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 […]
PFMA to honor Board Vice Chair Lisa Dell’Alba during Annual Conference
During its Annual Conference in June, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will present an award to Lisa Dell’Alba, president and CEO of Square One Markets, Inc. PFMA will honor Dell’Alba, with the 2022 Food Industry Trailblazer Award during dinner on the first day of the conference. Dell’Alba, who serves as vice chair of PFMA’s Board of […]
PFMA welcomes Rena Shiles of Albertsons Companies to the Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to announce the addition of Rena Shiles, vice president of operations at Albertsons Companies, to its Board of Directors. Shiles leads the ACME Markets subsidiary of the MidAtlantic Division of Albertsons, overseeing 86 grocery stores that cover central and southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, down to Maryland’s Eastern […]
Sadie Fedor of Bethel Park named 2022 DECA Scholar by PFMA
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) chose Sadie Fedor, a Bethel Park High School senior, as the recipient of a $1,000 DECA Scholarship. PFMA sponsors a DECA scholarship each year. Fedor credits her experience in DECA for influencing her decision to pursue a degree in business. She has been accepted to the Farmer School of […]
Mike Gould of Core-Mark joins PFMA’s board of directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Mike Gould, president of Core-Mark International’s Pennsylvania Division, to its Board of Directors. Gould joined Core-Mark as division president in January 2021. In this role, he services convenience retail customers throughout the commonwealth. “Our association and membership will benefit from Mike’s vast experience in food retail as he takes […]