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 […]
Pennsylvania anti-credit card skimming law goes into effect
A state law aimed at curbing credit card fraud that unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House and Senate this summer has now gone into effect. Act 60 – which criminalizes and establishes stiff penalties for thieves using tools to steal others’credit card information – was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on June 28. Under the law, […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints Wegmans Executive Gary Fechter to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Gary Fechter, Wegmans Senior Vice President for the Pennsylvania Division, to its Board of Directors. Fechter takes the seat previously held by Blaine Forkell. In his current role, Fechter isresponsible for the operations of 16 Wegmans stores across Pennsylvania. He joined Wegmansin 2013, formerly serving as Regional […]
Alex Baloga of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of theU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alex Baloga, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Radnor, Pa. “Institute graduates […]