In this issuePennsylvania Elects New Governor P.1

Prescription Monitoring on Horizon P.2

Boyer's Takes Home Best Bagger Top Prize P.5

Buyer ’s Guide P.11-15

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Sheetz Gets Green Light to Resume Beer Sales in Ship.On October 17, 2014, Cumberland County Judge Kevin Hess ruled in Sheetz’ favor to allow the company to resume beer sales at its Shippensburg location. The ruling found that Sheetz was in compliance with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) rules when it applied for a Restaurant (R) license – allowing the restaurant area to operate as a separate entity within the store.

On August 6, Sheetz was mandated to stop beer sales after the Shippensburg Civic Club appealed the PLCB decision to allow alcohol sales on the premises. According to PennLive.com, “The civic club, which is located in the same block as the Sheetz, argued that under the state liquor code a business cannot sell gasoline and alcohol from the same location.”

Judge Hess found that Sheetz was indeed operating as two separate entities at the location – with one side of the store dedicated to food and beer sales with its own registers and the other side selling convenience store items and gasoline with registers dedicated to those separate sales.

The Malt Beverage Distributors Association (MBDA) of Pennsylvania intends to appeal this decision via the Commonwealth Court.

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

Pennsylvania Breaks the Two-Term Cycle; Democratic Candidate Tom Wolf Elected Gov.

November 4, 2014 was a historic night for Gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf. For the first time in 40 years Pennsylvania will bid adieu to one-term incumbent, Tom Corbett. According to Capitolwire, “this election broke the so-called 'cycle' in Pennsylvania gubernatorial politics where control of the office changed hands between Democrats and Republicans every eight years since 1970.”

Democrat and former Department of Revenue Secretary under Ed Rendell, Tom Wolf, garnered an estimated 55 percent of the vote and will be sworn in to office on January 20, 2015.

Gov. Corbett had the following to offer during his concession speech to supporters in Pittsburgh, “We delivered on the promises we made in 2010: fiscal discipline, limited government and free enterprise. When I made those promises, I said what I was going to do — what is right for Pennsylvania, the tough decisions and people may not like it. Well, obviously, they didn't like it. I said I may be a one-term governor and I am, but I am proud of what we did.”

The mid-term election was otherwise a major success for the Republican party on both the state and national level. Republicans picked up eight seats in the Pennsylvania House retaining a 119-84 majority and picked up

three seats in the state Senate with a 30-20 seat majority.

On the national level, Republicans took back the Senate majority for the first time since 2006 and have 52 seats compared to 44 for the Democrats with two undecided races left. In the U.S. House, Republicans built on their majority and now have a 244-184 lead over Democrats with seven races still undecided. Republicans maintained their 13-5 majority in the Pennsylvania House delegation.

According to Capitolwire, while speaking to reporters during a November 5 stop in York, Wolf said: “I'm hoping that we can figure out ways to work together. There are good people on both sides of the aisle up there. I worked with them back when I was secretary of revenue. I know this is different. But I'm looking forward to working with anyone who wants to work with me up in Harrisburg.”

"PFMA seeks to build on our strong relationships with both parties in the House and Senate while also fostering a productive relationship with Governor-elect Tom Wolf moving forward," said Alex Baloga, director of government and public relations.

New state House and Senate members are slated to be sworn in on January 6, 2015.

Tom Wol f , w inner o f the November 4 , 2014 Guberna to r ia l e lec t i on , w i l l be sworn i n as Pennsylvania's next governor on January 20, 2015.

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Philadelphia Business Tax Credit Bill On the Way to Mayor Nutter

On October 16, Philadelphia City Council approved a proposed ordinance that would provide tax cuts to those businesses that offer a $12-per-hour wage to service industry employees. If the bill is signed into law by Mayor Nutter, businesses would see a $5,000 tax credit for each new full-time employee they hire as long as their pay rate is set at $12 per-hour or higher. This tax break would stay into effect for five years for each employee hired.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, “The bill is an extension of a tax-credit program that has been around since 2002.The bill approved Thursday is different from the 2002 program, in that the tax break lasts five years for each job created. That is significantly longer than the current program, which allows the credit for only one year.”

