Legislator Spotlight: State Sen. Lisa Baker
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? As chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, my top legislative priorities are advancing the reforms recommended by the Juvenile Justice Task Force, pushing comprehensive changes to Pennsylvania’s probation system, enacting comprehensive reform of guardianship laws and prioritizing passage of a constitutional amendment opening a window for […]
PFMA welcomes seven new association members
This fall, new members represented products ranging from beaded ice cream to craft dog treats to flexible packaging. Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets. The company serves over 1,100 member companies and over 3,100 locations throughout 28 states from 8 full-line wholesale divisions. Dream2Career, LLC, handles […]
Four members join PFMA
PFMA welcomed associate members this summer that specialize in bakery products, smoke-free products, smoked meats and consulting and tech solutions for retailers. bakerly began with founders Julien and Fabian from Northwestern France who combined their passion and love for good food to create a happy company. Their goal is to create the same high-quality bakery products […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Matthew Bradford
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? My priority is properly funding our public schools. For decades, Pennsylvania has failed to provide schools the funding they need for success, which leads to gross inequities between districts and communities that can afford to fill the void through local taxes and those who cannot. We […]
Preparing for a threat anywhere, anytime
It’s been nearly four months since a shooting at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y., became the latest high-profile, gun-related incident in a grocery store, killing 10 people and injuring others. A growing number of lone wolf-style attacks across the country have terrorized public places such as schools, churches, movie theaters, nail salons, grocery stores […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Sen. Dan Laughlin
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? Right now, my No. 1 priority is Senate Bill 690, my open primaries bill. We potentially lost some very good legislators in the House and Senate in this primary cycle, and I believe this Senate Bill 690 would have prevented that. Having a legislature that has […]
Taking a healthy approach to a volatile oil market
It’s hard to miss the headlines—edible oil production and pricing is headed down a slippery slope. Droughts, low production, the Russian/Ukrainian war, rising prices, increased demand for biofuel usage and other complications are making a major impact on edible oils. Jason Thomas (right), CEO of Healthy Brand Oil Corporation, recognizes the numerous challenges today. Fortunately, the […]
Association grows with four new members
PFMA welcomed associate members that offer integrated conveyance systems, energy services, HVAC maintenance and branded consumer foods. Advance Equipment Sales (AES) has been in business since 1993 and operates a Manufacturers Representative agency. AES acts as the factory salesperson for many products such as fixtures, shelving, refrigeration and equipment. AES strives to represent only the finest […]
Navigating the supply chain storm: How PFMA members are addressing supply chain & inflation
The state of retail in 2022 might be described best in one word: pivot. With just the first quarter in the books, retailers face lingering effects of COVID, complications of labor shortages, rising fuel prices and fresh challenges caused by the war in Eastern Europe. Supply is low, costs are high and frustration is mounting. […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Morgan Cephas
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? My top three legislative priorities include health equity and increasing access to care, including improving maternal health outcomes, education and workforce development and affordable housing. What is your biggest motivator as a legislator? My constituents are my biggest motivator. Sitting on the opposite side of City […]