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 […]
PFMA Annual Conference Heads to Omni Bedford Springs
[Camp Hill, PA] – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is excited to announce the 2025 PFMA Annual Conference, taking place May 13-14, 2025, at the stunning Omni Bedford Springs Resort. This premier event brings together industry leaders, retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers for two days of expert insights, invaluable networking, and industry innovation. Set against […]
Emma Bianco of Bethel Park High School named 2024 DECA Scholar by PFMA
CAMP HILL, PA (March 2025) The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has selected Emma Bianco, a senior at Bethel Park High School, as the recipient of the $1,000 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Scholarship. Bianco, Co-President of her DECA chapter, has excelled in leadership roles and competitions throughout high school, fueling her passion for […]
‘Shelf Confidence’ Podcast Returns for Season 7 with Expert Insights on Retail Innovation and Industry Trends
Premiering February 20, 2025, the new season explores AI, sustainability, independent grocers, & more The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is excited to announce the return of its popular podcast, Shelf Confidence, for its seventh season, premiering Thursday, February 20, 2025. This season brings a fresh, new video-based format, offering listeners and viewers an in-depth […]
PFMA Honors Industry Leaders at 2024 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference & Expo
Monroe, NJ (October 30, 2024) – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) last week celebrated the achievements of industry leaders at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo in Monroe, NJ. Hosted in partnership with the New Jersey Food Council, the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, and the Delaware Food Industry Council, this annual event […]
2024 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) just wrapped up its successful Annual Fall Legislative Conference! Thank you to everyone who attended and made this possible. Held at the Hershey Country Club, this two-day event brought together food industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss pressing state and federal issues impacting the industry. This year’s […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Presents Trailblazer Award to Chris Reed, General Counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA Board Treasurer
Hershey, PA – October 29, 2024 – At the PFMA Fall Legislative Conference the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) honored Chris Reed, general counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA’s board Treasurer with the prestigious Food Industry Trailblazer Award. PFMA President Alex Baloga presented the award, recognizing Reed’s significant impact on the food and beverage industry in […]