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, […]
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 […]