PFMA launches second season of Shelf Confidence podcast
Shelf Confidence will kick off its second season next week, discussing food retail trends and innovations with Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) members. The first episode on Wednesday, Feb. 2, features the Pennsylvania Lottery. Drew Svikto, Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director, and Eric Grubbs, the Deputy Executive Director of Sales and Retail Operations, discuss how the PA […]
Butter Up! contestants churn out winning creations for 2022 PA Farm Show
The Butter Up! contest whipped up some at-home excitement before the Pennsylvania Farm Show officially kicked off earlier this week. In December, the PA Farm Show and Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) partnered for the second amateur butter sculpting contest. The interactive at-home contest is a nod to the popular 1,000-pound butter sculpture revealed at […]
2021: A PFMA year in review
What a year! Even as PFMA and our members navigated changing pandemic regulations, we met demand, devised solutions, inspired change and got it done.With that in mind, we are sharing some of our PFMA successes from 2021:
PFMA welcomes McLane’s Charles Irons to the Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Charles Irons, Market Director for McLane Company, Inc., to its Board of Directors. Irons spent the first part of his career working as a division manager in North Alabama for U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company. He managed 2,400 accounts and 10 sales representatives. In this role, he oversaw sales responsibilities for […]
Spread the word: Enter the PA Farm Show’s Butter Up! contest
Grab your butter knives and roll up your sleeves! The Butter Up! Contest is back ahead of the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The PA Farm Show and Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) have again partnered for this amateur butter sculpting contest. Entries are being accepted now through noon on Friday, Dec. 17. “Entries from the first contest […]
PFMA is now accepting applications for the 2022 Ridge Scholarship
Eligible students can now apply for the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association 2022 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. The one-year scholarship offers students $2,500 for the 2022-2023 academic year. PFMA is excited to announce that the scholarship amount has increased by $500 this year, providing all recipients with $2,500. Another distinction for the 2022 scholarship […]
PFMA concludes successful Fall Legislative Conference featuring keynote speaker Treasurer Garrity and latest developments in food retail
The “sweetest place on earth” provided a perfect backdrop for networking and educational activities during the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) Fall Legislative Conference this week. The two-day conference brought together PFMA members from around the commonwealth to discuss the latest federal, state and local policy measures impacting the food retail and wholesale industry. After a day […]
NACS welcomes Alex Baloga, PFMA president and CEO, to its Legislative Committee
The NACS recently announced members of its Legislative Committee, welcoming Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, to serve for the new term. NACS is the leading global trade association focused on supporting and advancing convenience and fuel retailers. The association supports 1,500 retail and 1,600 supplier members in more than […]
PFMA awards 2021 Ridge Scholarships to 22 students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has chosen the winners of its 2021 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Twenty-two students who represent PFMA’s membership earned the scholarships based on their academic record, school and community involvement, a submitted essay and required recommendations. “Congratulations to these deserving students on all of their hard work. We’re thrilled […]
New PFMA Podcast highlights trends and innovations in food retail
Shelf Confidence, a new podcast launched by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association this week, focuses on trending and innovative initiatives in the food and beverage retail industry. The biweekly podcast features PFMA members who discuss how their organization approaches topics like environmental initiatives, food waste, sustainable packaging, the beyond the meat trend and more. PFMA has more than […]