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 Stager’s Store is settling an age old Thanksgiving question.
Cranberry sauce from the can or fresh berries? 🤔🦃
Cranberry sauce from the can or fresh berries? 🤔🦃
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
PFMA member Stager’s Store is settling an age old Thanksgiving question.
Cranberry sauce from the can or fresh berries? 🤔🦃
Cranberry sauce from the can or fresh berries? 🤔🦃
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Happy Thanksgiving from #PFMA
Grateful for the food and beverage professionals who keep Pennsylvania fed, supported, and moving every day. Thank you to the teams working early mornings, late nights, and holiday shifts so others can enjoy the day.
Grateful for the food and beverage professionals who keep Pennsylvania fed, supported, and moving every day. Thank you to the teams working early mornings, late nights, and holiday shifts so others can enjoy the day.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from #PFMA
Grateful for the food and beverage professionals who keep Pennsylvania fed, supported, and moving every day. Thank you to the teams working early mornings, late nights, and holiday shifts so others can enjoy the day.
Grateful for the food and beverage professionals who keep Pennsylvania fed, supported, and moving every day. Thank you to the teams working early mornings, late nights, and holiday shifts so others can enjoy the day.
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PFMA member #FoodLion is showing how to keep holiday hosting both affordable and stylish. Emily made it look easy with one stop at Food Lion, where the must haves are stocked and the savings run deep.
Holiday prep, handled. 🎄🎁
Holiday prep, handled. 🎄🎁
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PFMA member #FoodLion is showing how to keep holiday hosting both affordable and stylish. Emily made it look easy with one stop at Food Lion, where the must haves are stocked and the savings run deep.
Holiday prep, handled. 🎄🎁
Holiday prep, handled. 🎄🎁
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PFMA member #GiantEagle is stirring up some Thanksgiving debates.
Only three items make the plate this year, so choose wisely. 👀🦃
Only three items make the plate this year, so choose wisely. 👀🦃
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member #GiantEagle is stirring up some Thanksgiving debates.
Only three items make the plate this year, so choose wisely. 👀🦃
Only three items make the plate this year, so choose wisely. 👀🦃
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#PFMA member Pete and Gerry’s is spotlighting a side dish that earns its spot on the Thanksgiving table. Golden cornbread, fresh herbs, and their pasture raised organic eggs come together in a Southern style dressing that’s equal parts comforting and satisfying. 💙
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#PFMA member Pete and Gerry’s is spotlighting a side dish that earns its spot on the Thanksgiving table. Golden cornbread, fresh herbs, and their pasture raised organic eggs come together in a Southern style dressing that’s equal parts comforting and satisfying. 💙
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#PFMA member #ShopRite is back with a holiday classic. Shop now through 11/27 to earn your free turkey or a discounted holiday item. Perfect timing for the big meal. 🦃✨
Details here: https://loom.ly/d144P44
Details here: https://loom.ly/d144P44
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#PFMA member #ShopRite is back with a holiday classic. Shop now through 11/27 to earn your free turkey or a discounted holiday item. Perfect timing for the big meal. 🦃✨
Details here: https://loom.ly/d144P44
Details here: https://loom.ly/d144P44
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#PFMA member Redner’s Warehouse Markets is serving up some serious holiday inspiration. Apple Walnut Stuffing, savory roasted sweet potatoes with caramelized maple onions and bacon, all featured on this morning’s Sunrise Chef segment on #WFMZ.
https://loom.ly/ZYrQ-BE
https://loom.ly/ZYrQ-BE
Sunrise Chef: Meredith McGrath from Redner's Markets
Fall is in full swing, and the colder weather is the perfect time to warm up with a hearty meal.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#PFMA member Redner’s Warehouse Markets is serving up some serious holiday inspiration. Apple Walnut Stuffing, savory roasted sweet potatoes with caramelized maple onions and bacon, all featured on this morning’s Sunrise Chef segment on #WFMZ.
https://loom.ly/ZYrQ-BE
https://loom.ly/ZYrQ-BE
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PFMA member Pronio’s Family Market kicked off the season in style. Mike Pronio’s annual holiday gathering at Fenicci’s brought the team together for good food, good company, and a boost of holiday spirit.
