Alex Baloga
@abaloga.bsky.social
President and CEO at the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA). Opinions expressed are my own.
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PFMA member Jones Dairy Farm has been bringing premium flavor to holiday tables for more than 135 seasons. If you’re starting new traditions this year, taking home Jones is a solid place to begin. 🎄🍽️
December 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Jones Dairy Farm has been bringing premium flavor to holiday tables for more than 135 seasons. If you’re starting new traditions this year, taking home Jones is a solid place to begin. 🎄🍽️
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PFMA member #Mikes_Amazing continued a meaningful tradition this Thanksgiving by giving every employee a turkey as a gesture of gratitude. Their team has been central to the growth of Chefler Foods, and it is great to see this appreciation shared each year.
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
PFMA member #Mikes_Amazing continued a meaningful tradition this Thanksgiving by giving every employee a turkey as a gesture of gratitude. Their team has been central to the growth of Chefler Foods, and it is great to see this appreciation shared each year.
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PFMA member BeatBox Beverages is serving up a sweet heat twist for the season. Cinnamon BeatBox plus Whipshots equals a killer little treat in a glass. 😋🍎✨
Give it a try and tag your creation.
#beatboxbeverages #cocktails #whipshots
Give it a try and tag your creation.
#beatboxbeverages #cocktails #whipshots
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
PFMA member BeatBox Beverages is serving up a sweet heat twist for the season. Cinnamon BeatBox plus Whipshots equals a killer little treat in a glass. 😋🍎✨
Give it a try and tag your creation.
#beatboxbeverages #cocktails #whipshots
Give it a try and tag your creation.
#beatboxbeverages #cocktails #whipshots
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PFMA member Giant Eagle is dealing in serious wisdom here. When someone tells you to try the fried chicken, listen. Very important matters. 🍗✨
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Giant Eagle is dealing in serious wisdom here. When someone tells you to try the fried chicken, listen. Very important matters. 🍗✨
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Welcome to PFMA, Help Apply AI Solutions, LLC.
They support small and medium‑sized businesses in Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, and Marketing with practical AI tools that enhance everyday operations.
#PFMA #NewMember #AI #helpapplyai
They support small and medium‑sized businesses in Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, and Marketing with practical AI tools that enhance everyday operations.
#PFMA #NewMember #AI #helpapplyai
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Welcome to PFMA, Help Apply AI Solutions, LLC.
They support small and medium‑sized businesses in Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, and Marketing with practical AI tools that enhance everyday operations.
#PFMA #NewMember #AI #helpapplyai
They support small and medium‑sized businesses in Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, and Marketing with practical AI tools that enhance everyday operations.
#PFMA #NewMember #AI #helpapplyai
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PFMA member Crop’s Fresh Marketplace is celebrating their latest coloring contest champion. Congrats to Addy, who stopped by to pick up her Crop’s Youth Donut Tee. 🍩 Great work, Addy.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Crop’s Fresh Marketplace is celebrating their latest coloring contest champion. Congrats to Addy, who stopped by to pick up her Crop’s Youth Donut Tee. 🍩 Great work, Addy.
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PFMA member Czerw’s Kielbasa keeps it old school in the best way. Real potatoes, hand peeled and boiled daily, go into every pierogi. No shortcuts. Just the kind of taste that proves itself.
December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Czerw’s Kielbasa keeps it old school in the best way. Real potatoes, hand peeled and boiled daily, go into every pierogi. No shortcuts. Just the kind of taste that proves itself.
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PFMA member McLane Company is celebrating a milestone. Tony Frankenberger, President and CEO, just marked 40 years with the organization. His people-first leadership has shaped McLane into the innovative, resilient company it is today. Congratulations to Tony on four decades of impact.
December 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
PFMA member McLane Company is celebrating a milestone. Tony Frankenberger, President and CEO, just marked 40 years with the organization. His people-first leadership has shaped McLane into the innovative, resilient company it is today. Congratulations to Tony on four decades of impact.
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#padairymens is UDDERLY THRILLED to announce the NEW Signature “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake: RED 🍓, WHITE 🍦 AND BLUE 🫐 to celebrate the #2026PAFarmShow and America's 250th birthday celebration! 🇺🇸
PFMA is proud to sit on the PA Dairyman Association board.
PFMA is proud to sit on the PA Dairyman Association board.
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#padairymens is UDDERLY THRILLED to announce the NEW Signature “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake: RED 🍓, WHITE 🍦 AND BLUE 🫐 to celebrate the #2026PAFarmShow and America's 250th birthday celebration! 🇺🇸
PFMA is proud to sit on the PA Dairyman Association board.
