday, March 12, with new weekly episodes every Thursday focused on practical leadership and real-world challenges across Pennsylvania’s Food and Beverage Industry. The Season 9 trailer will be released Monday, March 9, with full […]
Rishabh Jain of Downingtown STEM Academy Named 2026 PA DECA Scholar by PFMA
Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announced that Rishabh Jain of Downingtown STEM Academy has been named the 2026 PA DECA Scholar, supported by PFMA. Jain, a senior at Downingtown STEM Academy, has distinguished himself through academic excellence, entrepreneurial leadership, and a deep commitment to DECA at the chapter, district, state, and international […]
PFMA Backs HB 1451, Calls It Smart Update to Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association testified Wednesday before the PA House Liquor Control Committee in support of House Bill 1451, legislation that would modernize Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code to allow licensed third-party transporters to deliver beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails on behalf of licensed retailers. In prepared remarks, PFMA outlined how HB 1451 creates […]
PFMA praises House committee vote to provide businesses and consumers swipe fee relief
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds action by the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee to advance House Bill 2090, a commonsense measure that would stop credit card companies from charging swipe fees on Pennsylvania sales tax. HB 2090 addresses a long-standing imbalance in the credit card marketplace, where two dominant payment networks control more than 80 […]
PFMA Statement on Dietary Guidance and Retail Food Access
PFMA Statement on Dietary Guidance and Retail Food Access Retailers across the Commonwealth and Country are always working to meet consumer demand, and providing healthy, affordable options has long been part of that effort. PFMA members, including grocers, convenience stores, wholesalers, and businesses across the food supply chain, serve communities with diverse needs, preferences, and […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Stephen Miller as New Board Member
CAMP HILL, PA (January, 2026) – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to its Board of Directors. Miller brings more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, and business leadership across the Food and Beverage Industry. For two decades, he owned and operated franchise businesses, […]
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 […]