Shelf Confidence

Young entrepreneurs Kaleb and Kolby Rush share with PFMA's Shelf Confidence how they turned a pandemic project into a full-time, craft dog treat company. The brothers from Bucks County discuss how they discovered their niche and why their human and K9 customers can't get enough.

To learn more about their fresh, local, high-quality treats, visit saintroccostreats.shop or email [email protected]. Or visit their kitchen in Pipersville, Pa.

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In this season's final Shelf Confidence episode, hear lessons for a post-pandemic world from Boyer's Food Markets. Anthony Gigliotti joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association to talk about everything from supply chain issues to inflation to private label innovation.

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If you want to know what's coming down the pike in c-store innovation, check out the college scene! Erin Mercolino Nigro, senior director of chain sales and specialty at National Convenience Distributors, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to share how Gen Z is inspiring c-store trends and innovation. 

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McLane Company shares what new innovations are cookin' in the McLane Kitchen! Teresa Voelter and Charles Irons of McLane join the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to chat about new food offerings with options like Central Eats, Choice Chicken and Java Perks.

Learn more about services and products offered through McLane by reaching out to Charles Irons, market director, at [email protected] or (859) 907-7300.

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You're in the middle of running a successful business—it's too early to think about succession planning, right? Actually, Brad Franc, an attorney with Federated Insurance, says it's never too early. Brad joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about when, why and how a business and family can develop a successful succession plan to prepare for the day top leadership is ready to move on.

Get more information on succession planning resources from Federated Insurance.

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C-stores are in the midst of a food revolution, and Core-Mark International is helping its customers meet the need. Kristin Willis, director of sales chain accounts at Core-Mark, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to talk about the evolution in quick service restaurant food and what flavors they’re introducing to the convenience store scene.

Don't forget to say hi to Core-Mark at The NACS Show in Las Vegas next week!

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For 120 years, Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats has produced its famed Lebanon Bologna with Old World style. Now in its 4th generation, the family business is rolling out new products and services to appeal to customers. Perry Smith, business and sales consultant at Seltzer's, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to share the latest—and tell us how they prepare for a bologna-cutting ceremony.

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Sheetz shares its bright IDEA with Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast, focusing on how businesses of any size can incorporate inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility into their own corporate culture. Thanks to Erin Matosziuk and Daillard Paris, co-leads of the Sheetz IDEA initiative, for joining us!

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For more than 50 years, General Mills has produced a Global Responsibility report, focused on doing good for the community, the planet and our pets. Drew Felz, government affairs representative for General Mills, joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association's Shelf Confidence podcast to share the company’s advances in sustainability and regenerative agriculture.

Check out the Global Responsibility report, https://globalresponsibility.generalmills.com, or connect with Drew at [email protected].

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Staying ahead of equipment maintenance not only gives it a longer life, it helps your organization's overall sustainability efforts. Frank Lord, vertical leader for BFC Solutions, joins PFMA's Shelf Confidence to share how regular equipment checks lead to cost savings, improved efficiency and greater sustainability. 

Learn more by reaching out to Frank at [email protected], or visit BFC Solutions.

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