By Alex Baloga, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Spring in Harrisburg always brings big conversations. This year, two stand above the rest for Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry: the Pennsylvania state budget and swipe fee reform. Both will shape the operating environment for food retailers across the Commonwealth…

2025 was a fantastic year for the NJFC. Here's why...

From Harrisburg to Hershey to Chicago, PFMA has spent the past few months strengthening partnerships, advancing advocacy, and amplifying the voice of Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. In October, PFMA hosted the 2025 Fall Legislative Conference at Hershey Country Club, bringing together policymakers, retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers for two days…