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PFMA serving and supporting the food and beverage industries for 70 years


Since its establishment in 1952 at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie, Pa., the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has pioneered innovative ways to serve and support the commonwealth’s food and beverage industries... Read more!
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News releases

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PFMA launches second season of Shelf Confidence podcast
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1/27/22


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Spread the word: Enter the PA Farm Show’s Butter Up! contest
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12/8/21


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PFMA concludes successful Fall Legislative Conference featuring keynote speaker Treasurer Garrity
10/28/21


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New PFMA Podcast highlights trends and innovations in food retail
7/22/21


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PFMA Annual Conference returns in person, highlighting industry trends and legislative updates
7/2/21


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PFMA unveils redesigned website
3/31/21


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PA FFFI grants now available to eligible grocers and food retail outlets
2/25/21

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​PFMA to honor Board Vice Chair Lisa Dell’Alba during Annual Conference
4/4/22


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Sadie Fedor of Bethel Park named 2022 DECA Scholar by PFMA
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​​2/22/22


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PFMA welcomes Rena Shiles of Albertsons Companies to the Board of Directors
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2/22/22


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Mike Gould of Core-Mark joins PFMA’s Board of Directors
1/31/22


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Butter Up contestants churn out winning creations for 2022 PA Farm Show
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1/11/22


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PFMA welcomes McLane's Charles Irons to the Board of Directors
12/20/21


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PFMA is accepting applications for the 2022 Ridge Scholarship
11/17/21



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NACS welcomes Alex Baloga, PFMA president and CEO, to its Legislative Committee
10/15/21


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PFMA awards 2021 Ridge Scholarships to 22 students
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7/26/21


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PFMA welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors
​7/12/21


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PFMA honors Bertram, president of The GIANT Company, with Food Industry Trailblazer award
6/30/21


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PFMA’s Howells promoted to director of research and association services
6/28/21


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Alex Baloga, PFMA president and CEO, named to PA Dairymen’s Board of Directors
3/16/21


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Jessica Zajac of State College earns PFMA’s 2021 DECA Scholarship
3/2/21


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PFMA recognizes dedicated grocery workers during Supermarket Employee Day
2/22/21


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PFMA awards prizes to PA Farm Show Butter Up! contest winners
2/19/21

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PFMA in the news

Inside the scramble to help low-income infants during formula recall
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2.26.22

Why are there grocery shortages once again at Lehigh Valley supermarkets?
The Morning Call
1.14.22

Billions of pounds of excess food bound for landfills would be rescued under US Senate bill
PennLive.com

12.3.21

Sign of the times: Ross Twp. McDonald's offers up to $22/hour, plus free bus pass
Pittsburgh’s Action 4 News 
10.25.21

Central Pa. grocery shoppers encounter hiccups in inventory as COVID-19 pandemic drags on
PennLive.com
9.21.21

Grocery stores among industries seeing supply chain issues heading into holiday season
6ABC Action New Philadelphia
9.17.21

​Philadelphia and Pittsburgh move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pennsylvania’s preemption nears its end
Spotlight PA
6.29.21

​Boyer's lowers hiring age in effort to find workers
Republican Herald
6.28.21

It's very competitive. You have to evolve. That's what our members do every day... to offer what the customer is looking for."

Alex Baloga, president & CEO, PFMA
Degree2Career podcast

​State leaders want to help SNAP recipients get more delivery options
WNEP
3.18.21

GIANT prepares to open flagship store in Philly, betting that shoppers will want to visit
The Inquirer
2.19.21

PFMA awards prizes to PA Farm Show Butter Up! contest winners
The Shelby Report
1.26.21

Learn about the future of retail from expert Alex Baloga
Degree2Career podcast

​1/21/21


Archived news releases

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email

pfma@pfma.net
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phone

(717) 731-0600
(800) 543-8207

address

1029 Mumma Road
Wormleysburg, PA  17043


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  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Corporate Leadership Program
    • Our Team >
      • Contact us
      • Work at PFMA
    • Antitrust Statement
  • Membership
    • Retail Membership
    • Associate Membership
    • For members
  • Advocacy
    • Issues >
      • Federal Issues
      • State Issues
      • Philadelphia Issues
      • Pittsburgh/Allegheny Co Issues
      • Other regions issues
    • Priorities
    • Committees
    • FoodPAC
  • News & Publications
    • News Releases
    • Spectrum magazine
    • Videos and podcasts
    • Reports
    • Advertising rates
  • Events
    • 2022 Annual Conference
    • Calendar
  • Services
    • Scholarships
    • Resources and training >
      • COVID-19
      • Member Resources
      • Emergency planning
      • A Bag's Life
      • Helpful links
    • Pennsylvania Coupon Redemption Services >
      • The PCRS process
      • Sample coupon policy
    • Retail Price Accuracy >
      • SCP Request Information
    • Endorsed services & Partners
    • Job bank
  • Buyers Guide