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 […]
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 […]