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 Sen. Pam Snyder

​What are your top three legislative priorities in 2021?​​ My top priority remains closing Pennsylvania’s digital divide by bringing high-speed broadband internet to every home across the Commonwealth. I’m also focused on protecting our energy jobs... Read more!
July/Aug 2021

Legislator spotlight:
​State Rep. Dan Moul

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2021?​​ Milk dating SB434 will put PA milk/dairy farms on the same playing field as surrounding states; removing PPE from the Farm Show building so we can use the building once again for it’s intended use​... Read more!
May/June 2021

Legislator spotlight:
State Sen. Judy Schwank

What are your top three legislative priorities in 2021?​​​  My top three legislative priorities for 2021 are sustainable recovery from the pandemic with a specific focus on job creation, education and agriculture/environmental issues... Read more!
Mar/Apr 2021

Member features

'Zero value in
​wasted food'

The concept is simple enough. Globally, up to 40 percent of usable food is wasted a day. And yet, one in seven people don’t have enough to eat. So, connect the food to the people. Logistically, it’s a little trickier. ... Read more! Jan/Feb 2021

A treasure between 
​tourist attractions

What’s the secret to making it in business more than a century? “Be nice, be fair, be  productive,” said Mike Pronio, third-generation family owner of Pronio’s Market in downtown Hershey. “It’s simple.” Read more!
May/June 2021

Country Fair remains
​mission driven

It’s been said that you can’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you’ve been. After a tumultuous year in the convenience store industry, it can be challenging to picture what lies ahead. But Paul Rankin... Read more!
Mar/Apr 2021

Association news

2021 Ridge Scholarships
​awarded to 22 students 

Twenty-two students who represent PFMA’s membership earned the scholarships based on their academic record, school and community involvement, a submitted essay and required recommendations. ... Read more!
Mar/April 2021

Howells promoted to director of research and association services

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently promoted Michael Howells to director of research and association services. Howells started with PFMA as association services manager in July 2020. In the past year... Read more!
May/June 2021

PFMA welcomes three associate members and one retail member

New associate and retail members cover a range of services and products, including bipartisan lobbying, product and packaging solutions, craft beers, and a family-owned grocery store with fresh bakery items​... Read more!
May/June 2021
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