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
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Shelf Confidence Returns for Season 8
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is proud to announce the return of its original podcast, Shelf Confidence, for a brand-new season. Season 8 premieres Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9 AM and features eight weekly episodes exploring the challenges and innovations shaping Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. https://youtu.be/SMQk6XKheVw Each episode highlights a timely topic, from […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Nick Miller
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? I want to invest in solutions that impact affordability and give opportunities to succeed for my constituents. Making lives better for working folks is my top priority – with energy costs rising and housing becoming more unattainable, it is harder for families to prosper. My priorities […]
PFMA awards Ridge Scholarships to 21 students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the 21 recipients of the 2025 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Each student will receive a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “We’re proud to support these exceptional […]
What actually happens after a cyber-attack? And what should you be doing to prepare?
BY PFMA MEMBER: CBIZ We’ve all heard of businesses getting hit by cyber-attacks. The headlines come and go, but what actually happens after the breach? CBIZ’s Technology team has helped countless small and mid-sized companies recover in real time, and we’ve learned what truly matters in those critical early hours. Picture this: ransomware locks you […]