They’re fueled up and ready to serve you through the season! 🎄🍽️
They’re fueled up and ready to serve you through the season! 🎄🍽️
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Pronio’s Family Market kicked off the season in style. Mike Pronio’s annual holiday gathering at Fenicci’s brought the team together for good food, good company, and a boost of holiday spirit.
They’re fueled up and ready to serve you through the season! 🎄🍽️
They’re fueled up and ready to serve you through the season! 🎄🍽️
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PFMA member Apter Industries Inc. wrapped up a strong run at NACS, and their message still holds up. Their booth showed just how easy they make it to keep indoor and outdoor spaces spotless. A solid showing from a team that knows their craft. ✨
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PFMA member Apter Industries Inc. wrapped up a strong run at NACS, and their message still holds up. Their booth showed just how easy they make it to keep indoor and outdoor spaces spotless. A solid showing from a team that knows their craft. ✨
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👏 Congratulations to PFMA member #Wegmans Food Markets on 34 years of membership! Wegmans has set the bar for excellence in grocery retail, community engagement, and customer care.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wegmans #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wegmans #PAFoodMerchants
November 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
👏 Congratulations to PFMA member #Wegmans Food Markets on 34 years of membership! Wegmans has set the bar for excellence in grocery retail, community engagement, and customer care.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wegmans #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Wegmans #PAFoodMerchants
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Lil Tot has a new best friend, and we’re here for it. 🐶💛
Love seeing our PFMA members like #GetGo share these small moments that brighten the day.
Love seeing our PFMA members like #GetGo share these small moments that brighten the day.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lil Tot has a new best friend, and we’re here for it. 🐶💛
Love seeing our PFMA members like #GetGo share these small moments that brighten the day.
Love seeing our PFMA members like #GetGo share these small moments that brighten the day.
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PFMA member Team Sledd shared a message from President Rob Sincavich—reflecting on the team’s hard work, growth, and commitment to serving their customers and partners. 💪 #TeamSledd
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Team Sledd shared a message from President Rob Sincavich—reflecting on the team’s hard work, growth, and commitment to serving their customers and partners. 💪 #TeamSledd
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#PFMA was excited to join the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association (PNA) for its 100 Anniversary Gala. It was a lovely event full of guest speakers, awards and interesting conversation about the state of the industry.
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#PFMA was excited to join the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association (PNA) for its 100 Anniversary Gala. It was a lovely event full of guest speakers, awards and interesting conversation about the state of the industry.
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PFMA member #Hershey is rolling out the largest update to their Chocolate Tour Ride in over a decade. The new experience opens November 14. A great way to kick off the holiday season in PA. 🎄🍫
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
PFMA member #Hershey is rolling out the largest update to their Chocolate Tour Ride in over a decade. The new experience opens November 14. A great way to kick off the holiday season in PA. 🎄🍫
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PFMA member #HerrsSnacks is bringing the flavor back. Herr’s Flavored by Philly has returned with a special twist to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
A fun way to kick off the countdown to the 250th and to support a proud Pennsylvania brand. 🥔⭐🇺🇸
A fun way to kick off the countdown to the 250th and to support a proud Pennsylvania brand. 🥔⭐🇺🇸
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member #HerrsSnacks is bringing the flavor back. Herr’s Flavored by Philly has returned with a special twist to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
A fun way to kick off the countdown to the 250th and to support a proud Pennsylvania brand. 🥔⭐🇺🇸
A fun way to kick off the countdown to the 250th and to support a proud Pennsylvania brand. 🥔⭐🇺🇸
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The new issue of Spectrum magazine is here!
