In this issueAlcohol Sales Discussion Heats Up P.1

ACME Celebrates Grand Opening P.2

Lauer Joins PFMA P.5

Buyer ’s Guide P.11-15

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY2015

Minimum Wage Hike Bills IntroducedSeveral minimum wage hike proposals have been introduced in the new 2015-2016 legislative session. On February 9, the Raise the Minimum Wage PA Coalition kicked off an event to highlight efforts to increase Pennsylvania′s rate of $7.25 per hour to $10.10 per hour.

Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) has introduced a five-bill package that would raise the minimum wage to a $10.10 per hour rate and Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) has announced plans to do the same in the House.

Surprisingly they have an ally in Senator Scott Wagner (R-York). On January 26, he circulated a co-sponsorship memo to Senate members to alert them that he would be introducing legislation to raise the minimum wage to $8.75 per hour in $0.50 increments over the course of three years. His legislation would provide for a "training wage" for everyone under age 18 that would be equal to the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

According to the PA Independent, ‟ J. Wesley Leckrone, a political science professor at Widener University, said raising the minimum wage would be an “uphill battle,” given that Pennsylvania’s General Assembly tilted even further to the right in the last election and that business-friendly Republicans usually oppose the policy. It’s also hard to think the GOP would give a victory to new Gov. Tom Wolf."

Covering All Aspects of Pennsylvania’s Retail Food Industry

P e n n s y l v a n i a F o o d M e r c h a n t s A s s o c i a t i o nPennsylvania Food Merchants Association

House Majority Leader Sets Timetable for House Liquor Privatization Vote

HARRISBURG (February 10, 2015) – House Majority Leader Dave Reed is “very confident” a bill to sell off the state liquor system will pass his chamber days before Gov. Tom Wolf makes his first budget pitch to the Legislature next month.

“I think we have a budget discussion ahead of us and we're going to be looking for revenue, and I don't think anyone wants to turn down a potential revenue source and take it off the table immediately,” said Reed (R-Indiana).

Reed said the House will schedule a full, five-day session for the week of Feb. 23. He offered little detail on a proposal, other than to say he plans to initially pass something “as close to” the bill that passed the House in March 2013, which he said will serve as “a starting point.”

“Like with any piece of legislation, there may be minor changes, perhaps major changes, depending on how

the negotiations go,” Reed said. But Wolf and House Democrats are pushing for “modernization” options.

“Gov. Wolf does not support the privatization of the state’s liquor system. However, the governor looks forward to working with members of the Legislature to vastly improve the system to give consumers more options and make sales more convenient,” said spokesman Jeff Sheridan.

Some options Wolf could support include removing Sunday sales limitations, ensuring prices are competitive with other states, opening small retail stores in places like supermarkets, and allowing direct shipment of wine and spirits, Sheridan said.

House Democrats are “firmly opposed” to privatization proposals, said Bill Patton, spokesman for House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny.

“With the state facing a large (continued on page 6)

PFMA staff presented “Friend of The Food Industry” Awards to 20 Pennsylvania House and Senate member recipients in the new year.

Saubel’s Markets Buys Reserve Champion SteerSaubel’s Markets, Shrewsbury, Penn-sylvania supported the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Sale of Champions with the purchase of the Reserve Cham-pion Steer, shown by Matt Mitchell of Lancaster County, for $6,500. From left, Amy Kaltreider, Department of Agriculture Secretary George Grieg, Greg Saubel, Betti Saubel, Susan Mitchell, Jeff Mitchell, Jake Keesee, Kevin Keesee and Matt Mitchell.

By Kevin Zwick, Staff Reporter at Capitolwire

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Weis Hosts Pennsylvania Product Display at the Farm Show Media, Pennsylvania — ACME Markets, Inc.

celebrated the grand re-opening of its Media, Pennsylvania supermarket on Friday, January 9, 2015 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dona-tions to area organizations.

The remodeled store, located at 527 East Baltimore Pike, Media, Pa., offers expanded vari-eties of the freshest product, top-quality meats and seafood, and a large selection of natural,gluten-free, organic, and local products.

The remodel provides a warm, inviting atmo-sphere for shoppers that highlights fresh depart-ments and enhanced specialty shops. The Media store features a premium service deli with more fresh cut meat and cheese selections than ever, an olive bar, a dedicated Natural/Gluten-Free/Organic grocery section, and a premium cake case in the bakery.

