PFMA praises President Trump’s signature of 2018 Farm Bill
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds President Donald J. Trump’s signing of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which offers a host of provisions greatly beneficial to its members and to Pennsylvania residents. The final bill is a significant win for many PFMA member organizations, including convenience stores,grocery […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints Bunzl Executive Bob Plata to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Bob Plata, Bunzl Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Market, to its Board of Directors. Plata takes the seat previously held by Rick Maier. In his current role, Plata is responsible foroverseeing distribution centers in Baltimore, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and York. Bunzl, a multinationaldistribution and outsourcing company, sells disposable packaging […]
PFMA commends passage of legislation addressing price controls during emergencies; urges Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to make law
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association joins a coalition of statewide businesses in urging Gov. Tom Wolf to sign Senate Bill 1172 – pro-consumer legislation that would simplify the state’s Price Gouging Law and establish clear measures for price controls during emergencies. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-38) has received overwhelming bipartisansupport from […]
PA House of Reps unanimously approves measure to amend state Price Gouging Act; PFMA urges support from Senate and Governor
Pro-consumer legislation that would significantly simplify the state’s Price Gouging Law was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today by a vote of 193-0 and moves to the state Senate for consideration. If enacted, PFMA and its supporters believe the measure, sponsored by state Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R38), would benefit consumers and retailers […]
PFMA hosts third-annual Fall Legislative Conference in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) held its third-annual Fall Legislative Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg October 1-2, providing legislative insight and educational opportunities for attendees. The event featured informational sessions on reputation management, tax reform, and recentchanges and initiatives in the Pennsylvania Lottery, as well as a panel discussion on gamingand video […]
Pennsylvania anti-credit card skimming law goes into effect
A state law aimed at curbing credit card fraud that unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House and Senate this summer has now gone into effect. Act 60 – which criminalizes and establishes stiff penalties for thieves using tools to steal others’credit card information – was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on June 28. Under the law, […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints Wegmans Executive Gary Fechter to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Gary Fechter, Wegmans Senior Vice President for the Pennsylvania Division, to its Board of Directors. Fechter takes the seat previously held by Blaine Forkell. In his current role, Fechter isresponsible for the operations of 16 Wegmans stores across Pennsylvania. He joined Wegmansin 2013, formerly serving as Regional […]
Alex Baloga of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of theU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alex Baloga, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Radnor, Pa. “Institute graduates […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints two industry leaders to its Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has new representation on its Board of Directors. The organization appointed Bill Crosby, Vice President of Operations for ACME Markets and Bob Holmes, Area Sales Director for SuperValu, Inc., to seats on the Board. “We are delighted to welcome Bill and Bob to the Pennsylvania Food Merchants AssociationBoard of […]
Matt Kemeny joins PA Food Merchants Association as Director of Communications & Media Relations
Matt Kemeny has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) as Director of Communications and Media Relations, the organization announced Wednesday. In the role, Kemeny will oversee content creation and public relations for the statewide tradeorganization representing convenience stores, supermarkets, independent grocers, wholesalersand consumer product vendors. Kemeny has more than 15 years of experience in […]
