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 […]
SNAP Doesn’t Just Feed Families. It Sustains Pennsylvania’s Farms and Food Economy
By Alex Baloga, President & CEO, PFMA A package of lean ground beef tastes the same whether it’s paid for with cash, credit, or an EBT card. Grocery stores don’t separate “SNAP” beef from “non-SNAP” beef, and for good reason: food is food. SNAP households buy many of the same staples as everyone else. According […]
Helping Businesses Combat Food Insecurity: PFMA Supports Four Key Bills Advancing in the General Assembly
HARRISBURG, PA (June 3, 2025) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is proud to announce the advancement of four PFMA supported bills aimed at strengthening food access and supporting Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. Each bill passed the Pennsylvania House with bipartisan support and now awaits Senate consideration. “These legislative efforts are practical, commonsense ways […]
PFMA’s 2025 Annual Conference Brings Together Food and Beverage Industry Leaders for Insight, Connection, and Celebration
Bedford, PA (May 15, 2025) — The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Conference this week at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa, bringing together leaders from across the food and beverage industry for two days of valuable networking, engaging education sessions, and special recognitions. The event opened with a dedicated […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Carl Saviers as New Board Member
March 21, 2025 – Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is proud to welcome Carl Saviers, Divisional Vice President for the Central Region at EG America, to its Board of Directors. Saviers brings extensive leadership experience in the convenience retail sector and a deep understanding of operations, strategy, and industry trends […]