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 […]
Budget Agreement Sets the Stage for Major SNAP Improvements in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is celebrating a series of major victories in the 2025-26 state budget agreement. The package includes meaningful improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the continuation of dedicated funding to combat organized retail theft. For retailers across the Commonwealth, these changes represent both long-awaited upgrades and new tools to […]
PFMA Welcomes SEVEN New Members
Wilshe Enterprises Wilshe Enterprises: family-owned food brokerage, 40 years’ experience, connecting manufacturers and retailers in convenience, specialty, travel. Nimble, innovative, results-driven.wilshe.com Seltzer Group Partners Since 1948, Seltzer Group Partners has provided comprehensive insurance, expert risk management, and dependable, forward-thinking solutions for Pennsylvania communities..seltzergrp.com Amazon WWGS Amazon WWGS delivers a seamless grocery experience in-store or online, […]
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The Case for Taking Food Rescue Seriously | Sharing Excess
CONTRIBUTED BY PFMA MEMBER SHARING EXCESS In America, we waste enough food each year to equal 123 billion meals, according to Feeding America. Yet our national “meal gap,” the total shortage needed to feed every person experiencing food insecurity, is only 9.1 billion meals. If we rescued even ten percent of what we throw away, […]