ACME executives and local officials joined Store Director Steve Hallinan at the ceremony where they donated more than $3,000 to local com-munity organizations such as Nativity BVM Church Food Pantry, Nether Providence Police Department, youth sports and the local SPCA. In addition, ACME donated a park bench made from recycled plastic bags to Rose Tree Park.

“Over 65 years in Media alone is something to celebrate but this remodeled store celebrates ourcustomers and we are thrilled to offer them such a fantastic shopping experience,” said Jim Perkins, president of ACME. “From the product selection to the new design and layout, our goal was to tailor this store for our neighbors in Media. We’ve created a fresh, new feel to the shopping experi-ence with greater selections, convenience, and variety. We look forward to continuing to bring the best of ACME to the residents of Media and the surrounding area for many years to come.”

ACME Celebrates Grand Re-opening in Media$3,000 Donated to Area Organizations

ACME Markets’ Dan Croce, vice president of operations, welcomes guests and the press to the grand re-opening of the company’s Media, Penn-sylvania supermarket.

Cutting the ribbon at the Media grand re-opening are, from left, Barbara Seeger, ACME Media, as-sistant store director; Rep. Joseph Hackett (R-161); Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9); Bob McMahon, Mayor of Media; Steve Hallinan, store director; William Wahl, assistant store director; and Jim Perkins, ACME president, surrounded by ACME associates.

Weis Markets displayed Pennsylvania produced prod-ucts during the Farm Show, January 9 - 17 in Harrisburg.

For the first time, Weis included Pennsylvania beers as part of the display. Weis now offers beer gardens in stores where it has obtained a license.

Weis donated $10,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s Fill a Glass of Hope. The week-long cam-paign encouraged visitors to donate and raise funds for the milk distribution program, which gets milk to hungry Pennsylvanians.

ACME enhanced its product offering and selec-tion in its bakery, meat, seafood departments, (all pictured) produce and natural, organic and gluten-free. Photos courtesy ACME Markets.

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Peroni Named Woman of InfluencePFMA Director of Communications and Media Relations Elizabeth Peroni has been honored as a 2015 Woman of Influence within the Food Industry by The Griffin Report.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Women of Influence in the Food Industry awards.

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GIANT Food Stores and parent com-pany Ahold USA supported the PA Preferred Reception during the Penn-sylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on January 9. From left, Kelly Krutz, Ahold USA director of floral; Tom Lenkevich president, GIANT Foods Stores; Susan Ridge, Pennsylvania first lady; Governor Tom Ridge; John MacDonald, director marketing & external communications, GIANT Food Stores; Larry Stover, senior vice president of operations, GIANT Food Stores; Robert Backer Ahold USA produce category manager; and Deb Kreider, Ahold USA director of produce.

GIANT Food’s Larry Stover, senior vice president of operations, left; and John MacDonald, director of marketing and external communications, right; greet Agriculture Secretary George Greig during the PA Preferred Reception at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Giant Food Stores, Weis Markets and PFMA were among the reception sponsors.

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Welcome New PFMA MembersRetail MembersHealth Depot, Lancaster, PASheetz - New LocationsShop ‘n Save Youngwood, Youngwood, PAShopRite of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PAShopRite of Fox Street, Philadelphia, PAShopRite of Hatfield, Hatfield, PAShopRite of Yardley, Morrisville, PAThe Fresh Grocer - additional locations, Philadelphia, PA

The ShopRite Pharmacy at Doylestown

Sunoco, Inc., Harrisburg, PA

Associate MembersC&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Keene, NHDietz & Watson, Philadelphia, PARubbermaid Commercial Products, Winchester, VAThe Class Produce Group, Jessup, MDThe Matworks, Beltsville, MDSmith Provision Company, Erie, PA

Lauer Joins PFMA as Director of Membership DevelopmentThe Pennsylvania Food Mer-chants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Lauer to director of membership devel-opment. Lauer has nearly 45 years experience in the food industry, which will be a great asset to the association as it works to grow its membership and increase contact with its current members.

“We are so pleased to have Gary Lauer on the PFMA team,” said David McCorkle, PFMA president and CEO. “His industry experience and contacts will help us grow the PFMA membership and pro-vide more outreach to our cur-rent members.”

Lauer will report to McCorkle.