Councilman W. Wilson Goode Jr. sees this proposed ordinance as a way to raise wages in the city.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, "City Council is going with a tax credit because it cannot force private businesses to pay the city's minimum-wage standard. Only Harrisburg has that authority."

Wolf Will Seek to Restore SNAP Cuts

According to the Associated Press, Gov.-elect Tom Wolf says he'd try to restore cuts or restrictions imposed by Gov. Corbett to poverty programs The Wolf campaign said he'd ask lawmakers to restore a $200-a-month cash benefit for the poor and undo a 2012 requirement that food stamp applicants prove they don't have personal assets above a certain threshold.

On October 22, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law SB 1180 which fulfilled recommendations developed by the heroin and other opioids workgroup that he convened in May to address the prescr ip t ion drug abuse prob lem i n Pennsylvania and complete the final piece of his Healthy Pennsylvania plan. The workgroup recommendations included the expansion of current initiatives, collaboration between both public and private sectors, and working with state lawmakers.

"Prescription drug monitoring will provide access for health care professionals to enhance a patient's coordination of care so that we can support individuals who suffer with prescription drug addiction," Gov. Corbett said. "The other legislation I'm signing today will reform physician dispensing in the state's workers' compensation system, saving Pennsylvania employers approximately $13 million annually in the cost of their workers' compensation premiums."

SB 1180 is the final piece of Governor Corbett's

Healthy Pennsylvania plan, announced last September, to be fully approved to enter the implementation phase. Sponsored by Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland), it establishes the Achieving Better Care by Monitoring All Prescriptions Program (ABC-MAP) database within the Department of Health. The electronic data monitoring system will maintain a record of controlled substances that are prescribed and dispensed in the commonwealth, for the purpose of improving patient care.

"A strong and effective prescription drug monitoring program will result in better health outcomes for Pennsylvanians," Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Carrie DeLone said. "Healthcare professionals will now be able to check if their patient recently had a prescription filled and either safely prescribe medication or identify individuals who may have a prescription drug addiction so that they can be properly referred for treatment."

The bill also creates an ABC-MAP board that will oversee the establishment and management of the program. For more information, visit www.pa.gov.

Gov. Corbett Signs Prescription Monitoring Bill

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) applauds the state legislature’s recent passage of a bill that closes a loophole allowing d r a m a t i c m a r k - u p s o f physician-dispensed medications to injured workers. HB 1846, which aims to counter rising workers’ compensation costs, was signed into law by Governor Corbett on Octoberr 22.

“This legislation is important to business owners who are seeing increased workers’ compensation costs,” said Alex Baloga, PFMA director of government and public relations. “It creates a fair and stable pricing system for physician dispensing of medication in workers’ compensation claims. We are very pleased with the House and Senate efforts to address this issue.”

HB 1846, s p o n s o r e d by Representat ive Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), places the same price cap on physicians dispensing medication for injured workers, which pharmacies and other providers must already follow. It would also limit the duration in which physicians can dispense medications, since studies show that patients who were dispensed medication from their prescribing physician tend to stay out of work longer and receive more medication.

In recent years, Pennsylvania saw more physicians partnering with out-of-state drug repackaging companies to dispense medications directly to workers’ compensation patients. Thus exploiting a loophole to avoid the price cap on medications and create spikes in drug pricing, which are charged to the workers’ compensation system.

The bill unanimously passed the state Senate by a vote of 48-0 and received a unanimous concurrence vote in the House of Representatives. PFMA applauds the hard work by Rep. Quinn and state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) to get the bill passed.

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Boyer’s Food Markets Bagger Takes Home 2014 Championship

The Fourth time was the charm for Matthew Nonnemacher of Boyer’s Markets as he took home the coveted Pennsylvania’s Best Bagger Championship on October 29 in Harrisburg. Nonnemacher out bagged 18 other contestants to win the trophy, $250 and a trip to the national con-test next February during the National Grocer’s Association Conference in Las Vegas.

The competition, hosted by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), brings together the state’s best grocery baggers for an action-packed bag-off measuring their speed, proper bag building technique, weight distribu-tion, style, attitude and professional appearance. The contestants bag in environmentally-friendly reusable shopping bags.

Nonnemacher, 26, excelled in the weight dis-tribution as his bags were just 7/100th different in weight. Excellent, since the weight should be evenly distributed.

