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, […]
2025 Fall Legislative Conference | Policy, Partnerships, and Progress
PFMA members gathered October 7–8 in Hershey, PA for the 2025 Fall Legislative Conference—an event focused on the legislative and regulatory issues shaping the future of the food and beverage industry. With a strong mix of keynotes, panels, and networking sessions, the conference brought together elected officials, policy experts, and industry leaders to dig into […]
PFMA Welcomes New Board Member
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Steve Sandman, President of Klafter’s Inc., to its Board of Directors. Sandman takes over the role from Randy Silverman, who represented Klafter’s on the board for many years and is part of the fourth generation leading the family business. PFMA extends its sincere thanks to Randy for […]
PFMA Members Lead the Charge During Hunger Action Month 2025
Every September, Hunger Action Month shines a light on the reality of food insecurity across the nation, and the powerful work being done to address it. Within Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry, PFMA members continue to step forward with creativity, compassion, and collaboration. From large-scale donations to innovative food rescue systems, their efforts show what’s […]
SNAP Payment Delays will StarvePennsylvania’s Food Economy
By Alex Baloga, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association The ongoing political impasse in Washington is creating a crisis that extends far beyond the halls of the Capitol. Right now, nearly two million Pennsylvanians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program face genuine and chilling uncertainty over how they will feed themselves […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. David Rowe
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? My priority since coming into office has been quite simple; make life better for all Pennsylvanians. I believe we can make progress on that by tackling three big issues; unleashing Pennsylvania’s limitless energy potential, ensuring every student has access to an excellent education by expanding school […]
PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference Returns Food, Beverage, and Policy
Join us October 7–8 at the Hershey Country Club for PFMA’s 2025 Fall Legislative Conference, two days of timely policy updates, expert insights, and high-impact networking for Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. This annual event connects retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers with the information that shapes business decisions in the Commonwealth. From regulatory changes […]
PFMA welcomes five new members
BDO USA BDO provides audit, tax, finance, HR, and strategy services across the United States and globally via the BDO Network in 160+ countries.bdo.com JML Ingredients JML Ingredients supplies IQF fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices—helping manufacturers craft recipes efficiently with frozen products and a fresh, forward-thinking approach.jmlingredients.com Mission Foods Mission Foods is a proud subsidiary […]