Pennsylvania Food Merchants to award Brown and Hartman as 2016 ‘Defenders of the Food Industry’
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is proud to announce members Jeff Brown, founder, president and CEO, Brown’s Super Stores, and Scott Hartman, president and CEO, Rutter’s Farm Stores, as 2016 “Defenders of the Food Industry.” These advocacy awards are presented to members who provide […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants to award U.S. Rep. Glen Thompson as 216 ‘Federal Legislator of the Year’
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is proud to announce U.S. Representative Glen Thompson (PA-5) as its 2016 “Federal Legislator of the Year.” This award is presented to legislators who exemplify the values of our supermarket, convenience store and associate members. “U.S. Representative Thompson listened […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association lauds Senate vote on bill amending the Check Casher Licensing Act
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide association representing the retail food and distribution industry, applauds the Pennsylvania Senate today for final passage of SB 489, which lowers the fees consumers pay for cashing government and government assistance checks, and eliminates the requirement that food stores must register with the nationwide multi-state licensing system […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association praises House passage of bill allowing wine sales in some stores
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide trade association representing convenience stores, supermarkets, wholesaler/distributors and affiliated businesses, praised the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today for passing historic legislation allowing some retailers to sell limited quantities of wine. House Bill 1690 modernizes the state liquor code to allow restaurant (“R”) and hotel licensees to purchase […]
PFMA & PDA merge during annual meeting in Hershey
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) and the Pennsylvania Distributors Association (PDA) officially merged into one stronger association at the PFMA Annual Meeting on May 11, 2016 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The combined association, which advocates the views of convenience stores, independent grocery stores, supermarkets, wholesaler/distributors and affiliated companies, will operate as the Pennsylvania Food Merchants […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announces new controller
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Imrisek as controller. She will oversee the accounting and financial operations of the association and its subsidiary business, Pennsylvania Coupon Redemption Services, and provide reports to the PFMA board of directors. “Donna’s vast experience in accounting and finance will be a […]
Pennsylvania’s food retailers endorse Dwight Evans for Congress
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide association representing the food industry, is pleased to announce the endorsement of State Representative Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia) for U.S. Congress in the 2nd District. “Dwight Evans has a strong record of supporting Pennsylvania’s food industry and championing issues to help improve neighborhoods,” said David McCorkle, PFMA president […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants praise Senate’s passage of bill amending the Check Casher Licensing Act
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide association representing the food industry, praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of SB 489, which lowers the fees consumers pay for cashing government and government assistance checks, and eliminates the requirement that food stores must register with the national mortgage licensing system. Senate Bill 489, […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association thanks Sheetz and Sunoco for assisting travelers during the blizzard
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide trade association representing convenience stores, supermarkets, wholesalers and affiliated businesses, thanks our members Sheetz and Sunoco for assisting travelers stranded on the Pennsylvania turnpike during winter storm Jonas this weekend. On Saturday, January 23, the Pennsylvania turnpike was closed in both directions between Breezewood and New Stanton […]
PFMA to host meeting with Philadelphia Department of Health to discuss licensing and inspections
Philadelphia Department of Health (DPH) staff will answer food retailers’ questions on licensing and inspections during a Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) regional meeting, February 11, at the DPH Philadelphia office. PFMA, the statewide trade association representing convenience stores, supermarkets, wholesalers and affiliated businesses, will offer the meeting in two sessions — one in English […]