He most recently worked for Associated Wholesalers Inc. (AWI), now C&S Wholesale Grocers, for 15 years where he served as director of retail development. At AWI, Lauer worked closely with indepen-dent retailers to help plan their business growth and succes-sion.

Before joining AWI, he worked at wholesaler Fleming Foods (formerly Scrivner and P. A. & S. Small Company) for 29 years. During his tenure, he worked his way through positions such as retail management trainee, head buyer, director of merchandising, director of sales and division president.

He has also served on the PFMA board and Pennsylva-

nia Convenience Store Coun-cil executive committee.

He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University Academy of Food Marketing and he earned his MBA from York Col lege of Pennsylvania.

Lauer and his wife Kathy live in the York area, where he is active in the community.

Gary LauerDirector of Membership Development

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Liquor (cont. from front pg.)

structural budget deficit, it would be foolish to forfeit a valuable, revenue-producing asset like the wine and spirit shops just to get an uncertain amount of one-time revenue,” Patton said, adding House Democrats will continue to support “very promising ideas to modernize” the existing system.

Reed said initial passage in the House would probably only hap-pen with Republican support, but he believes with a Democratic governor, House Democrats will eventually have to come to the bargaining table.

“Everybody's going to be at the table,” Reed added. “There's going to have to be a little give and take at the end if you're going to get a budget done by June 30.”

Republican budget analysts in 2013 estimated the final version of the bill that passed the House would generate $1.1 billion in one-time revenue, including $404 million from retail wine and spirit licenses and $573 million from wholesale wine and spirit licenses. Another $137 million could have been generated from 827 grocery store wine licenses and $9 million from upgraded retail dispenser licenses. Democratic analysts said the one-time revenue range would be between $425 million and $800 million.

Reed suggested any potential revenue could be spread over two years, depending on how long it takes to implement the divestiture of the retail and wholesale systems.

A co-sponsorship memo was sent to members last month by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) who carried the liquor privatization torch the past few years. He said he planned to reintroduce his bill from last session.

During the campaign, Wolf said trying to privatize the state-owned liquor stores is “inefficient” and “puts good paying, middle class jobs at risk.” The jobs of roughly 3,000 unionized state store clerks are at risk under any privatization proposal, the United Food and Commercial Workers union has argued.

PFMA’s David McCorkle, president and CEO, and Alex Baloga, director of government and public re-lations, visited 20 lawmakers at their capitol offices this month to present the 2014 “Friend of the Food Industry” Awards. The award is presented to legisla-tors who exemplify the values of our supermarket, convenience store and associate members.

PFMA Presents 2014 ‘Friend of the Food

Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), left, accepts his “Friend of the Food Industry” award from PFMA’s Alex Baloga, second from left, and David McCorkle, right. Karen Coates, Speaker Turzai’s chief of staff, also accepts the association’s thanks.

PFMA’s David McCorkle, left, and Alex Baloga, right, present the “Friend of the Food Industry” award to House Minority Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny).

Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) also supported issues important to the food industry in 2014.

PFMA’s David McCorkle, left, and Alex Baloga, right, thank Senator Don White (R-Indiana) for his support of industry issues.

Senator Scott Wagner (R-York) accepts his award from McCorkle and Baloga.

Representative John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) ac-cepts his “Friend of the Food Industry” award and thanks for his support in 2014.

“Friend of the Food Industry” awardees included Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-Centre), left, and Senator John Eichelberger (R-Blair), right.

Representative Bill Adolph (R-Delaware) accepts his “Friend of the Food Industry” award for his sup-port of state food industry issues.

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Industry’ Awards to Pennsylvania Lawmakers

Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) was also presented with the “Friend of the Food Industry” award.

Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna) accepts his food industry award from Pres. David McCorkle and Alex Baloga, director of government and public relations.

Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) accepts his food industry award from Alex Baloga, director of government and public relations.

PFMA thanks Senator Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) for his support of food industry issues.

Left, Rep. Kerry Benning-hoff (R-Centre) accepts his “Friend of the Food Indust ry” award f rom Baloga and McCorkle.

Representative Stan Saylor (R-York) accepts his award and thanks for his support of food industry issues from Alex Baloga.

Thank you Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) for supporting food industry issues.

2014 “Friend of the Food Industry” award recipient Representative Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny) receives thanks from PFMA’s Alex Baloga and David McCorkle.

President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) receives his award from Baloga and McCorkle.

House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) accepts his “Friend of the Food Industry” award from Baloga and McCorkle.

Paid Sick Leave Bill Sees Movement in PhiladelphiaCity Councilman William Greenlee's bill, which calls for Philadelphia employers (with ten or more employees) to provide their workers with paid sick leave, moved closer to becoming law on February 3 after a City Council com-mittee approved proposed ordinance 141026 in support of the mandate. The bill would require all employers with 10 or more workers to provide them with one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked — up to a maximum of 40 hours or five days a year.

Mayor Nutter, who has vetoed similar bills in two prior ses-sions, offered support of the proposal via his chief of staff Everett Gillison, who testified that the administration was pleased with amendments to the bill.

The bill is expected to be approved by City Council on Feb. 12.

2015 is an election year for mayor and city council.

Rep. Brandon Neuman ( D - W a s h i n g t o n ) accepted his “Friend of the Food Industry” award from Alex Balo-ga on February 11 for his support of state food industry issues.

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At Associated Grocers of New England, we continually challenge ourselves to find new opportunities and products that will help make our retailers more competitive. For instance, specialty, natural and organic foods are among the fastest growing categories in the U.S. For many independent retailers, these categories have been challenging. But with a delivery system second to none... that’s about to change!

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Business & Consulting Services

Advertising/Printing

Accounting

Associations/Partners

Environment/Remediation

Construction/Engineering

Energy & Equipment

GROUNDWATER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.443 McCormick Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Phone: (717) 691-9799Specialty: Petroleum loss investigation & remediation services, USTIF claims, ACT 2 closures and Phase I ESAs. Website: www.gwater.com

URS CORPORATION4507 North Front Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: (717) 635-7901Specialty: Leading provider of engineering, construction, and technical services for private companies around the world.Website: www.urs.com

POWER DOWN LLC2843 Whitetail Court, Doylestown, PA 18902Phone: (267) 885-5069Specialty: Retrofit businesses with coolers to install EC Motors, energy-efficient lighting, including cooler doors & moisture sensors to regulate anti-sweat devices. Website: www.mypowerdown.com

Financial Services

NORTHWESTERN PA FOOD COUNCIL2840 West 21st Street, Erie, PA 16506Phone: (814) 453-7588Specialty: Food retailer representation in state & local government.

KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL105 West Fourth Street, 2nd Floor, Greensburg, PA 15601Phone: (877) 772-3673Specialty: Empower Pennsylvanians to make our communities clean and beautiful.Website: www.keeppabeautiful.org

PENNSYLVANIA NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION3899 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: (717) 703-3000Specialty: Trade association supporting the newspaper industry in Pennsylvania.Website: www.pa-newspaper.orgPENNSYLVANIA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION 100 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: (717) 232-4433Specialty: Trade association, advocate for Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry.Website: www.patourism.org

PITTSBURGH ASSOC. OF MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVESP.O. Box 426, South Park, PA 15129 Phone: (412) 655-7574Specialty: Manufacturers’ representatives association, networking and social events.

HERBEIN + COMPANY2763 Century Boulevard, Reading, PA 19610Phone: (610) 378-1175Specialty: Accounting, auditing, litigation support, business valuation & succession planning.Website: www.herbein.com

REFRIGERATOR MEDIA ADVERTISING2400 Interlachen Road, Suite 419, Spring Park, MN 55384Phone: (651) 755-7226Specialty: “Refrigerator Savings” magnet mailer program. Direct mail coupons in a chronologically-released format to hang on a refrigerator for 8 weeks.

COHNREZNICK LLP500 East Pratt Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21202Phone: (410) 783-4900Specialty: Accounting and assurance, tax, and business advisory. Provides a range of services to help businesses succeed.Website: www.cohnreznick.comWEISERMAZARS LLP501 Office Center Drive, Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034Phone: (267) 532-4408Specialty: Unique combination of foresight and experience when fulfilling client needs in accounting, tax and advisory services.Website: www.weisermazars.com/

MEMO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.P.O. Box 8863, Camp Hill, PA 17001-8863 Phone: (800) 922-8079Specialty: Customized turn-key, back office, low priced money order processing, equipment maintenance & depot service. Electronic bill pay.Website: www.memoco.com

STREETMARC1725 Tower Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844Phone: (570) 412-6575Specialty: Full-service advertising/marketing agency offering retail shopper promotions. Connecticut, Florida & Pennsylvania offices.Website: www.streetmarc.com

