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The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently brought members, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners together for the 2026 PFMA Annual Conference. RAWPIXEL/GETTY IMAGES
PFMA announces annual conference
Listen to this articleThe Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will host its 2026 Annual Conference on May 12–13, at Omni Bedford Springs Resort.
The conference will bring together members of the food and beverage industry for two days of education, networking, and industry discussion. It will convene PFMA members, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, convenience store operators, and solution providers to engage on key issues impacting the food and beverage industry.
“PFMA’s Annual Conference is an opportunity for the industry to come together, share insights, and focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead,” PFMA President and CEO Alex Baloga. “We look forward to welcoming our members and partners to Bedford this May.”
Registration is open, and the registration deadline is May 5.
The program will feature two educational sessions. The first, “Prevention and Intervention: How Businesses in the Food Supply Chain Can Drive Change in the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” will be presented by Heather Fry, director of Industry Training at Truckers Against Trafficking.
The second session, “The Modern Cooler: Why Hemp-Infused Drinks Can Be the Next Retail Essential,” will feature Christopher Lackner, founder and president of the Hemp Beverage Alliance; Diana Eberlein, chair of the Coalition of Adult Beverage Alternatives; and Pennsylvania State Representative Steve Malagari.
The conference will also include the PFMA Wholesaler Meeting, a Mini Trade Show connecting attendees with vendors and service providers, and networking opportunities throughout the event.
