Alabama Grocers Association

The Voice of the Grocery Industry in the State of Alabama

2023 Spirit of Alabama Award - Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth
Bob Crawford, AGA Chairman, United-Johnson Brothers; Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, Spirit of Alabama Award Winner; Ellie Taylor, President and CEO of AGA; Patrick McWhorter, AGA Legislative Consultant

Click here to read the Alabama Grocer 2025 Issue 2 highlighting the AGEF’s 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners.

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A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible Diamond Sponsors of the 2025 AGA Annual Show! Your generous support helps make this event possible and strengthens our mission to serve Alabama’s grocery industry. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community! #AGA2025 #ThankYouSponsors #GroceryStrong #DiamondSponsors ... See MoreSee Less

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible Diamond Sponsors of the 2025 AGA Annual Show! Your generous support helps make this event possible and strengthens our mission to serve Alabama’s grocery industry. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community! #AGA2025 #ThankYouSponsors #GroceryStrong #DiamondSponsors

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible 4-Star Sponsors of the 2025 AGA Annual Show! Your generous support helps make this event possible and strengthens our mission to serve Alabama’s grocery industry. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community. #AGA2025 #ThankYouSponsors #GroceryStrong #4StarSupport ... See MoreSee Less

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible 4-Star Sponsors of the 2025 AGA Annual Show! Your generous support helps make this event possible and strengthens our mission to serve Alabama’s grocery industry. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community. #AGA2025 #ThankYouSponsors #GroceryStrong #4StarSupport

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 AGA Annual Show!

We are beyond grateful for your support, energy, and commitment to Alabama’s grocery industry. We truly couldn’t do it without you!📸 Don’t forget to check out the fun—visit the photobooth gallery here: fotoshare.co/u/1210337021/7093905#AGA2025 #ThankYou #GroceryStrong ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 AGA Annual Show!
We are beyond grateful for your support, energy, and commitment to Alabama’s grocery industry. We truly couldn’t do it without you!
📸 Don’t forget to check out the fun—visit the photobooth gallery here: https://fotoshare.co/u/1210337021/7093905
#AGA2025 #ThankYou #GroceryStrong

The 2025 Chairman’s Banquet was a night to remember! We celebrated 35 years of the Alabama Grocers Association by honoring our founding members who’ve been with us since the beginning. A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible Diamond Sponsors for their unwavering support. The evening also marked a special leadership transition as Bob Crawford of United-Johnson Brothers passed the Chairman’s gavel to Wade Payne of Food Giant/Mitchell Grocery Corporation. Here's to the past, present, and future of AGA! #AGA2025 #ChairmansBanquet #GroceryStrong ... See MoreSee Less

The 2025 Chairman’s Banquet was a night to remember! We celebrated 35 years of the Alabama Grocers Association by honoring our founding members who’ve been with us since the beginning. A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible Diamond Sponsors for their unwavering support. The evening also marked a special leadership transition as Bob Crawford of United-Johnson Brothers passed the Chairman’s gavel to Wade Payne of Food Giant/Mitchell Grocery Corporation. Heres to the past, present, and future of AGA! #AGA2025 #ChairmansBanquet #GroceryStrongImage attachmentImage attachment

Please give a warm AGA welcome to Monster Brewing! Monster Brewing is a disruptive collective of like-minded craft brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavors to drinkers in the name of independent craft beer. ... See MoreSee Less

Please give a warm AGA welcome to Monster Brewing! Monster Brewing is a disruptive collective of like-minded craft brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavors to drinkers in the name of independent craft beer.

The 2025 Best Bagger Competition showcased top talent from across the state! Competitors included:

Amy Lee – K-VA-T / Food CityJames Scott – Rouses MarketsElizabeth Ripperdan – Publix Super Markets, Inc.Congratulations to Elizabeth Ripperdan for winning this year’s competition! She will go on to represent Alabama at the NGA Best Bagger Competition, taking place February 23–25, 2026, where she’ll compete for a grand prize of $10,000.#AGA2025 #BestBagger #AGAAnnualShow ... See MoreSee Less

The 2025 Best Bagger Competition showcased top talent from across the state! Competitors included:
Amy Lee – K-VA-T / Food City
James Scott – Rouses Markets
Elizabeth Ripperdan – Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Ripperdan for winning this year’s competition! She will go on to represent Alabama at the NGA Best Bagger Competition, taking place February 23–25, 2026, where she’ll compete for a grand prize of $10,000.
#AGA2025 #BestBagger #AGAAnnualShowImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Congratulations to Harold Garett of Gateway Foods on receiving the Spirit of America Award from NGA! Harold’s dedication to community service, advocacy for independent grocers, and leadership in the food industry embody the very values this national honor represents. We’re proud to celebrate this well-earned recognition and thank Harold for his unwavering commitment to strengthening local communities and the grocery industry across America! #NGASpiritofAmerica #AGA2025 #AGAAnnualShow National Grocers Association ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Harold Garett of Gateway Foods on receiving the Spirit of America Award from NGA! Harold’s dedication to community service, advocacy for independent grocers, and leadership in the food industry embody the very values this national honor represents. We’re proud to celebrate this well-earned recognition and thank Harold for his unwavering commitment to strengthening local communities and the grocery industry across America! #NGASpiritofAmerica #AGA2025 #AGAAnnualShow National Grocers Association

Please join us in congratulating Mike Hanson of Milo’s Tea Company for receiving the prestigious Spirit of Alabama Award at the AGA Annual Show! Mike’s unwavering commitment to excellence, support for local Alabama made products, and outstanding leadership in the grocery industry have made a lasting impact across our state. We’re proud to celebrate Mike’s well-deserved recognition and grateful for his contributions to Alabama’s grocery industry! Drink Milo's ... See MoreSee Less

Please join us in congratulating Mike Hanson of Milo’s Tea Company for receiving the prestigious Spirit of Alabama Award at the AGA Annual Show! Mike’s unwavering commitment to excellence, support for local Alabama made products, and outstanding leadership in the grocery industry have made a lasting impact across our state. We’re proud to celebrate Mike’s well-deserved recognition and grateful for his contributions to Alabama’s grocery industry! Drink MilosImage attachment
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