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May 22, 2026

Hemp beverages, trafficking prevention among key topics at Pa. food industry conference

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association held its annual conference at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, featuring networking, education, and industry discussions.

Apr 7, 2026

PFMA announces annual conference

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will host its 2026 Annual Conference on May 12–13, at Omni Bedford Springs Resort.

Feb 5, 2026

PFMA says swipe fee bill would protect retailers, lower consumer prices

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association said the swipe fee bill advanced by the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee would protect retailers, lower consumer prices.

Oct 31, 2025

PFMA urges Pa. congressional delegation to reopen government, protect SNAP benefits

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is urging the state’s congressional delegation to take immediate action to reopen the federal government to prevent disruptions to the SNAP food program that will affect nearly two million Pennsylvanians.

Sep 24, 2025

PFMA announces Fall Legislative Conference

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will host its 2025 Fall Legislative Conference on Oct. 7–8.

Jul 21, 2025

PFMA podcasts offer insights on retail, tech, workforce trends

PFMA’s Shelf Confidence podcast returns Aug. 7 with Season 8, covering workforce, cybersecurity, brewing, and retail trends in Pennsylvania.

Jul 8, 2025

Cutting SNAP harms farms, families, and local economies

SNAP supports PA families, farmers, and food retailers. Cuts to the program would hurt the food economy and rural jobs without solving any real problem.

Jun 5, 2024

New Pa. bill allows spirits ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold alongside beer, wine

A bill allowing low alcohol-by-volume spirits ready-to-drink cocktails to be sold from certain retail outlets that already sell beer and wine products was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate.

May 15, 2024

Food and beverage industry trends highlight PFMA conference

Wholesalers' meetings and a mini trade show ranked among the highlights of the recent Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's annual conference.

May 15, 2023

Industry trends, trade show among highlights of PFMA conference

A mini-trade show and discussion of industry trends were among the highlights of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association’s conference.

Nov 1, 2022

Food for thought: Pa. merchants address key issues

Key issues ranging from holiday trends to inflation challenges to the potential impact of upcoming elections were addressed as industry leaders and government insiders met recently with members of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA).