Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association
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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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Read the current issue!

Legislator spotlights

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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
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Legislator spotlight:
State Sen. Lisa Baker

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022?​​ As chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, my top legislative priorities are advancing the reforms recommended by the Juvenile Justice Task Force, pushing comprehensive changes to... Read more!
September/October 2022
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Legislator spotlight:
State Rep. Matthew Bradford

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022?​​ My priority is properly funding our public schools. For decades, Pennsylvania has failed to provide schools the funding they need for success, which leads to gross inequities between districts and... Read more!
July/August 2022

Member features

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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
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From pandemic 
to pup treats

Make no bones about it, Kolby and Kaleb Rush were onto something when they cooked up a unique plan for a pandemic project. The brothers from Bucks County were in college when COVID-19 hit, sending them home to learn remotely... Read more!
September/October 2022
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Preparing for a threat 
anywhere, anytime

It’s been nearly four months since a shooting at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y., became the latest high-profile, gun-related incident in a grocery store, killing 10 people and injuring others. A  growing number of lone wolf-style attacks across the country have... Read more!
July/August 2022

Association news

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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... 
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Read more! 
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November/December 2022
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Food is family: 
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Nourishing communities & businesses for 70 years

Famed American chef, author and TV
personality James Beard once said, “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” This commonality in the human experience makes issues surrounding food... Read more!
September/October 2022
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PFMA welcomes seven new association members

This fall, new members represented products ranging from beaded ice cream to craft dog treats to flexible packaging... Read more!
September/October 2022


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November-December 2019
October 2019 Spectrum
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July-August 2019 Spectrum
June 2019 Spectrum
May 2019 Spectrum
April 2019 Spectrum
March 2019 Spectrum
February 2019 Spectrum

Archived issues available upon request.


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pfma@pfma.net
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  • About
    • Celebrating 70 years
    • 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
    • 2023 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