🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF THE AGA PODCAST!

We’re celebrating a sweet Alabama tradition! 🍯Paul DeMarco sits down with Temple and Tyner Bowling of Golden Eagle Syrup to talk about the nearly 100-year history of this Fayette, Alabama favorite, their family’s commitment to preserving its legacy, and the important role grocery retailers play in helping Alabama brands thrive.As a proud Buy Alabama’s Best company, Golden Eagle Syrup is a great reminder to look for Alabama products at your local grocery store this September during the Buy Alabama’s Best Fall Promotion! 💙🎧 Watch or listen to the latest episode of The AGA Podcast: The Voices Behind Today’s Grocery Industry.youtu.be/bidSDg6QG-c#AGAPodcast #BuyAlabamasBest #GoldenEagleSyrup #AlabamaMade #AlabamaGrocers #SupportLocal ... See MoreSee Less

✨💙👋 On this Member Monday, please join us in congratulating Sam Parker of Adams Beverages on his appointment to the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Board of Trustees!

Sam's leadership and dedication to Alabama's grocery industry make him a tremendous addition to the Foundation. As an AGEF Trustee, he will help advance education and career development by supporting scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and workforce development opportunities for the next generation of grocery leaders.Congratulations, Sam! Thank you for your willingness to serve and invest in the future of our industry.#MemberMonday #AGEF #Leadership #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers ... See MoreSee Less

One voice. One table. One mission: feeding Alabama. 🍽️

Today, leaders from across our industry stood together as representatives from Feeding Alabama’s food banks joined AGA in calling for a delay in the implementation of the SNAP error rate penalties.Without an extension, Alabama could face an estimated $174 million penalty, with consequences that could reach far beyond our industry and impact some of our state’s most vulnerable families.With 17.8% of Alabamians facing hunger, SNAP and our community food banks are both critical to feeding Alabamians. Food banks across our state are already working tirelessly to meet the need, and SNAP remains an essential part of helping families put food on the table.Alabama deserves a fair opportunity to address the error rate before these penalties take effect. We are calling on our leaders to help make this right and ensure states are treated fairly.Together, with one voice, we can fight to feed Alabama.#OneVoice #FeedAlabama #AlabamaGrocers #FeedingAlabama #SNAP #FoodSecurity #Advocacy ... See MoreSee Less

AGA was glad to spend time with Representative Crow and show our appreciation for his support of Alabama’s grocery industry! 💙

Representative Crow’s support of the Penny Bill has been greatly appreciated by our industry. We’re thankful for his willingness to listen, engage, and support issues that matter to Alabama grocers and the communities they serve.Thank you, Representative Crow, for your continued support!#AlabamaGrocers #AGA #GroceryIndustry #Advocacy #AlabamaLegislature ... See MoreSee Less

🍽️ September is Family Meals Month, and now is the perfect time to start planning!

Family Meals Month is a great opportunity to inspire customers with easy meal ideas, fresh ingredients, and family friendly recipes that bring loved ones together around the table.To help you prepare, the FMI Foundation offers a free Family Meals Month Toolkit filled with ready to use social media graphics, marketing materials, recipes, best practices, and promotional resources designed specifically for food retailers. Explore the toolkit and start planning your September promotions today:🔗 www.fmi.org/family-mealsTogether, we can encourage more Alabama families to enjoy one more meal together each week.#FamilyMealsMonth #FamilyMealsMovement #alabamagrocers #agafamily #thevoiceofalabamasgroceryindustry ... See MoreSee Less