PFMA Welcomes New Board Member
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to its Board of Directors. Miller brings more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, and business leadership across the Food and Beverage Industry. For two decades, he owned and operated franchise businesses, building a strong foundation in customer […]
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Fighting for Fairness, Modernization, and Smart Policy
The Food and Beverage Industry is operating in one of the toughest cost environments in years. Margins are thin. Consumers are price sensitive. PFMA’s focus in Harrisburg is straightforward: cut unnecessary costs and stop policies that hurt responsible retailers. Swipe Fees: Reform Gains Ground The House Finance Committee again advanced legislation prohibiting interchange fees on […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Clint Owlett
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? One of the most difficult but necessary issues I have taken on is human trafficking awareness. It is not a topic people like to talk about, but after serving for several years, I have learned just how close to home this crime really is. As I […]
Loss of SNAP benefits will hit PA’s food economy where it hurts most
Oped by Alex Baloga, PFMA, President & CEO With the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding less than a day away, the potential damage to the state would be enormous. Washington gridlock is about to spill into Pennsylvania’s grocery aisles. Nearly 2 million residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing […]
Inside Dish December 2025
https://youtu.be/ppT6RGbLjwc Inside Dish is closing out 2025 with a big thank you In the latest episode, PFMA President and CEO Alex Baloga looks back at a year that delivered real wins for the Food and Beverage Industry. From securing continued funding for the Organized Retail Theft Unit in the Attorney General’s Office, to moving vapor […]
From Store Shevles to Stronger Communities
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA Member Feeding PA Food insecurity in Pennsylvania has increased more than 40% in the past two years, with one in eight Pennsylvanians facing uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. Over the past few months, the persistent rise in need has been exacerbated by changes to SNAP eligibility and a […]
The Future of Pest Management in Food Manufacturing: How Remote Monitoring and Data Are Redefining IPM
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA Member Skyhawk Trapmate The food manufacturing industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and pest management is no exception. As facilities face increasing pressure to safeguard product integrity, meet audit requirements, and maintain uninterrupted operations, the role of technology in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is rapidly expanding. What was once primarily manual, reactive […]
Understanding Seed Oils and Beef Tallow: A Balanced Perspective
CONTRIBUTED BY: PFMA member Jason Thomas, President, Healthy Brand Oil In recent years, the debate over cooking fats has intensified, with seed oils and beef tallow often positioned on opposite sides of the spectrum. While some advocate for traditional animal fats like tallow, others emphasize the health benefits of seed oils. Let’s explore the advantages […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Wayne Langerholc
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? Vehicle Emissions Reform The federal Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program requires motorists in 25 Pennsylvania counties to undergo annual emissions testing. However, a Joint State Government Commission study has demonstrated that removing seven of these counties from the program would have minimal to no […]