PFMA welcomes four new members to its board of directors
Paul Brauer Tom Charley Deriece Harrington Shawn Rinnier The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to share that four new members are joining its Board of Directors. This January, PFMA welcomes Paul Brauer, president and COO, Brown’s Super Stores, Inc.; Tom Charley, vice president, Charley Family Shop N’ Save; Deriece Harrington, director of government affairs, […]
PFMA opens applications for 2023 Ridge Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is now accepting applications for the 2023 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Eligible students can apply for a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship amount increased last year by $500 each. In 2022, 27 students earned a total of $67,500 toward their educations. “This is […]
PFMA welcomes Rutter’s Christopher Reed to its board of directors
During its fall board meeting in Hershey, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Board of Directors welcomed Christopher Reed, general counsel for The Rutter’s Companies, as its newest board member. Reed accepted the open seat after Scott Hartman, president and CEO of Rutter’s Holdings Inc., ended his long-time involvement on the board. Reed leads Rutter’s legal team, with 11 […]
Looking ahead: PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference focuses on key issues for food retailers in 2023
Industry leaders and key government insiders shared their insight on everything from holiday trends to inflation challenges to the potential impact of upcoming elections with members of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association in Hershey. The two-day conference delivered panels and discussions focused on a range of opportunities and challenges food retailers can anticipate in 2023. […]
Alex Baloga, PFMA president & CEO, named to CPBJ Forty Under 40 list
Central Penn Business Journal has recognized Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, as a Forty Under 40 recipient. Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in the Central Pennsylvania area. Honorees, chosen by the editors and publisher of the Central Penn Business Journal, were selected […]
PFMA announces 27 recipients of its Ridge Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently awarded its 2022 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 […]
Third season of PFMA’s Shelf Confidence podcast kicks off July 20
Tune in July 20 as the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association introduces the third season of Shelf Confidence, a podcast focused on trends and innovation in the food and beverage retail industries. “Our members lead the way with the initiatives they launch,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “From sustainability efforts to improved customer […]
Scott Quigg, president and CEO of Pump N Pantry, joins PFMA board of directors
At its annual board meeting in June, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomed Scott Quigg, president and CEO of Pump N Pantry, Inc., to its Board of Directors. He joins the board on behalf of Pump N Pantry to fill the role of Sam Anderson. With 34 years of experience in the retail and petroleum industries, […]
Lisa Dell’Alba, new PFMA board chair, receives Food Industry Trailblazer Award
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association presented its 2022 Food Industry Trailblazer award to Lisa Dell’Alba, president and CEO of Square One Markets, Inc., during its Annual Conference dinner on Tuesday evening. The award recognizes a pioneer in food and beverage retail who is willing to take risks and innovate to stay ahead in the industry. […]
PFMA highlights trends, challenges in food retail during Annual Conference
With its finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the food and beverage retail environment, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association hosted members from across the commonwealth to discuss industry trends and challenges during its two-day Annual Conference in Gettysburg. “This conference provides valuable time for us to connect with our members and sponsors and […]