“Brandyn (the second place finalist) and I looked the items over before the contest, so I had an idea of their weight, but I didn’t want to hesitate,” Nonnemacher said. “I wanted to make sure I had the speed down and hopefully everything else would fall in line.”

A four-time participant in the contest, Nonnemacher placed 2nd last year. When the 2nd place finisher was announced, he says he felt a combination of happiness and shock.

“I was blown away when I thought about what it meant for our company and I was excited about the trip to Las Vegas,” he said. “I was really happy.”

Nonnemacher works in the Dairy and Frozen Departments at the Hazelton Boyer’s Food Market, where he participates in a management training program. He started working there 10 years ago and he says he bags every day.

He’s gained some notoriety since the local news-paper ran an article about this win.

“A couple times people have been in my line and they say ‘wow, I’m honored to have the best bag-ger bag my groceries’,” he said. “It’s been fun!”

In addition to Nonnemacher, the finalists were Brandyn Leeson, Boyer’s Food Markets, 2nd place; Lauren Barricella, Giant Eagle, 3rd place; and Lydia Szlasa, Tops Markets, 4th place.

The 19 contestants represented Bill’s ShopRites, Covington Township, Pa; Boyer’s Food Markets, Orwigsburg, Pa.; Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Karns Quality Foods, Ltd., Mechanicsburg, Pa., McMenamin Family ShopRites, Philadelphia, Pa. and Tops Markets, Buffalo, New York.

News anchor Alicia Richards, WHTM-TV ABC 27 in Harrisburg, emceed the contest and in honor of her participation, PFMA donated $500 to her charity of choice -— the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. PFMA also donat-ed all the products to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.

Thank you to our sponsors: The Shops of Strawberry Square and AARP Pennsylvania. Additional thanks to Central PA Scale and Equipment for loaning the scales, to Karns Quality Foods for loaning the shopping carts and Penn Jersey Paper Company for sponsoring the bags.

Right, Matthew Nonnemacher, Boyer’s Food Markets, Hazelton, shows off his winning technique at the Pennsylvania’s Best Bagger Championship on October 29 in Harrisburg, Pa.

Lead judge Mary Bach, left, and Emcee Alicia Richards, right, ABC27 news, congratulate the top four finalists in the Pennsylvania’s Best Bagger Championship. From left, 2nd place Brandyn Leeson, Boyer’s Food Markets, Berwick; Champion Matthew Nonnemacher, Boyer’s Food Markets, Hazelton; 3rd place Lauren Barri-cella, Giant Eagle, Glenshaw; and 4th place Lydia Szlasa, Tops Markets, Sayre, Pa.

Thank you to AARP Pennsylvania for its sponsorship. Lead judge Mary Bach and Ray Landis, advocacy manager, stand by the Best Bagger Championship sign.

Congratulations to the 19 contestants who were excellent representatives for their companies.

Don Kime, Alzheimer’s Association Central Pennsylvania, accepted a $500 donation from PFMA on behalf of Alicia Richards’ participation in the 2014 Best Bagger Championship.

Thank you to the DECA students from Dauphin County Technical School, who assisted as timers and product setup.

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PFMA Promotes Autumn Thomas to Chief Operating Officer; Expands Baloga’s RolePFMA recently announced the promotion of Autumn Thomas to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and expanded duties for Alex Baloga, whose title becomes director of govern-ment and public relations.

Thomas, whose career with PFMA spans more than 26 years, has served as president of its business subsidiary, Penn-sylvania Coupon Redemption Services, Inc. (PCRS) since 2008. She also held integral roles as vice president of sales and marketing for PFMA and its money service subsidiary, MEMO Financial Services, Inc. (MEMO); and continues to serve as executive director of the Scanning Certification Program (SCP). As part of her new COO role, Thomas will also oversee the association’s membership marketing responsibilities. She will supervise the executive as-sistant and a new membership development manager.

“Autumn’s strong knowledge and experience with all facets of PFMA’s business operations will help lead the association as we prepare for the future,” said Da-vid McCorkle, PFMA president and CEO. “I am pleased to ex-pand her role at PFMA.”

Thomas currently serves on the board of directors for PCRS. She previously served on the ProLogic Retailer Board of Advi-sors and Pennsylvania Depart-ment of Agriculture’s Weights and Measurements Standards Advisory Board. In addition, she has held roles with the Na-tional Institute of Standards and Technology, the Association of Coupon Professionals, the Re-sponsible Retailing Forum and the Pennsylvania Association of Weights and Measures.

