PFMA’s 2025 Annual Conference Brings Together the Food and Beverage Industry
https://youtu.be/sX-F6T-RHbM At the Omni Bedford Springs Resort this May, the PFMA didn’t just host a conference; it rallied an industry. The 2025 PFMA Annual Conference, held May 13,14, brought together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, and government partners to take on challenges, trade insights, and strengthen relationships in Pennsylvania’s food and beverage sector. From the first handshake […]
How Tech Is Transforming Grocery Store Labor
Contributed Article: upshop By Fia SjöströmGTM Manager, Upshop Ask any grocery manager what keeps them up at night, and chances are the answer involves labor. Whether it’s finding enough people to work the floor, covering sudden absences, or keeping morale high, staffing remains one of the most pressing and persistent challenges in grocery retail. Technology […]
PFMA welcomes TEN new members
Designer Greeting A family-owned greeting card company based in Edison, NJ, offering over 20,000 designs spanning everyday and seasonal occasions.designergreetings.com Vičiūnai Group Lithuania-based food manufacturer known globally for its surimi and seafood products under brands like VICI and ESVA.vici.eu Niagara Bottling One of the largest beverage manufacturers in the U.S., focused on private-label bottled water […]
PFMA welcomes eight new members
Push Price, LLC Our system intelligently streamlines everything from shelf stocking to shopping, optimizing inventory, forecasting demand, enabling visual search, and delivering personalized offers and recommendations.pushpricenow.com Straub Brewery Brewing since 1872, we are one of the oldest family-owned and operated breweries in United States still handcrafting German-American style lagers and traditional craft beer at our […]
Improve your business energy efficiency with simple changes
Contributed Article: World Kinect Looking for ways to reduce your business costs can be a daunting task, especially when it involves hours of online research to understand the utility market and its pricing. But don’t worry, our trusted partner World Kinect can help you improve your business energy efficiency with simple changes that will increase […]
2025 DECA Scholarship
The PFMA has selected Emma Bianco, a senior at Bethel Park High School, as the recipient of the $1,000 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Scholarship. Bianco, Co-President of her DECA chapter, has excelled in leadership roles and competitions throughout high school, fueling her passion for a future career in speech pathology. Her achievements include […]
Honoring the Life & Legacy of Lisa Dell’Alba
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Lisa Marie Dell’Alba, former PFMA Board Chair and a beloved leader in our industry. Lisa passed away on February 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was an inspiring force, a trailblazer, and a champion for PFMA and its members, making history as […]
Get Ready for PFMA’s 2025 Annual Conference at Omni Bedford Springs Resort!
PFMA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 PFMA Annual Conference, happening May 13-14, 2025, at the stunning Omni Bedford Springs Resort. This premier event brings together industry professionals for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and innovation in a historic setting. A Historic Venue Nestled in the scenic Pennsylvania […]
Support SNAP now to keep Pennsylvania families and businesses healthy | Opinion
By Alex Baloga, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, and Ann Sanders, Director of Public Benefits Policy and Programs, Just Harvest We recently have been reminded of just how important food assistance is to residents of the Commonwealth. The after effects of the pandemic and rising inflation have contributed to record usage of the […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Lynda Culver
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? Providing Living Organ Donors a Tax Benefit up to $10,000 to assist with unreimbursed costs such as travel and hotel expenses and lost wages; Employers currently have such a tax credit available, if an employee chooses to be a living donor, but we do not extend […]