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π₯ A look back at #PFMAFLC2026: pricing, elections, federal policy, illicit trade + industry connections in Hershey!
PFMAβs 2026 Fall Legislative Conference brought Pennsylvaniaβs Food and Beverage Industry together Oct. 13-14 at Hershey Country Club for two days of policy discussions, industry updates and member connections.
Thanks! @InmarInc @FMI_ORG @NationalGrocers @UNFI @consumerbrands @CoreMarkHQ @InsidePMI @Eagle63 @BritCrampsie @Hersheys
Next stop: @VFCasinoResort in May 2027!
πΈοΈ Spooky season is getting egg-stra creative! π₯π»
PFMA member @peteandgerrys is bringing some Halloween fun to the breakfast table with these spider web-dyed eggs! Check out their creepy-cool creation and get inspired for your own Halloween Eggs! π
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π Welcome to PFMA, Xcaliber International!
For nearly 25 years, @SM0KElahoma has supplied wholesalers and retailers across the country with fourth-tier tobacco products. The company focuses on providing quality products and dependable service to its wholesale and retail partners.
We're glad to welcome Xcaliber International as a PFMA member!
π Learn more: loom.ly/90GNKcY
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Spooky season snack idea from PFMA Member Orontes Yogurt! π»π₯£
Orontes is serving up a simple ghost-shaped yogurt dip made with plain yogurt, brown sugar, honey and chocolate chips, paired with your favorite fruit. A fun one for Halloween parties, after-school snacks or a family night in. ππ
#Halloween #OrontesYogurt #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
Spooky season snack idea from PFMA Member Orontes Yogurt! π»π₯£
Orontes is serving up a simple ghost-shaped yogurt dip made with plain yogurt, brown sugar, honey and chocolate chips, paired with your favorite fruit. A fun one for Halloween parties, after-school snacks or a family night in. ππ
#Halloween #OrontesYogurt #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
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π Registration is open for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference!
Join PFMA, the New Jersey Food Council, Delaware Food Industry Council and New Jersey Retail Merchants Association for a day focused on loss prevention and protecting businesses across the food and beverage industry.
π On the agenda:
πΉ $19 Million Pennsylvania Pawnshop ORC Case
πΉ AI in Our Aisles with Alex Siskos of Everseen
πΉ Stopping SNAP Theft & Protecting Customers
πΉ Gift Card Fraud & the Law
πΉ Human Trafficking Prevention with Heather Fry of TAT
πΉ Supply Chain Theft with Phil Johnson of TJX
πΉ FIFA Security Debrief with Max Escate
π PFMA and NJFC will also recognize Joe Peluso, Director of Asset Protection & Safety at PFMA member Weis Markets, with the 2026 Loss Prevention Professional Award. Law enforcement honorees include Detective Sergeant Mitch Cowitt and Captain Ray Evers.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
β° 8 am to 3:30 pm
π Forsgate Country Club, Monroe, NJ
π Register today: loom.ly/O39OLRY
#LossPrevention #PFMA #FoodIndustry @NJ_EatsAtHome
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PFMA Corporate Leadership Sponsors and Members @Wakefern_Food and @ShopRiteStores, along with The Fresh Grocer, joined @America250_PA for a volunteer shift at Philabundanceβs South Philadelphia warehouse.
Wakefern also contributed $20,000 to Philabundance to support its work addressing food insecurity across the region. π
#Philabundance #CommunitySupport #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
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π PFMA's Pharmacy Council will meet Tuesday, October 27, at 2 pm for its first meeting under new Council Chair Harshil Patel, Director of @Wakefern_Food Corp.'s Pharmacy Division.
The council brings PFMA members together to discuss issues affecting pharmacies, share industry perspectives and help shape PFMA's policy and advocacy priorities.
#PFMA #Pharmacy #Pennsylvania
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Less than 90 days to go until the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show. ππ½π
The show returns Jan. 9-16 with eight days of Pennsylvania agriculture, food and plenty of Farm Show favorites. Many PFMA members will be there throughout the week. What are you looking forward to most?
#PAFarmShow #PennsylvaniaAgriculture #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
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Happy 89th birthday to PFMA Member Swarthmore Co-op! ππ
October is National Co-op Month, and Swarthmore Co-op is marking the occasion with nearly nine decades of service to its community. Hereβs to 89 years, and many more ahead. π
@Swacoop
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Apple pie season, with a twist. ππ₯§
PFMA Member The Gourmet Egg Roll Company is rolling fall flavor into dessert with its Apple Pie Egg Rolls. Crispy outside, apple pie inside. Thatβs a pretty good October combination.
