Third season of PFMA’s Shelf Confidence podcast kicks off July 20

Tune in July 20 as the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association introduces the third season of Shelf Confidence, a podcast focused on trends and innovation in the food and beverage retail industries.  
 
“Our members lead the way with the initiatives they launch,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “From sustainability efforts to improved customer experience to innovative loyalty programs and so much more, the podcast provides an opportunity to share the amazing work our retail and associate members are doing to move the industry forward.”
 
Westfield Egg Farm opens Season 3 with an episode focused on sustainable and ethical farming. Its brands Natures Yoke and Utopihen offer products that take customers down a broader journey focused on family, health and a positive future.
 
Also on deck this season: 

• BFC Solutions aims to improve efficiency for businesses through preventative maintenance. Their services enable businesses to operate equipment longer and more sustainably.

 

• General Mills joins PFMA to discuss its holistic approach to global responsibility. The episode will cover the company’s growing efforts in sustainability and its approach to regenerative agriculture. 

 

• Sheetz shares a bright I.D.E.A.—its approach to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. The company will chat about how this initiative helps shape its company culture and ways that other businesses can develop a program that works for them.

 
Listen, share and subscribe to catch these episodes, and hear what else is planned for Season 3. Shelf Confidence posts a new episode every other Wednesday morning. The podcast is available at shelfconfidence.buzzsprout.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.
 
Shelf Confidence launched in July 2021. Over its two 10-episode seasons, the podcast has highlighted sustainability with The GIANT Company, home meal kits at Karns Quality Foods, reframing healthy snacking with Utz, High’s Safe Shop certification, the benefits of being an independent grocery with Charley Family Shop ’N Save and many other trending topics. 

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