Combatting organized retail crime
Organized crime used to be the stuff made for movies: drug trafficking, money laundering, trafficking firearms and smuggling goods. Now, it’s a growing problem with basic, daily needs. Shoppers might be surprised to see more items locked down at stores or limited quantities available for items including laundry detergent, energy drinks, medicine and fresh meat. […]
PFMA welcomes three new members to the association
The new associate members represent beverage retail and software systems management.Canada Dry Delaware Valley is a proud locally-owned and operated bottler and distributor of various leading beverage brands. For over 60 years, customers from southern New Jersey through southeastern Pennsylvania and into Delaware and Maryland have been served by Canada Dry Delaware Valley. Flashfood is an app […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Jordan Harris
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2023? My top legislative priorities mirror what our Democratic caucus is pushing for, and that is better jobs, better schools and safer communities. There are so many ways to achieve these goals, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House, Senate and our […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Sen. Lisa Boscola
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? Reforming the way we pay for our education system. In my district we are far too reliant on property taxes and do not get our fair share from Harrisburg through the funding formula. This needs to change. Our homeowners are hurting and our students are getting […]
Talent reimagined: A staffing solution that’s making a difference
While working in higher education, Kathleen Houlihan recognized a major problem. One student after another graduated with a mountain of debt and no true pathway to a career. “There’s a disconnect between the workforce and education.” Houlihan sought to change that. In 2017, she launched Dream2Career, a staffing and recruiting organization out of Wilkes Barre […]
Celebrating our 70th year of successes
PFMA celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022, wrapping up another successful year. Here are some of our association highlights:PFMA assisted in the passage of several legislative victories this year, including: PFMA impacted enacted legislation that included: Other association accomplishments this year included:
From pandemic to pup treats: Saint Rocco’s Treats fills the void for fresh & local
Make no bones about it, Kolby and Kaleb Rush were onto something when they cooked up a unique plan for a pandemic project. The brothers from Bucks County were in college when COVID-19 hit, sending them home to learn remotely. Both had secured internships, but the pandemic derailed their goals. So, they set new goals. […]
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 […]