🏛️ Rep. David Rowe Spotlight
💬 SNAP delays op-ed by Alex Baloga
📅 Fall Legislative Conference
🥫 Hunger Action Month recap
👥 Steve Sandman joins PFMA Board
🛒 7 new members
Read: pfma.org/news/spectrum
🏛️ Rep. David Rowe Spotlight
💬 SNAP delays op-ed by Alex Baloga
📅 Fall Legislative Conference
🥫 Hunger Action Month recap
👥 Steve Sandman joins PFMA Board
🛒 7 new members
Read: pfma.org/news/spectrum
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The new issue of Spectrum magazine is here!
🏛️ Rep. David Rowe Spotlight
💬 SNAP delays op-ed by Alex Baloga
📅 Fall Legislative Conference
🥫 Hunger Action Month recap
👥 Steve Sandman joins PFMA Board
🛒 7 new members
Read: pfma.org/news/spectrum
🏛️ Rep. David Rowe Spotlight
💬 SNAP delays op-ed by Alex Baloga
📅 Fall Legislative Conference
🥫 Hunger Action Month recap
👥 Steve Sandman joins PFMA Board
🛒 7 new members
Read: pfma.org/news/spectrum
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#PFMA was excited to participate in the #PaAttorneyGen Organized Retail Crime (ORC) team's Fall MDT meeting. This session brought together law enforcement and retail partners to discuss current ORC trends, active cases, and prevention strategies. Thank you #Wawa for hosting!
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#PFMA was excited to participate in the #PaAttorneyGen Organized Retail Crime (ORC) team's Fall MDT meeting. This session brought together law enforcement and retail partners to discuss current ORC trends, active cases, and prevention strategies. Thank you #Wawa for hosting!
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PFMA member @PriceChopper is celebrating VP of Advertising Shawn Gonzalez, known as “The Keeper of the Brand.” 🛒
With nearly four decades of service, Shawn has helped shape everything from Market 32’s store designs to its standout campaigns.
Read more: https://loom.ly/TBVjNgM
With nearly four decades of service, Shawn has helped shape everything from Market 32’s store designs to its standout campaigns.
Read more: https://loom.ly/TBVjNgM
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
PFMA member @PriceChopper is celebrating VP of Advertising Shawn Gonzalez, known as “The Keeper of the Brand.” 🛒
With nearly four decades of service, Shawn has helped shape everything from Market 32’s store designs to its standout campaigns.
Read more: https://loom.ly/TBVjNgM
With nearly four decades of service, Shawn has helped shape everything from Market 32’s store designs to its standout campaigns.
Read more: https://loom.ly/TBVjNgM
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Energy costs are a growing challenge for the Food and Beverage industry across PA. PFMA works with policymakers & partners to support smart energy solutions that help businesses stay efficient and keep food prices affordable.
#FoodRetail #PolicyMatters #EnergyEfficiency
#FoodRetail #PolicyMatters #EnergyEfficiency
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Energy costs are a growing challenge for the Food and Beverage industry across PA. PFMA works with policymakers & partners to support smart energy solutions that help businesses stay efficient and keep food prices affordable.
#FoodRetail #PolicyMatters #EnergyEfficiency
#FoodRetail #PolicyMatters #EnergyEfficiency
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The 2026 Ridge Scholarship is open.
Employees of PFMA member companies and their children can apply for $2,500 toward the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Apply: pfma.org/scholarships 🎓
Employees of PFMA member companies and their children can apply for $2,500 toward the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Apply: pfma.org/scholarships 🎓
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The 2026 Ridge Scholarship is open.
Employees of PFMA member companies and their children can apply for $2,500 toward the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Apply: pfma.org/scholarships 🎓
Employees of PFMA member companies and their children can apply for $2,500 toward the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Apply: pfma.org/scholarships 🎓
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👏 We’re proud to recognize PFMA member #Sheetz for 54 years of membership! From family roots in Altoona to fueling communities across Pennsylvania and beyond, Sheetz has been a steadfast partner in the food and beverage industry.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Sheetz #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Sheetz #PAFoodMerchants
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
👏 We’re proud to recognize PFMA member #Sheetz for 54 years of membership! From family roots in Altoona to fueling communities across Pennsylvania and beyond, Sheetz has been a steadfast partner in the food and beverage industry.
