PFMA highlights trends in food industry during 2024 Annual Conference
The association also welcomed four new board members and named new officers. The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) welcomed Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry leaders to Lancaster earlier this week for its two-day annual conference at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. “It’s always a joy to unite our new members with long-standing partners for […]
PFMA welcomes Larissa Newton as director of communications and media relations
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, a statewide trade association advocating the views of the food and beverage retail industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Larissa Newton as director of communications and media relations. With a background spanning print and digital journalism, website and social media management, and state government communications, Larissa brings a […]
PFMA lauds passage of legislation targeting organized retail crime
Following the passage of SB 596 in the General Assembly today, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association President and CEO Alex Baloga released the following statement: “PFMA was proud to lead a coalition in support of SB 596, legislation which provides needed updates to Pennsylvania’s laws to address this increasingly pervasive and dangerous form of retail theft […]
PFMA members, allies urge House committee to exempt ‘swipe fees’ from being charged on state sales tax collections
At a hearing of the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee this week, Linda Smith, payments manager for Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association member/sponsor Sheetz, along with the payments reform advocate John Drechny, CEO of the Merchant Advisory Group, testified in support of legislation to prohibit credit card networks from charging “swipe” fees on the sales tax collected […]
Ridge Scholarship applications now open
Now in its 27th year, PFMA is proud to accept applications for the 2024 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Named for the parents of former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, the Ridge Scholarship honors Thomas R. Ridge, who was a member of the food industry for 25 years, and his wife Laura, who was a […]
PFMA welcomes new board member
Jonathan Cruz, VP of Sales Support at Albertsons, joins PFMA Board of Directors The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to welcome a new member to its Board of Directors. PFMA welcomes Jonathan Cruz, Vice President of Sales Support at Albertsons. “It is always a pleasure to welcome members of the food and beverage industries […]
PFMA welcomes new member to board of directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to welcome a new member to its Board of Directors. PFMA welcomes David Simonetti, Senior Director of Store Operations and Business Operations for Wawa, Inc. “What a great addition to our board; it is always a pleasure to welcome members of the food and beverage industries to our […]
PFMA awards 2023 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship to 27 deserving students
This year, scholarship winners earned a total of $67,500 toward their goals in higher education. Recipients are chosen by a panel of judges who review each applicant’s academic record, school, and community involvement, recommendations, and a submitted essay. “Kudos to this year’s Ridge Scholars, who represent some of our brightest young adults,” said Alex Baloga, […]
PFMA welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors
Jess Reese Tim Murray Keith Martin The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to share that three new members are joining its Board of Directors. PFMA welcomes Jess Reese, VP of Sales, Small Format and Value for UTZ Snacks; Tim Murray, Manager, Industry Engagement for Altria Group Distribution Company; and Keith Martin, Director of Business […]
PFMA highlights, trends, and updates in food retail during Annual Conference 2023
Pennsylvania food and beverage industry leaders gathered at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square during a two-day Annual Conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) earlier this week. “Our Annual Conference provides valuable time for us to connect with our members and sponsors to discuss what is happening in the food and beverage […]