Thomas earned her MBA in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Alex Baloga joined the asso-ciation in 2013 as director of government relations. He leads PFMA’s government relations efforts at the local, state and federal levels. In his expanded role as director of government and public relations, he will su-pervise the legislative research and communications teams.

He also leads PFMA’s legis lat ive, pharmacy and WIC committees and serves as the association’s represen-tative for coalitions working on legislative and regulatory issues. In addition, he spear-heads fund-raising for the

association’s political action committees.

Baloga earned his bachelor’s degree in History with a special-ty in Political Science from West Virginia University. Currently, he is working to attain his certifica-tion in association management from the American Society of Association Executives.

“Alex has done an excel-lent job of lobbying for a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues and com-municating them to our mem-bers,” McCorkle said. “He will work closely with our team to maintain the management of association committees and membership communications.”

In related news, PFMA's Jen-nifer Hamelin was promoted to Executive assistant.

Autumn ThomasChief Operating Officer

Alex BalogaDirector of Government & Public Relations

Vincent A. Pronio Has DiedVincent A. Pronio, 92, owner of Pronio’s Market in Hershey, passed away at his home on September 29, 2014.

After returning from service with the U.S. Navy in World War II, Pronio took over the operation of Pronio’s General Store, the business started by his father in 1919. In 1962, Pronio built Pronio’s Market on Caracas Avenue in Hershey. The store become known for its qual-ity products and excellent service. Until his health deteriorated, Pronio enjoyed visiting with the custom-ers and the employees. His son Michael joined the business in the 1980s and continues to operate the store today.

Pronio is survived by; his lov-ing wife of 64 years, Ronnie M. (Prang) Pronio of Hummelstown; daughters, Paula Pronio of Shaker Heights, OH and Lorna (Sam) Thomas of Hummelstown; sons, Michael (MaryJo) Pronio of Hummelstown and Patrick (Marianne) Pronio of York; sisters, Elvira Hand of Elizabethtown and Gloria Luongo of Hershey; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was cel-ebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment followed at the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Memorial Fund 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033.

Visit PFMA’s New Website

The Pennsylvania Food Mer-chants Association is pleased to announce its new website.

Please visit our site at www.pfma.org. We hope it provides information you are seeking with a user-friendly interface.

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C&S Wholesale Bid Approved to Purchase AWI and its SubsidiariesA bankruptcy court has approved C&S Wholesale Grocers bid to purchase Associated Wholesalers, Inc.and its subsidiaries for $288 million, nearly $95 million more than its original “stalk-ing horse” offer.

AWI, based in Robesonia, PA, operates two distribution centers in Pennsylvania and also provides retail services to its customers and mem-bers. Its subsidiaries include White Rose, which operates three distribution centers in New Jersey, and Nell’s Shurfine Markets, which operates four retail stores. The acquisition, expected to be finalized before Thanksgiving, would include substantially all of AWI/White Rose’s assets as well as its 2,200 employees.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Associated Wholesalers’ and White Rose’s strong team and customer base of independent grocers,” said Rick Cohen, C&S Chairman and CEO. “My grandfather founded C&S to supply independent retailers, and while we now proudly ser-vice grocers of all sizes, this transaction will give us an even greater capacity to provide the unique services required by independents and regional chains.”

AWI entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 9, 2014, with C&S named as the “stalking horse” bidder. SUPERVALU, Inc. was also a bidder for AWI. Now that C&S’s winning bid has been approved, the transaction is expected to close on or about November 11, 2014.

Food Industry LearnsPFMA hosted Cocktails and Conversation at the West Shore Country Club on October 22. The event gave the food industry the opportunity to learn more about PFMA and the benefits of membership.

PFMA’s Alex Baloga thanks board members Jeff Brown, Brown’s ShopRites, and Bill Bracey, Bill’s ShopRites, for supporting PFMA at the reception.

Cathy Hartman, Rutter’s; Ed Burda, Utz Quality Food; and Erik Keptner, Giant Food Stores, enjoy the reception.