PFMA is proud to sit on the PA Dairyman Association board.
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PFMA member Freeds Market shared a fun Small Business Saturday clip, and it’s too good not to pass along. Shop local, grab your favorites, and keep that cheese habit going strong. 🧀
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Freeds Market shared a fun Small Business Saturday clip, and it’s too good not to pass along. Shop local, grab your favorites, and keep that cheese habit going strong. 🧀
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PFMA member Pete & Gerry’s just landed on Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business list for Social Good, a nod to their commitment to humane and sustainable egg farming. Congrats to the team, this is well deserved. #peteandgerrys
More on the winners: inc.com/best-in-business
More on the winners: inc.com/best-in-business
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Pete & Gerry’s just landed on Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business list for Social Good, a nod to their commitment to humane and sustainable egg farming. Congrats to the team, this is well deserved. #peteandgerrys
More on the winners: inc.com/best-in-business
More on the winners: inc.com/best-in-business
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PFMA member #Dandy kicked off the season in style at the Sayre Borough Christmas Parade, complete with singer Jenna Buck on their Dandy Canes float. Their annual holiday giving campaign starts today, with every customer contribution supporting more than 65 local charities.
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PFMA member #Dandy kicked off the season in style at the Sayre Borough Christmas Parade, complete with singer Jenna Buck on their Dandy Canes float. Their annual holiday giving campaign starts today, with every customer contribution supporting more than 65 local charities.
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PFMA member #Utz is asking the real questions today. What do you call a folded chip, foldies, flips, or the mysterious third option. Let us know. 🤔
#snacktime #Utz #chips #foodandbeverage #pafavorites
#snacktime #Utz #chips #foodandbeverage #pafavorites
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
PFMA member #Utz is asking the real questions today. What do you call a folded chip, foldies, flips, or the mysterious third option. Let us know. 🤔
#snacktime #Utz #chips #foodandbeverage #pafavorites
#snacktime #Utz #chips #foodandbeverage #pafavorites
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PFMA member #sheetz is looking back on seventy three years of grit and growth.
From one dairy store in 1952 to more than 800 locations and 26,000 employees today, the company built its legacy on community, innovation, and family.
A long run, and a remarkable one.
From one dairy store in 1952 to more than 800 locations and 26,000 employees today, the company built its legacy on community, innovation, and family.
A long run, and a remarkable one.
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
PFMA member #sheetz is looking back on seventy three years of grit and growth.
From one dairy store in 1952 to more than 800 locations and 26,000 employees today, the company built its legacy on community, innovation, and family.
A long run, and a remarkable one.
From one dairy store in 1952 to more than 800 locations and 26,000 employees today, the company built its legacy on community, innovation, and family.
A long run, and a remarkable one.
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PFMA member @UNFI highlighted strong leadership at the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Melissa Sax, Jill Furman, Letta Jenkins, Renee Spear, and CSCO Mark Bushway shared how mentorship and collaboration are building a stronger, more inclusive supply chain.
#UNFI #SupplyChain #WISC
#UNFI #SupplyChain #WISC
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
PFMA member @UNFI highlighted strong leadership at the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Melissa Sax, Jill Furman, Letta Jenkins, Renee Spear, and CSCO Mark Bushway shared how mentorship and collaboration are building a stronger, more inclusive supply chain.
#UNFI #SupplyChain #WISC
#UNFI #SupplyChain #WISC
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PFMA is on site in D.C. for the USA-IT 2025 National Summit. Strong programming, direct engagement with policymakers, and real collaboration on combating illegal trade. Proud to bring the Food and Beverage Industry’s voice to this national conversation.
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PFMA is on site in D.C. for the USA-IT 2025 National Summit. Strong programming, direct engagement with policymakers, and real collaboration on combating illegal trade. Proud to bring the Food and Beverage Industry’s voice to this national conversation.
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PFMA member #FeedingPA teams up with #TroegsBeer as Perpetual Giving returns. Every Perpetual IPA sold this Nov and Dec supports PA’s charitable food network. More than 40,000 dollars has already helped neighbors facing food insecurity. 🍻
blog.troegs.com
blog.troegs.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member #FeedingPA teams up with #TroegsBeer as Perpetual Giving returns. Every Perpetual IPA sold this Nov and Dec supports PA’s charitable food network. More than 40,000 dollars has already helped neighbors facing food insecurity. 🍻
blog.troegs.com
blog.troegs.com
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Holiday lights done right.