InsuranceCO-OP AGENCY, INC.729 E. Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067-2200Phone: (717) 866-9747Specialty: Full service, independent insurance agency.Website: www.coopagency.comGLEASON, INC.551 Main Street East, P.O. Box 8, Johnstown, PA 15907Phone: (877) GLEASON or (814) 532-0200Specialty: Insurance, financial & technology services; slip/fall prevention.Website: www.gleasoninc.comTHE GRAHAM COMPANYOne Penn Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102Phone: (215) 701-5259Specialty: Insurance brokerage & consulting firm committed to enhancing employee safety & business viability through an action oriented approach.Website: www.grahamco.comMILLENIUM INSURANCE GROUP135 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557-1276Phone: (717) 354-4774Specialty: Medical insurance programs.Website: www.milleniuminsurancegroup.com

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Business & Consulting Services Legal Services

UNITED AMERICAN SECURITY23 Casey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702Phone: (570) 825-9696Specialty: Loss prevention technologies and video surveillance.Website: www.teamusa.com

RHOADS & SINON, LLP1 South Market Square, 12th Floor, Box 1146, Harrisburg, PA 17101Phone: (717) 233-5731Specialty: Business law, real estate development, tax, corporate & shareholder matters, contracts & defend clients in business disputes. Website: www.rhoads-sinon.comMARK N. SUPRENANT, ATTORNEY AT LAWP.O. Box 1816, West Chester, PA 19380Phone: (484) 604-0850 Website: www.suprenantlaw.comSpecialty: Legal services for food industry retailers.

FLAHERTY & O’HARA, PC610 Smithfield Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: (412) 456-2001Specialty: Alcohol beverage counseling (licensing, litigation & related services) for restaurant, hospitality & entertainment industry clients. Website: www.flaherty-ohara.com

Loss PreventionAGILENCE, INC.1020 Briggs Road, Suite 110, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054Phone: (856) 366-1200Specialty: Leading provider of intelligent video auditing solutions. Website: www.agilenceinc.comCOMMAND CORPORATIONP.O. Box 832, East Granby, CT 06026Phone: (860) 653-1717 Specialty: Electronic security & surveillance.Website: www.commandco.com

Sales & MarketingPACE TARGET BROKERAGEP.O. Box 337 Williamstown, NJ 08094Phone: (856) 629-2551Specialty: Sales & marketing - promoting the food industry.Website: www.pacetarget.comPENNSYLVANIA PREFERRED® PROGRAM2301 N Cameron Street, Room 311, Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: (717) 783-8462Specialty: PA Preferred® certified products are grown, harvested & processed in PA. 93% of PA consumers want to buy local.Website: www.papreferred.comPOS TUNING173 Edgemoor Road, Wilmington, DE 19809Phone: (302) 482-1593 Website: www.postuning.comSpecialty: Optimize product presentation at point of sale to improve convenience, minimize shelf care expense, reduce theft & optimize sales.

STREETMARC1725 Tower Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844Phone: (570) 412-6575Specialty: Full-service advertising & marketing agency with a speciality in retail shopper promotions with offices in Connecticut, Florida & PA. Website: www.streetmarc.com

RETAIL MARKETING GROUP LLC300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 160, Horsham, PA 19044Phone: (215) 293-9600Specialty: Advertising, promotion and merchandising.Website: www.thriftwayshopnbag.com

UtilitiesCENTRAL ENERGY NORTHEAST LLC1150 First Avenue, Suite 501, King of Prussia, PA 19406Phone: (800) 377-3420Specialty: Commercial Electric and Gas Broker representing numerous energy suppliers and generators. Website: www.centralenergy-ne.com

WINDSOR MARKETING GROUP100 Marketing Group, Suffield, CT 06078 Phone: (860) 386-2571Specialty: Innovative Solutions for In-Store Marketing.Website: www.windsormarketing.com

Point of Sale Payment ProcessingWORLDPAY600 Morgan Falls Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30350Phone: (571) 395-7846Specialty: Payment Processing Service.Website: www.worldpay.com

Plastic Bag & Film ProductsHILEX POLY CO. LLC101 E. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550Phone: (972) 921-1338Specialty: Leading manufacturer of plastic bag and film products, fo-cusing primarily on high density polyethylene film & related services.Website: www.hilexpoly.com

LEGAL SHIELD1813 Eberts Lane, York, PA 17406Phone: (717) 424-0476 Website: www.legalshield.comSpecialty: Provider of legal safeguards for small businesses.