PFMA President and CEO David McCorkle welcomes E.J. DeGarbo, A La Henri, Inc.; and Wendy Paulsen-Carey, Paulson Specialty Food Sales.

PFMA board member Gordie Seiber, Kellogg’s Convenience, talks about PFMA membership with Scott Vicari, Promo Point Marketing; and Will McGorty, Pemcor.

New PFMA associate member Legal Shield repre-sentatives Jonathan McMillan, left, and Christian Hunter, right; joined PFMA vice chairman Paul Rankin, Country Fair; and Bob Holmes, Mickey’s Wholesale Pizza.

Gabe Olives, Rutter’s Farm Stores; Paul and Cindy Sauder, R.W. Sauder, Inc.; enjoy a conversation with potential member Will McGorty of Pemcor, LLC.

This group includes Frank Lester, 7-Eleven; Paul Rankin, Country Fair; Mark McGaha, AMERIgreen Energy; Kristi Schmidt, Class Produce; and Len Zvorsky, AMERIgreen Energy.

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Delhaize to Sell Bottom Dollar Food to Aldi

Delhaize Group announced on November 6 that it has signed an agreement to sell ALDI Inc.'s Bottom Dollar Food´s 66 store locations in the greater Philadelphia and greater Pittsburgh markets for approximately $15 million and includes the assump-tion of associated lease liabilities. The transaction is expected to result in an asset impairment and other charges for Delhaize Group of approximately $180 million.

All stores are anticipated to remain open as Bottom Dollar Food stores until year-end. After that time, Bottom Dollar Food will close the stores and retire the banner´s operations. The transaction is subject to customary closing condi-tions and is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter 2015.

More about PFMA and its Work at Reception

Representative Moul & Milk Marketing Board Chairman Brubaker Speak at PFMA Board Meeting

PFMA CFO Dwight Cromer and MEMO President Tanya Butler thank Paul Fisher of Boyer and Ritter for sponsoring the PFMA reception.

Bob Gorland of Matthew P. Casey and Associates talks with PFMA board member Bill Bracey, Bill’s ShopRites.

Left, Bob Holmes, Mickey’s Wholesale Pizza, learns more about PFMA from Bob Kessler, Kessler’s Inc.

Right, PFMA President David McCorkle, second from left, thanks Gabe Olives and Cathy and Scott Hartman, Rutter’s, for supporting the PFMA reception.

Pennsylvania Representative Dan Moul (R-91) stopped by the PFMA board meeting on October 23 at the West Shore Country Club. From left, Frank Lester, 7-Eleven; Rep. Moul; and Alex Baloga, PFMA director of government and public relations.

Luke Brubaker, Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board chairman, second from right, provided an update on the Milk Marketing Board.

From left, Scott Hartman, Rut-ter’s; Brad Chivington, Turkey Hill; Brubaker; and David McCorkle, PFMA president and CEO.

MAFTO Announces New Dinner-Dance Dates

The Mid-Atlantic Food Trades Organization (MAFTO) announced the 10th Annual Dinner-Dance Honoring Jonathan Weis and Weis Markets is Rescheduled.

New Dates … March 13-15, 2015New Location...Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Visit www.mafto.org for more information.

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Giant Food Stores combined the best of its superstore formats into its new 76,000 square foot prototype supermarket at 4510 Marketplace Way in Hampden Township, Enola, which opened on October 10. The store replaces a smaller location on Valley Road.

Health, wellness and nutrition takes center stage as Giant placed the pharmacy facing the front of store. It includes consultation areas and a room for immunizations. The nutritionist’s office is on the floor allowing better access for shoppers. A Pinnacle-Health FastCare clinic will open later this year to round out Giant’s offering.

“These departments create synergy,” said Erik Keptner, senior vice president of sales, merchandising and marketing for Giant Food Stores. “It all comes together for the customer.”

Giant’s vast produce and perishable departments are easily viewed with its new open hall floor plan. The company also provides space to separate its natural and organic offering into its own depart-ment. The Market Square Deli provides a fresh assortment of deli meats and cheeses, ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, fried and rotisserie

chicken, pasta, Chinese food, sushi, soups and entrees.

The company opened its 12th Beer Garden and Eatery in the store to offer a wide selection of do-mestic and imported beers with an emphasis on craft and specialty beers. It features seating for 32 customers. Giant will enforce a 100 percent proof-ing policy, which will require all customers to show their ID to purchase alcohol.