PFMA member Herr’s flipped the switch on more than 620,000 lights, and the place is glowing. If you’re looking for a family night that feels festive without breaking the bank, this one’s free and open through January 4.
📍 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham PA
✨ Go see the magic.
PFMA member Herr’s flipped the switch on more than 620,000 lights, and the place is glowing. If you’re looking for a family night that feels festive without breaking the bank, this one’s free and open through January 4.
📍 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham PA
✨ Go see the magic.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Holiday lights done right.
PFMA member Herr’s flipped the switch on more than 620,000 lights, and the place is glowing. If you’re looking for a family night that feels festive without breaking the bank, this one’s free and open through January 4.
📍 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham PA
✨ Go see the magic.
PFMA member Herr’s flipped the switch on more than 620,000 lights, and the place is glowing. If you’re looking for a family night that feels festive without breaking the bank, this one’s free and open through January 4.
📍 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham PA
✨ Go see the magic.
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#RednersMarkets began with two small stores in 1970 and grew into a multi-state community staple while staying true to its family values. Proud to call Redner’s a PFMA member and to support the local suppliers who help keep this legacy strong.
#Redners #LocalBusiness #PAProud
#Redners #LocalBusiness #PAProud
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#RednersMarkets began with two small stores in 1970 and grew into a multi-state community staple while staying true to its family values. Proud to call Redner’s a PFMA member and to support the local suppliers who help keep this legacy strong.
#Redners #LocalBusiness #PAProud
#Redners #LocalBusiness #PAProud
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PFMA member #Dandy Mini Marts continues to show what community leadership looks like. Their team spent October lifting up families and neighbors through the Williams Companies Pink Cups and Drive Pink campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
PFMA member #Dandy Mini Marts continues to show what community leadership looks like. Their team spent October lifting up families and neighbors through the Williams Companies Pink Cups and Drive Pink campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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PFMA member Cooper-Booth Wholesale knows how to throw a Thanksgiving party. We loved these snapshots of a crew that shows up for each other and keeps the season bright.
🦃 Feasting, laughing, and feeling grateful for this incredible team
#FeastModeOn #BestCrewEver #CooperBooth
🦃 Feasting, laughing, and feeling grateful for this incredible team
#FeastModeOn #BestCrewEver #CooperBooth
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Cooper-Booth Wholesale knows how to throw a Thanksgiving party. We loved these snapshots of a crew that shows up for each other and keeps the season bright.
🦃 Feasting, laughing, and feeling grateful for this incredible team
#FeastModeOn #BestCrewEver #CooperBooth
🦃 Feasting, laughing, and feeling grateful for this incredible team
#FeastModeOn #BestCrewEver #CooperBooth
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PFMA member Weaver’s of Wellsville is taking butternut squash soup to a whole new level. The secret move, crisp fried bologna bites with a touch of maple. Sweet, savory, and absolutely worth the extra step. 🍂🥣
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Weaver’s of Wellsville is taking butternut squash soup to a whole new level. The secret move, crisp fried bologna bites with a touch of maple. Sweet, savory, and absolutely worth the extra step. 🍂🥣
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PFMA member #EllisCoffee is serving up a little history. Check out this classic John Ellis and Bro. package from the late 1940s or early 1950s, a reminder of how far this Philly staple has come since 1854.
Small box, big legacy. ☕📦
#EllisCoffee1854 #PhillyHistory #VintagePackaging #Since1854 #TBT
Small box, big legacy. ☕📦
#EllisCoffee1854 #PhillyHistory #VintagePackaging #Since1854 #TBT
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
PFMA member #EllisCoffee is serving up a little history. Check out this classic John Ellis and Bro. package from the late 1940s or early 1950s, a reminder of how far this Philly staple has come since 1854.
Small box, big legacy. ☕📦
#EllisCoffee1854 #PhillyHistory #VintagePackaging #Since1854 #TBT
Small box, big legacy. ☕📦
#EllisCoffee1854 #PhillyHistory #VintagePackaging #Since1854 #TBT
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🎉 A big thank you to PFMA member #Wawa for 54 years of membership! From the very beginning, Wawa has been a leader in convenience, quality, and community! Helping define what great service looks like in Pennsylvania and across the region.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wawa #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wawa #PAFoodMerchants
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🎉 A big thank you to PFMA member #Wawa for 54 years of membership! From the very beginning, Wawa has been a leader in convenience, quality, and community! Helping define what great service looks like in Pennsylvania and across the region.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wawa #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wawa #PAFoodMerchants