Sales & MarketingM.I. KNIGHT COMPANYP.O. Box 82, Lafayete Hill, PA 19444Phone: (215) 247-3338Specialty: Food Broker/Manufacturing Agent.

Perishables/Food Service Bakery

SCHWEBEL’S BAKING COMPANYP.O. Box 6018, Youngstown, OH 44501-6018Phone: (570) 286-5845Specialty: Bread, rolls, bagels & tortilla products - all baking needs.Website: www.schwebels.com

CateringTRIPLE FRESH CATERING801 Doe Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA 19320Phone: (888) -3fresh-0 Website: www.triplefresh.netSpecialty: Full off-premises catering service for all types of corporate or private functions.

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Perishables/Food Service Dairy/Frozen Foods

DEAN DAIRY PRODUCTS1858 Oneida Lane, Sharpsville, PA 16150Phone: (724) 962-7801Specialty: Milk, dairy products and fruit drinks.Website: www.deanfoods.com

KESSLER’S INC.P.O. Box 126, Lemoyne, PA 17043Phone: (800) 382-1328 or (717) 763-7162 Specialty: Fresh & smoked meat items, deli items & private label.Website: www.kesslerfoods.com

DIETZ AND WATSON, INC.5701 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135Phone: (215) 831-9000Specialty: Manufacturer of deli meats and artisan cheeses.Website: www.dietzandwatson.com

HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY 201 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Phone: (717) 238-8134Specialty: Ice cream and novelties.Website: www.hersheyicecream.comMEADOW BROOK DAIRYP.O. Box 7219, Erie, PA 16510Phone: (814) 899-3191 Specialty: Milk, juice, water, teas and drinks.Website: www.meadowbrookdairy.comUPSTATE FARMS COOPERATIVE, INC.1730 Dale Road, Buffalo, NY 14225Phone: (716) 892-2121Specialty: Milk & dairy products; cooperative owned by local dairy farmersWebsite: www.upstatefarmscoop.com

SELTZER’S LEBANON BOLOGNA CO.230 North College Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 Phone: (800) 282-6336Specialty: Lebanon & sweet bologna, turkey breast & beef sticks.Website: www.seltzerslebanonbologna.com

Deli/Meats

Center Store Beverage

Eggs/Poultry

Produce

ELLIS COFFEE COMPANY2835 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137 Phone: (215) 537-9500Specialty: Coffee, other related beverages and items.Website: www.elliscoffee.com

HILLANDALE FARMS OF PA3rd Street & Crooked Run, North Versailles, PA 15137 Phone: (412) 462-9440 Specialty: Eggs, butter, cheese, meats, bacon & English muffins.Website: www.hillandalefarms.com

THE CLASS PRODUCE GROUP8477 Dorsey Run Road, Jessup, MD 20794Phone: (410) 799-5700Specialty: Wholesale produce distributor and fresh fruit and vegetable processor.Website: www.ClassProduce.com

R.W. SAUDER, INC.P.O. Box 427, Lititz, PA 17543 Phone: (717) 626-2074Specialty: Eggs - hard cooked, flavored, deviled egg kits, & more.Website: www.saudereggs.com

Snack Foods

SNYDER’S-LANCE1250 York Street, PO Box 6917, Hanover, PA 17331 Phone: (973) 216-2037Specialty: Manufacturer and distributor of pretzels, sandwich crackers, chips, cookies, tortilla chips, restaurant-style crackers, nuts and more. Website: www.snyderslance.com

UTZ QUALITY FOODS900 High Street, Hanover, PA 17331 Phone: (717) 637-6644 Website: www.utzsnacks.comSpecialty: Grandma Utz’s potato chips, corn & tortilla chips, popcorn, cheese curls, pretzels, onion rings, pork rinds & other chip varieties.