Giant Food Opens New Superstore in Enola

Giant’s new Enola location fea-tures a Beer Garden and Eatery, which will seat 32 customers. It offers a wide selection of domestic and imported beers. Shoppers can create their own six pack a from a variety of craft beers.

Below, the Starbucks Coffee Center.

Erik Keptner, senior vice president, sales, merchandis-ing and marketing for Giant Food Stores, says hello to Bill Shrader, Ahold USA vice president of real estate; Bob Anderson, a former EVP real estate and J.C. Bar Properties; and Chad Deliere, senior manager location research, Ahold USA.

Acme Markets’ future is looking much bright-er than it did before Jim Perkins took over as president in March 2013. At 108 stores, the 123 year old company has a smaller store count, but a new energy thanks to Perkins and its new owner Albertson’s Inc.

“Our mission is to drive sales first,” Perkins told the Mid-Atlantic Food Trades Organiza-tion (MAFTO) during its fall meeting last month in King of Prussia. “We want our market share back.”

While the old Acme had to go through SU-PERVALU’S headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota for its decisions, the new Acme is free from the bureaucracy, notes Perkins.

Acme’s focus on fresh and service are pay-ing off. The company has lowered prices, worked to provide cleaner stores, superior service, offer better sales, higher quality products and be a better community part-ner.

“We think we can compete with anyone in the marketplace. Our customers tell us that,” Perkins said.

Who better to get the word out to its cus-tomers, than its own people. Acme is using its associates in commercials. Many have a long tenure with the company and show passion, energy and heart that shows in the new ads.

Acme Markets’ Jim Perkins Headlines

MAFTO’s BJ Zellers, TKE, left, and President Mike Mackin, Schmidt Baking Company, thank Acme’s Jim Perkins for speaking at the group’s fall meeting in King of Prussia. More than 220 people came out to hear Perkins speak.

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A Starbucks coffee center will provide coffee lovers with their favorite coffee and other beverages.

Outside, a fuels station provides convenience and allows shoppers to save on their fuel purchases through the company’s frequent shopper program.

Giant is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for the building, which was constructed with new technologies to

reduce energy consumption and the environmental impact of its operations. LED lighting installed on the interior and exterior of the building saves ener-gy, while warm concrete floors reduce the amount of cleaning solutions utilized.

Keptner says Giant will continue to evaluate this prototype size to make sure that its volume holds to their threshold of success and they will continue to convert other stores to this size format.

Ray Nemeth, Snyder’s/Lance; Carrie Fuhrman and Larry Racey, Utz Quality Foods; congratulate Larry Stover, senior vice president of store operations, Giant Food Stores.

Giant’s Chris Brand, John McDonald, Larry Stover and Tracy Pawelski, Ahold USA, were on hand to greet guests at the open house on October 9.

Mike and Chris Dixon were on hand to check out their new Giant Food Store. Chris works for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, one of eight community organizations where Giant made a donation in honor of its opening.

The open hall format gives shop-pers a direct visual of the vast fresh departments as they enter the store.

Giant’s commitment to health, wellness and nutrition is noticeable at the new Enola super-market. The pharmacy and nutritionist office are featured at the front of the store. Nutritionist Holly Doan, RD, LDN will be available to assist shoppers with questions on healthy eating, provide one-on-one nutrition consultations and teach health-related classes for adults and chil-dren. A PinnacleHealth Fast Care clinic is also scheduled to open later this year. Its medical providers can treat a wide range of minor ail-ments, tests, immunizations and screenings.

“It’s fun when people come up to you in the store,” Perkins said. “Everybody’s happy.”Acme’s commitment to quality has resulted in new products, such as its Lancaster Brand Beef, which is 100 percent choice beef. The brand was relaunched this summer and its cut fresh daily. In addition, Acme launched its Fresh or Free campaign .

“If you don’t like it, bring it back and we’ll give you another. If you still don’t like it, we’ll give you your money back,” he said.

Its bakery departments are baking items daily in the store and associates are attending classes to provide bakery expertise in every store.

Acme signed on as the official supermarket of the Philadelphia Eagles. Shoppers who wear Eagles gear on game days receive 5 percent off their order.

