The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is launching Season 10 of Shelf Confidence, the association’s podcast focused on trends, innovation and issues shaping the food and beverage industry. The new season premieres Thursday, July 30, with new episodes released Thursday mornings on PFMA’s social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the PFMA website and all major […]
Category: Association News
Posted inAssociation News, News, Online Grocery Technology
Protected: BRdata Powers ROFDA Data Cloud, Unlocking Unified Data and Insights for Grocers
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Posted inNews, Association News, Featured News, Southeast
Ikard: TN Grocers Relieved Healthy SNAP Waiver Halted
They had been preparing to implement changes to eligibility beginning July 31 that would have excluded some purchases.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Report: Store Brands Hit 23.8% Unit Market Share As National Brands Lag
Store brands continued to strengthen their position in the marketplace during the first half of 2026, outperforming national brands in unit sales, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). Over the six months ending June 14, store brand unit sales increased 0.2 percent while national brand unit sales declined 0.5 percent – a spread […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Opens Registration For 2026 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has opened registration for its 2026 PFMA Fall Legislative Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The annual conference brings Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry together for two days focused on government relations, advocacy, industry issues and member connections. “PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference gives our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Featured News, National, News
FMI Report: Food Industry Investing In Tech To Enhance In-Store Experience
Despite macroeconomic challenges, the food industry is leading in new technology implementation, offering more consumer-friendly in-store experiences and providing more options to help Americans reach their health goals, according to The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report released by FMI – The Food Industry Association. “Consumers are increasingly sensitive to both the cost of food […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, C-Store News, National, News
White House Staffer McMullan Joins NACS As VP, Government Relations
Pace McMullan, most recently deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs for the Senate, has joined the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as VP of government relations. McMullan brings more than a decade of experience in legislative affairs on Capitol Hill to the role. “Bringing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, News, Northeast
NJ Passes Fair Price Protection Act To Ban Personalized Grocery Pricing
The New Jersey Legislature has passed the Fair Price Protection Act, sending the bill to Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who has indicated she will sign it into law. Once signed, New Jersey will become the third state in the country to prohibit personalized pricing for groceries, following Maryland and Connecticut. The legislation, which combines Senate Bill […]