Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association applauds Senate passage of business & consumer-friendly measure updating state Price Gouging Act
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds the state Senate’s passage today of Senate Bill 139, which would modernize the state’s Price Gouging Act to benefit both businesses and consumers. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Judy Ward, would address price controls during astate of emergency declaration. The measure was approved in March by […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announces new officers, board members during 2019 Annual Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) this week made significant changes to its Board of Directors, appointing two members to its Board and announcing new leadership positions. The announcement was made during the 2019 Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Alex Baloga,President & CEO at PFMA, and Gene Cleary, Senior Director, Independent Sales, at C&S WholesaleGrocers, were […]
Rutter’s Chris Hartman appointed to the Pennsylvania Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Board
Chris Hartman, the Director of Fuels, Forecourt, and Advertising for Rutter’s – a member of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association — was recently appointed to the state’s Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Board (USTIB) for the 2019-20 legislative session. USTIB oversees the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF), which collects funds fromtank owners to pay for […]
PFMA awards DECA Scholarship to Downingtown STEM student
Rahul Rao, a senior at Downingtown STEM Academy in Chester County, Pennsylvania, is the recipient of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association’s DECA Scholarship, the organization announced this week. Rao, 17, of Chester Springs, will receive $1,000 to use toward his continuing studies. The Eagle Scoutand Pennsylvania DECA Student of the Year plans to double major […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro to keynote Annual Conference; PFMA will honor Board Chairman Jeff Brown
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will be the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association’s Annual Conference in May. “As Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Shapiro has fought for protections forseniors, veterans, and businesses as well as implemented measures to safeguard consumers fromscams and fraud,” PFMA President and CEO Alex Baloga said. […]
PFMA praises President Trump’s signature of 2018 Farm Bill
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds President Donald J. Trump’s signing of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which offers a host of provisions greatly beneficial to its members and to Pennsylvania residents. The final bill is a significant win for many PFMA member organizations, including convenience stores,grocery […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints Bunzl Executive Bob Plata to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Bob Plata, Bunzl Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Market, to its Board of Directors. Plata takes the seat previously held by Rick Maier. In his current role, Plata is responsible foroverseeing distribution centers in Baltimore, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and York. Bunzl, a multinationaldistribution and outsourcing company, sells disposable packaging […]
PFMA commends passage of legislation addressing price controls during emergencies; urges Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to make law
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association joins a coalition of statewide businesses in urging Gov. Tom Wolf to sign Senate Bill 1172 – pro-consumer legislation that would simplify the state’s Price Gouging Law and establish clear measures for price controls during emergencies. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-38) has received overwhelming bipartisansupport from […]
PA House of Reps unanimously approves measure to amend state Price Gouging Act; PFMA urges support from Senate and Governor
Pro-consumer legislation that would significantly simplify the state’s Price Gouging Law was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today by a vote of 193-0 and moves to the state Senate for consideration. If enacted, PFMA and its supporters believe the measure, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R38), would benefit consumers and retailers […]
PFMA hosts third-annual Fall Legislative Conference in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) held its third-annual Fall Legislative Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg October 1-2, providing legislative insight and educational opportunities for attendees. The event featured informational sessions on reputation management, tax reform, and recentchanges and initiatives in the Pennsylvania Lottery, as well as a panel discussion on gamingand video […]