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Sheetz #PAFoodMerchants
#PFMA #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Sheetz #PAFoodMerchants
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New Inside Dish with Alex Baloga! Gov reopened, PA budget, & PFMA wins for the industry.
Funding for ORC, a study to improve EBT distribution, Healthy Food Bucks, & the move from EBT cards to chips.
Thanks to the legislators and PFMA members who make this work possible.
Funding for ORC, a study to improve EBT distribution, Healthy Food Bucks, & the move from EBT cards to chips.
Thanks to the legislators and PFMA members who make this work possible.
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New Inside Dish with Alex Baloga! Gov reopened, PA budget, & PFMA wins for the industry.
Funding for ORC, a study to improve EBT distribution, Healthy Food Bucks, & the move from EBT cards to chips.
Thanks to the legislators and PFMA members who make this work possible.
Funding for ORC, a study to improve EBT distribution, Healthy Food Bucks, & the move from EBT cards to chips.
Thanks to the legislators and PFMA members who make this work possible.
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PFMA member Nutty Novelties nailed it. 😆
The two moods of a business owner:
1️⃣ Living your best life, dancing like everything’s perfect.
2️⃣ Melting down five minutes later because… of course. 😂
#PFMA #NuttyNovelties #SmallBusinessLife #SnackMood #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
The two moods of a business owner:
1️⃣ Living your best life, dancing like everything’s perfect.
2️⃣ Melting down five minutes later because… of course. 😂
#PFMA #NuttyNovelties #SmallBusinessLife #SnackMood #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
PFMA member Nutty Novelties nailed it. 😆
The two moods of a business owner:
1️⃣ Living your best life, dancing like everything’s perfect.
2️⃣ Melting down five minutes later because… of course. 😂
#PFMA #NuttyNovelties #SmallBusinessLife #SnackMood #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
The two moods of a business owner:
1️⃣ Living your best life, dancing like everything’s perfect.
2️⃣ Melting down five minutes later because… of course. 😂
#PFMA #NuttyNovelties #SmallBusinessLife #SnackMood #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
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PFMA member Core-Mark is celebrating the people who keep everything moving. 🚚
Every order packed. Every delivery made. Every customer served. It all happens because of their incredible team.
#PFMAMember #FoodAndBeverage #CoreMark #Teamwork #Distribution #PennsylvaniaFoodMerchants
Every order packed. Every delivery made. Every customer served. It all happens because of their incredible team.
#PFMAMember #FoodAndBeverage #CoreMark #Teamwork #Distribution #PennsylvaniaFoodMerchants
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
PFMA member Core-Mark is celebrating the people who keep everything moving. 🚚
Every order packed. Every delivery made. Every customer served. It all happens because of their incredible team.
#PFMAMember #FoodAndBeverage #CoreMark #Teamwork #Distribution #PennsylvaniaFoodMerchants
Every order packed. Every delivery made. Every customer served. It all happens because of their incredible team.
#PFMAMember #FoodAndBeverage #CoreMark #Teamwork #Distribution #PennsylvaniaFoodMerchants
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PFMA member #Wawa helps associates reach their goals through its Education Assistance Program 🎓
Get annual reimbursement toward degree costs and tuition discounts at 200+ colleges and universities.
Get annual reimbursement toward degree costs and tuition discounts at 200+ colleges and universities.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
PFMA member #Wawa helps associates reach their goals through its Education Assistance Program 🎓
Get annual reimbursement toward degree costs and tuition discounts at 200+ colleges and universities.
Get annual reimbursement toward degree costs and tuition discounts at 200+ colleges and universities.