#ApplePie #EggRolls #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
π Welcome to PFMA, Xcaliber International!
For nearly 25 years, @SM0KElahoma has supplied wholesalers and retailers across the country with fourth-tier tobacco products. The company focuses on providing quality products and dependable service to its wholesale and retail partners.
We're glad to welcome Xcaliber International as a PFMA member!
π Learn more: loom.ly/90GNKcY
Apple pie season, with a twist. ππ₯§
PFMA Member The Gourmet Egg Roll Company is rolling fall flavor into dessert with its Apple Pie Egg Rolls. Crispy outside, apple pie inside. Thatβs a pretty good October combination.
#ApplePie #EggRolls #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
Happy 89th birthday to PFMA Member Swarthmore Co-op! ππ
October is National Co-op Month, and Swarthmore Co-op is marking the occasion with nearly nine decades of service to its community. Hereβs to 89 years, and many more ahead. π
@Swacoop
Less than 90 days to go until the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show. ππ½π
The show returns Jan. 9-16 with eight days of Pennsylvania agriculture, food and plenty of Farm Show favorites. Many PFMA members will be there throughout the week. What are you looking forward to most?
#PAFarmShow #PennsylvaniaAgriculture #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
π PFMA's Pharmacy Council will meet Tuesday, October 27, at 2 pm for its first meeting under new Council Chair Harshil Patel, Director of @Wakefern_Food Corp.'s Pharmacy Division.
The council brings PFMA members together to discuss issues affecting pharmacies, share industry perspectives and help shape PFMA's policy and advocacy priorities.
#PFMA #Pharmacy #Pennsylvania
PFMA Corporate Leadership Sponsors and Members @Wakefern_Food and @ShopRiteStores, along with The Fresh Grocer, joined @America250_PA for a volunteer shift at Philabundanceβs South Philadelphia warehouse.
Wakefern also contributed $20,000 to Philabundance to support its work addressing food insecurity across the region. π
#Philabundance #CommunitySupport #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
π Registration is open for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference!
Join PFMA, the New Jersey Food Council, Delaware Food Industry Council and New Jersey Retail Merchants Association for a day focused on loss prevention and protecting businesses across the food and beverage industry.
π On the agenda:
πΉ $19 Million Pennsylvania Pawnshop ORC Case
πΉ AI in Our Aisles with Alex Siskos of Everseen
πΉ Stopping SNAP Theft & Protecting Customers
πΉ Gift Card Fraud & the Law
πΉ Human Trafficking Prevention with Heather Fry of TAT
πΉ Supply Chain Theft with Phil Johnson of TJX
πΉ FIFA Security Debrief with Max Escate
π PFMA and NJFC will also recognize Joe Peluso, Director of Asset Protection & Safety at PFMA member Weis Markets, with the 2026 Loss Prevention Professional Award. Law enforcement honorees include Detective Sergeant Mitch Cowitt and Captain Ray Evers.
π
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
β° 8 am to 3:30 pm
π Forsgate Country Club, Monroe, NJ
π Register today: loom.ly/O39OLRY
#LossPrevention #PFMA #FoodIndustry @NJ_EatsAtHome
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What will the 2026 midterm election results mean for tax policy and businesses heading into the next Congress? ποΈ
PFMA Corporate Leadership Sponsor @EisnerAmper is hosting a post-election webinar on Nov. 10 to break down the results, each partyβs legislative priorities and where bipartisan agreement could shape tax policy.
π
Nov. 10
β° Noon to 1 p.m. ET
π» Virtual
π Register: loom.ly/xU4ZAdY
The webinar also qualifies for 1.0 CPE credit in Taxes.
#PFMA #EisnerAmper #TaxPolicy #2026Midterms
What will the 2026 midterm election results mean for tax policy and businesses heading into the next Congress? ποΈ
PFMA Corporate Leadership Sponsor @EisnerAmper is hosting a post-election webinar on Nov. 10 to break down the results, each partyβs legislative priorities and where bipartisan agreement could shape tax policy.
π
Nov. 10
β° Noon to 1 p.m. ET
π» Virtual
π Register: loom.ly/xU4ZAdY
The webinar also qualifies for 1.0 CPE credit in Taxes.
#PFMA #EisnerAmper #TaxPolicy #2026Midterms
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Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman joins @PAFoodMerchants President and CEO @AlexanderBaloga to discuss how the PA Senate works behind the scenes, the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the issues shaping the remainder of 2026.
@SenatorPittman talks about affordability, energy costs, permitting reform, state spending, data center development and other concerns he hears from Pennsylvania businesses and communities.
#PFMA #informational #government #PA









