Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Vincent Hughes
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? I’ll continue to focus on education. We’ve been fighting for a constitutional and equitable school system for all public school students and that fight is not over. We made great progress this year, but we did not finish the job. When we fully fix Pennsylvania’s broken […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Emily Kinkead
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? My top priorities are and remain: universal school meals and supporting/expanding anti-hunger initiatives in Pennsylvania, establishing landslide insurance, and advocating for meaningful criminal justice reform. What are the important issues facing your district? As one might expect from my legislative priorities, landslides are a huge issue […]
Eliminating food waste with Divert
In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we are joined by Ben Kuethe Oaks, vice president of customer solutions and success, and Chris Thomas, vice president of public affairs, at Divert Inc. Divert is a leading impact technology company dedicated to eliminating food waste and transforming it into renewable energy. With over 6,600 partnerships across the […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Marci Mustello
Pennsylvania State Rep. Marci Mustello serves the 11th District covering part of Butler County. She is on the Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Appropriations, Gaming Oversight, and Liquor Control committees. She serves as the Republican chair on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education What are your top three legislative priorities in 2024? My priorities are centered on […]
Creating a safer workplace with Jon Norton of ZeroEyes
In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we talk with Jon Norton, regional vice president of sales at ZeroEyes, to discuss a proactive solution for gun detection and situational awareness in the food and beverage industry. Norton explains how ZeroEyes uses AI software integrated with existing security cameras to identify visible firearms and quickly alert local […]
Supporting a Neurodiverse Workforce with Dave Simonetti of Wawa
In this episode of “Shelf Confidence,” we sit down with Dave Simonetti of Wawa to explore the impactful practice of hiring employees with intellectual disabilities. Dave shares Wawa’s journey and success stories, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discover how businesses can benefit from a diverse workforce and learn practical tips for […]
Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski serves District 121, covering part of Luzerne County. He is chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. What are your top three legislative priorities in 2024? Quality education for all students, access to affordable health care, and taxes and infrastructure.What are the important issues facing your district? High cost of […]
Dynamic Pricing with Tanvi Surti of Luca Software
In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we take a look at how dynamic pricing strategies can help food and beverage retailers analyze and increase their profit margins. Join us as we talk with Tanvi Surti, co-founder and CEO of Luca Software, an AI-powered dynamic pricing and promotional engine for grocers. Tanvi will break down the technology […]
Food Modernization Safety Act (FSMA) with Upshop
In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we delve into the intricacies of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its latest update, FSMA 204. Join us as we sit down with Sally Robinson, vice president of strategic initiatives at Upshop, who shares her invaluable insights on how food retailers can effectively prepare for the new […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Chris Gebhard
Sen. Chris Gebhard serves the 48th Senatorial District, which contains all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster counties. In the 2023-24 session, he serves on the Banking and Insurance; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Environmental Resources and Energy; Law and Justice; and Rules and Executive Nominations committees. He also is the chairman […]
