Spectrum magazine

Spectrum

Spectrum is a bimonthly, magazine-style publication that covers all aspects of Pennsylvania's retail food industry. It provides legislative/regulatory updates, member activities, association news, a Buyer's Guide and advertisements from our Corporate Leadership Sponsors.

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Legislator spotlights

Legislator spotlight:
State Rep. Sheryl Delozier

What are the important issues facing your district? As a legislator that represents part of three public school districts and two private schools the needs of each district as it relates to funding in the budget. Another important issue is the rise in the cost of living in Central PA due to inflation...Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 16

Legislator spotlight:
State Rep. Jordan Harris

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2023? My top legislative priorities mirror what our Democratic caucus is pushing for, and that is better jobs, better schools and safer communities. There are so many ways to achieve these goals... Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 15

Legislator spotlight:
State Sen. Lisa Boscola

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2023? Reforming the way we pay for our education system. In my district we are far too reliant on property taxes and do not get our fair share from Harrisburg through the funding formula... Read more!
November/December 2022

Member features

Sustainability Waste Reduction is Critical

Coming out of COVID, food retailers like Price Chopper are still working to regain their momentum in sustainability efforts. During that period, in many cases, food banks could not transport the food that would normally be coming to ...Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 16

Combatting organized
retail crime

Organized crime used to be the stuff made for movies: drug trafficking, money laundering, trafficking firearms and smuggling goods. Now, it’s a growing problem with basic, daily needs. Shoppers might be surprised to see more items locked down at stores or... Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 15

Talent reimagined. A staffing solution that’s making a difference

While working in higher education, Kathleen Houlihan recognized a major problem. One student after another graduated with a mountain of debt and no true pathway to a career. “There’s a disconnect between the workforce and education.”... Read more!
November/December 2022

Association news

PFMA welcomes twelve new members to the association

The new associate members represent a variety of industries, from janitorial services, training, and renewable energy to creamery, cheese, and retail technology... Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 16

PFMA welcomes three new members to the association

The new associate members represent beverage retail and software systems management... Read more!
Issue 1 Volume 15

Celebrating our 70th year
of successes

PFMA celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022, wrapping up another successful year. Here are some of our association highlights... Read more!
November/December 2022

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