HERR FOODS20 Herr Drive, P.O. Box 300, Nottingham, PA 19362 Phone: (610) 932-9330 Specialty: Manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, in-cluding potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls & popcorn.Website: www.herrs.com

SMITH PROVISION COMPANY1300 Cranberry Street, Erie, PA 16501 Phone: (814) 459-4974Specialty: Quality wieners, sausages, deli meats, bacon & ham.Website: http://www.smithhotdogs.com/

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EquipmentStore-Level Solutions Miscellaneous Services

CLARK CONVENIENCE STORE PRODUCTS306 Airport Drive, Smoketown, PA 17576 Phone: (800) 678-5517 ext. 433 Specialty: Foodservice, refrigeration & beverage equipment and service. Website: www.csp4.comCOMMAND CORPORATIONP.O. Box 832, 59 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026 Phone: (860) 653-1717 Specialty: Electronic security & surveillance.Website: www.commandco.com

GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS - PITTSBURGH519 Parkway View Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Phone: (412) 787-1030Specialty: Concession equipment & supplies. Gourmet popcorn and Caramel Corn Production.Website: www.goldmedalpittsburgh.com

KREISER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY13800 Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 Phone: (724) 863-3360Specialty: Foodservice equipmentWebsite: www.kreiserdistributing.com

READING CONSUMER PRODUCTS80 Witman Road, Reading, PA 19605 Phone: (610) 939-9716Specialty: Floor care equipment.Website: www.readingconsumerproduct.com

MEMO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.P.O. Box 8863, Camp Hill, PA 17001-8863 Phone: (800) 922-8079Specialty: Standard Register equipment, low-priced money orders & electronic bill payments.Website: www.memoco.com

Cleaning Solutions - Store Use

Coupon Processing

Money Services

Construction Services

Lottery

APTER INDUSTRIES, INC.1224 Long Run Road, McKeesport, PA 15131 Phone: (412) 672-9628Specialty: Store-use cleaning chemicals.Website: www.apterindustries.com

PENNSYLVANIA COUPON REDEMPTION SERVICES, INC.P.O. Box 8867, Camp Hill, PA 17001 Phone: (800) 543-8207Website: www.pfma.org/pcrs.html

MEMO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.P.O. Box 8863, Camp Hill, PA 17001-8863 Phone: (800) 922-8079Specialty: Low-priced money orders & electronic bill payments.Website: www.memoco.comPREPAID VENTURES, LLC3333 New Hyde Park Road, New York, NY 11042Phone: (516) 653-2501Specialty: Prepaid Visa cards.Website: www.nexiscard.com

LYNMAR BUILDERS261 Harvard Avenue, Westville, NJ 08093 Phone: (856) 456-0856Specialty: General Contracting, Construction Management, Seven days a week with 24-hour maintenance dispatch.

PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY1200 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057 Phone: (717) 702-8019 Specialty: Lottery games, scratch off tickets, Powerball, etc. Website: www.palottery.state.pa.us

Miscellaneous Services

Pharmacy

Store Design & Construction Services

Tobacco Products

S&L SOLUTIONS LLC512 Brinker Avenue, Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: (888) 273-0325Specialty: Comprehensive Retail Pharmacy Support Services: Marketing Programs, Business Review, Regulatory Compliance, and Pharmacist Staffing. Website: www.sandlsolutions.com

CLARK CONVENIENCE STORE PRODUCTS306 Airport Drive, Smoketown, PA 17576 Phone: (800) 678-5517 ext. 433Specialty: Store design & construction services, refrigeration, food & beverage equipment, store fixtures & custom millwork. Website: www.clarkcstore.com

SWEDISH MATCH, NORTH AMERICA, INC.7300 Beaufont Springs Dr., Ste. 400, Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (703) 622-5707Specialty: Snuff, Snus, Loose Leaf, Cigars, & Premium Cigars Website: www.swedishmatch.com

RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS3124 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601 Phone: (717) 497-4898Specialty: Commercial offering of cleaning, food service, mate-rial handling and washroom solutions.Website: www.rubbermaidcommercial.com

THE MATWORKS11900 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, MD 20705Phone: (717) 497-4898 Website: www.thematworks.comSpecialty: Comprehensive flooring solutions for national retailers that include: matting, entrance solutions, luxury vinyl tile, porcelain, anti-fatigue pharmacy flooring & services; cleaning & installation.