The company is also striving to be a bet-ter community partner. They’ve donated to Philabundance, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, St. Joseph’s University and many other commu-nity organizations.

“If you want to be local, you need to be in-volved in the local community, Perkins said.

Perkins said Acme continues its transforma-tion path, including investing in new stores and closing stores that aren’t profitable.

MAFTO’s Fall Meeting Event in King of Prussia

Following his presentation and dinner, Acme President Jim Perkins stopped by the tables to visit with MAFTO meeting attendees. From left, Jesse and Len Amoroso, Amoroso’s Baking Co.; Jim Perkins; and Cindi Aleardi, Acme Markets.

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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

Utilities

ON DEMAND ENERGY L.P.300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 50, Moon Township, PA 15108Phone: (421) 299-8900Specialty: Energy consulting & advising; gas & electricity broker. Website: www.ondemandenergy.com

CENTRAL 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.comTYLER MOUNTAIN WATER1 Commerce Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Phone: (412) 795-3100 ext. 303Specialty: Water & coffee services as well as all types of water filtration and treatment products.Website: www.aquafilterfresh.comTHE WATER GUY EXPRESS2 E. Pointe Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 Phone: (610) 478-0300 Website: www.waterguys.comSpecialty: Installation of bottled water displays of 3 & 5-gal-lon bottles for retail market; easy delivery services (direct store delivery); case water and 4-gallon nonreturnable bottle water.

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.comUTZ 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

UNCLE CHARLEY’S SAUSAGE COMPANY1135 Industrial Park Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690 Phone: (724) 845-3302Specialty: Sausage, kolbassi and bratwurst.Website: www.unclecharleyssausage.com

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EquipmentCenter Store Miscellaneous Services

AMF REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS CO.503 Corporate Drive West, Langhorne, PA 19047Phone: (866) 579-1130Specialty: HILL PHOENIX Refrigeration Equipment.Website: www.amfsales.netCLARK CONVENIENCE STORE PRODUCTS306 Airport Drive, Smoketown, PA 17576 Phone: (800) 678-5517 ext. 433Specialty: Foodservice, refrigeration & beverage equipment & 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 Products - 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

Engineering & LEED/Sustainable DesignCENTURY/EPSYS1414 North Cameron Street, Suite A, Harrisburg, PA 17103 Phone: (717) 260-0102, ext. 3312Specialty: Engineering, tank storage solutions, soil & ground water remediation, environmental construction, pipeline routing & com-pressor stations, transloading sites for rail/truck chemicals & waste.Website: www.epsysllc.com

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WholesalersASSOCIATED WHOLESALERS, INC.Route 422, P.O. Box 67, Robesonia, PA 19551-0067 Phone: (610) 693-3161 or (717) 854-1505 -General Merch. Division Specialty: Cooperative food distributor, servicing c-stores, super-markets & superettes with grocery, dairy, meat, produce, general merchandise & frozen food.Website: www.awiweb.comBOZZUTO’S, INC.7168 Daniels Drive, Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: (610) 336-9030Specialty: A full-line wholesale distributor.Website: www.bozzutos.comCOOPER-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

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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

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Association Services

• On October 17, 2014, PFMA hosted a conference call with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue officials to discuss the new $2-per-pack cigarette tax implementation with Philadelphia members.

• PFMA hosted a cocktail reception for prospective new members at the West Shore Country Club on October 22, 2014 as part of our annual membership drive. The PFMA Board met there the next day to discuss a full agenda.

• On October 28, 2014, PFMA President & CEO David McCorkle and Alex Baloga, director of government and public relations met with Sen. Brubaker (R-Lancaster) to express concerns over the Council of State Governments' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Choice report.

• The Pennsylvania's Best Bagger Championship was held on October 29, 2014 at Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. Multi-year contestant, Matthew Nonnemacher, Boyer’s Food Markets gave it his all to earn an impressive score and first place in the competition.

• Alex Baloga hosted a PFMA Legislative Committee meeting on October 29 to discuss the upcoming election and end of year initiatives.

Upcoming Events

December 8, 2014

The Delaware Food Industry Council’s (DFIC) 13th Annual Winterfest event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Christiana Hilton in Wilmington, Delaware.

May 12-13, 2015

Save the Date – Next PFMA Annual Conference at Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

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