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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 7h

#PFMA’s Michael Howells, Vice President of Association Services, had a great time at the NACS Show in Chicago, connecting with members, partners, and industry leaders from across the country. #NACSShow

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 14h

PA Attorney General Dave Sunday delivered the keynote at #PFMAFLC2025, highlighting the fight against organized retail crime and its impact on communities and the food and beverage industry. #PAAttorneyGen

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 3d

🦃🥪 #PFMA member #GetGo has brought The Pilgrim back home after another voyage across the rough gravy seas. Get yours while it lasts and taste Thanksgiving the GetGo way.

#PFMA #GetGo #ThePilgrim #ThanksgivingSandwich

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 3d

PFMA member Czerw’s Kielbasa shared this vintage Philadelphia Daily News feature highlighting their family’s legacy of handcrafted kielbasa and old-world tradition. Decades later, the same commitment to quality and flavor lives on in every link.

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 4d

PFMA member EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is taking a closer look at what it means to specialize and why it matters.

In this new video, Thomas O’Neil shares how focusing on your strengths can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. 🌟

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 4d

We’re excited to welcome #GetGo as a new PFMA member!

From fresh meals and snacks to fueling up on the road, GetGo is a familiar favorite across Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. We’re glad to have them join our growing community of members.

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 5d

Nice morning at PFMA member Straub Beer in St. Marys, PA—getting grain up in the brewhouse and ready for another beautiful day of brewing. 🍺 Proud Pennsylvania tradition. #PFMAMember #BrewingHeritage #PennsylvaniaProud

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 5d

PFMA member Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls has been dedicated to extraordinary taste, quality, and customer service since 1955. 🍞✨

#PFMAMember #MartinsFamous #Since1955 #QualityYouCanTaste

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 6d

📺 ICYMI: Attorney General Dave Sunday’s keynote at #PFMAFLC2025 is now available on PCN.

He shared his personal story, spotlighted organized retail crime, and talked about the power of public-private partnerships.

Catch the full video here: https://loom.ly/828QYQw

PA Attorney General Dave Sunday at PA Food Merchants Association Conference 10/07/25

PA Food Merchants Association program with PA Attorney General Dave Sunday from Hershey Country Club

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome to PFMA, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants!

EPIC brings strong expertise serving the food and beverage industry, offering insurance, benefits, and risk management solutions across the supply chain. Glad to have them join our membership community!

🔗 epicbrokers.com/industries

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 7d

PFMA member #JonesDairyFarm has been keeping it real for seven generations. From their original 1840s farmhouse to your breakfast table today, their promise hasn’t changed: just real, honest ingredients. 🥓🥞

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 7d

PFMA member Associated Wholesale Grocers kicked off the season with their AWG Cares Fall Day of Service in Nashville. The team spent the morning volunteering at Hands of Hope Food Pantry in Portland, TN, supporting families and strengthening their community.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gW8NcdCt

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 8d

PFMA member Weavers of Wellsville knows a thing or two about bacon. 🥓 Their double smoked cut + peak tomatoes + dijonnaise = BLT perfection. 💥🍅

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 9d

PFMA member #GiantEagle is crushing it at self-checkout. 🦎👏 We love seeing our members highlight convenience and innovation in fun, creative ways.

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 10d

PFMA member Sheetz changed the game back in 1991. 😮💡

They became the first retailer in the world to launch touchscreen ordering for prepared food. Stan Sheetz’ idea made jobs easier, faster, and set a new standard for innovation.

Decades later, they’re still leading the way. 💪

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 11d

👏 Shoutout to our member #ShopRite, nominated in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Grocery Store Deli, Bakery, and Loyalty Program! 🥪🎂🛒 #Wakefern_Food

👉 Loyalty Program: http://spr.ly/6046f5bfi
👉 Bakery & Deli: http://spr.ly/6047f5bfc

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 11d

🥔 Mashed, fried, baked, roasted… potatoes always win.

It’s even better when PFMA members work together. Redner’s Markets and Sterman Masser, Inc. Potato Farms team up to bring fresh, local potatoes to your table. That’s collaboration at its best. 👏

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 12d

That’s a wrap on the PFMA Fall Legislative Conference!

Day 2 of #PFMAFLC2025 brought insights from #RepHarris and #RepStruzzi on the state budget, plus federal updates from #FMI_ORG, #NationalGrocers & #consumerbrands on tariffs, SNAP, & regs.

Thanks to all who showed up!

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 12d

Let’s go, Fall Legislative Conference Day 2!

After a packed first day (and a little media coverage 👀), we’re diving into state and federal policy updates with some of the biggest names in the game. Stay tuned right here for more!

READ MORE: https://loom.ly/sH9EUJs

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 13d

Day 1 of the 2025 PFMA Fall Legislative Conference brought energy, insight & strong connections.

✅ Board meeting
✅ Alcohol law update with Flaherty & O’Hara
✅ Keynote with PA Attorney General Dave Sunday

We’re excited for Day 2 with state & federal panels, industry insights & more ahead.

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 13d

🌅 Welcome to Day One of #PFMAFLC2025

We’re kicking things off today at the Hershey Country Club. Whether you’re here for the big conversations, the policy deep-dives, or the face-to-face connections that make this industry stronger, we’re glad you’re with us.

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 14d

🏎️💨 PFMA member #MissionFoods is fueling both the crew and the kids with serious snack game! 💥
These racers are showing off their skills 😎 Which snack would you grab first?

#2Fast2Tasty #PFMAMembers

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 14d

📅 Schedule sneak peek for #PFMAFLC2025:
✔️ Alcohol Update
✔️ State + Federal Policy Panels
✔️ Wholesaler Meeting
✔️ Keynote: AG Dave Sunday
✔️ Cocktail reception & dinner

It’s two days of policy + powerful networking.
📍 Hershey | Oct 7–8
🔗 pfma.org/2025FLC

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 15d

PFMA member #cofairstores is serving up pizza that’s hot, cheesy, and ready when you are. 🍕🔥 Quick, delicious, and impossible to resist. 🤤 #PizzaTime #CountryFair #QuickAndDelicious

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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association @pafoodmerchants.bsky.social · 15d

🎤 KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT
PA Attorney General Dave Sunday will speak at Tuesday night’s dinner at #PFMAFLC2025.

He’ll share insight on organized retail crime, law enforcement partnerships, and strategies to protect PA’s food industry.

📍 Hershey | 📅 Oct 7–8
🔗 pfma.org/2025FLC

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