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Wholesalers

C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS7 Corporate Drive, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: (603) 354-7000 Specialty: Food distributor, servicing c-stores, supermarkets & superettes with grocery, dairy, meat, produce, general merchan-dise & frozen food.Website: www.cswg.com

BOZZUTO’S, INC.7168 Daniels Drive, Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: (610) 336-9030Specialty: A full-line wholesale distributor.Website: www.bozzutos.com

COOPER-BOOTH WHOLESALE COMPANY200 Lincoln West Drive, Mountville, PA 17554-1543 Phone: (717) 285-8000Specialty: Wholesale distributor of grocery, food service, candy, tobacco, cigarettes, general merchandise, health and beauty care, beverages and paper supplies.Website: www.cooperbooth.comCORE-MARK MID-CONTINENT100 West End Rd, P.O. Box 1450, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706-5449 Phone: (570) 823-2447Specialty: Full line convenience store supplier of cigarettes, gro-ceries, dairy & food service, including milk, salads & sandwiches.Website: www.core-mark.com

LIBERTY USA, INC.920 Irwin Run Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 Phone: (412) 461-2700Specialty: A full-line convenience store distributor.Website: www.libertyusa.comMCLANE EASTERN2828 McLane Drive, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: (315) 638-7500Specialty: Wholesale distributor, serving convenience stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers, & quick service restaurants.Website: www.mclaneco.com/wps/portalOLEAN WHOLESALE GROCERY CO-OP, INC.P.O. Box 1070, Olean, NY 14760Phone: (716) 372-2020Specialty: A full-line wholesale distributor.Website: www.oleanwholesale.com

SUPERVALU, LANCASTER DIVISION500 S. Muddy Creek Road, Denver, PA 17517 Phone: (717) 335-4000Specialty: Full-service wholesaler.Website: www.supervalu.com

TRIPIFOODS, INC.1427 William Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Phone: (716) 853-7400Specialty: Full-line convenience store supplier.Website: www.tripifoods.comWAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION33 Northfield Avenue, Box 7812, Edison, NJ 08818 Phone: (732) 906-5153Specialty: Distributor and merchandiserWebsite: www.shoprite.com/WakefernMain.aspx

LEBANON UNITED JOBBERS1255 Bittner Boulevard, Lebanon, PA 17046 Phone: (717) 273-3241Specialty: Wholesale distributor of tobacco & tobacco products, confectionary products, chocolate, sweeteners, candy & gum.

Correspondence:Annette Knapp & Elizabeth Peroni - Editors

Contact Information:P.O. Box 870, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0870800.543.8207 or 717.760.5922Fax: 717.760.5953aknapp@pfma.net & eperoni@pfma.netwww.pfma.org

Covering All Aspects of Pennsylvania’s Retail Food Industry

Miscellaneous Services Underground Storage TanksTANK INSTALLERS OF PENNSYLVANIAP.O. Box 67, New Oxford, PA 17350 Phone: (717) 624-2111Specialty: Non-profit association addressing fuel storage tank issues.Website: www.tip-pa.com

SUPERVALU, PITTSBURGH DIVISION400 Paintersville Road, New Stanton, PA 15672 Phone: (724) 925-6600Specialty: Full-service wholesaler.Website: www.supervalu.com

Wholesalers

1029 Mumma Road • P.O. Box 870 • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17001-0870Covering All Aspects of Pennsylvania’s Retail Food Industry

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Association Services

• PFMA staff presented “Friend of The Food Industry” Awards to 20 Pennsylvania House and Senate member recipients in the new year. For more information on the awards see pages 6-7.

• PFMA sponsored Governor Tom Wolf’s inaugural events on January 20, 2015. PFMA staff and members were in attendance at the swearing in ceremony and the inaugural celebration at the Hershey Lodge.

• PFMA and several of its members sponsored the Pennsylvania Preferred reception during the Pennsylvania Farm Show last month. The event drew a large crowd to sample Pennsylvania products. Governor Tom Corbett and Department of Agriculture Secretary George Grieg were on hand to welcome attendees.

• Annette Knapp attended a February 9 conference call webinar hosted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) regarding the final menu labeling rule released on November 25, 2014. FDA Director of Food Labeling and Standards, Felicia Billingslea provided an overview of the requirements and fielded inquiries. If you have any questions that you would like clarified with the FDA as part of a frequently asked questions document, please email your inquiries to aknapp@pfma.net.

Upcoming EventsMarch 24-25, 2015

C&S Wholesale Grocers will host its trade show at the York, PA Fairgrounds. Perishables will be highlighted at the Expo Center on March 24 and general merchandise will be showcased on March 25 at the Utz Arena.

May 12-13, 2015

Next PFMA Annual Conference at Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

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