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.
PFMA announces annual conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will host its 2026 Annual Conference on May 12–13, at Omni Bedford Springs Resort.
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.
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.
PFMA announces Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will host its 2025 Fall Legislative Conference on Oct. 7–8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).








