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

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Today we raise a glass to Chocolate Milk Day! 🥛🍫 A delicious treat and a great source of calcium and protein. Cheers to our Alabama dairy farmers who make it possible!

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Today we raise a glass to Chocolate Milk Day! 🥛🍫 A delicious treat and a great source of calcium and protein. Cheers to our Alabama dairy farmers who make it possible!
#ChocolateMilkDay #DairyFarmers #AlabamaGrocers

This #ThankfulThursday, we congratulate Eric Bruce — our 2025 Retailer of the Year! 🏆 Thank you for your dedication to your community and our association.

Join us Oct. 29th at the Food Industry Finest event as we celebrate Eric and other industry leaders 👉 alabamagrocers.org/legislative/alabama-food-industry-finest-luncheon/#ThankfulThursday #retaileroftheyear #foodindustryfinest #alabamagrocers ... See MoreSee Less

This #ThankfulThursday, we congratulate Eric Bruce — our 2025 Retailer of the Year! 🏆 Thank you for your dedication to your community and our association.

Join us Oct. 29th at the Food Industry Finest event as we celebrate Eric and other industry leaders 👉 https://alabamagrocers.org/legislative/alabama-food-industry-finest-luncheon/

#ThankfulThursday #RetailerOfTheYear #FoodIndustryFinest #AlabamaGrocers

We’re proud to welcome Jeff Floyd to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors! 🛒 A hardworking leader with strong vision, Jeff will help shape the future of Alabama’s grocery industry. Welcome, Jeff! #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #AlabamaGrocers ... See MoreSee Less

We’re proud to welcome Jeff Floyd to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors! 🛒 A hardworking leader with strong vision, Jeff will help shape the future of Alabama’s grocery industry. Welcome, Jeff! #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #AlabamaGrocers

📢 Endorsement Announcement

The Alabama Grocers Association is proud to endorse Jay Mitchell for Attorney General of Alabama.Alabama grocers are the backbone of our communities—providing essential goods, creating jobs, and fueling our state’s economy. Jay Mitchell shares our commitment to:✅ Combating organized retail crime✅ Protecting consumers & supporting honest businesses✅ Ensuring regulatory consistency for growth✅ Expanding food access & strengthening supply chains✅ Supporting small businesses & local jobs“Jay Mitchell understands the connection between safe communities, fair enforcement, and strong local businesses,” said Ellie Taylor, AGA President/CEO. “We are proud to stand with him.”🛒 Together, we’re building a stronger, safer Alabama.#AlabamaGrocers #Endorsement #StrongerTogether ... See MoreSee Less

📢 Endorsement Announcement
The Alabama Grocers Association is proud to endorse Jay Mitchell for Attorney General of Alabama.

Alabama grocers are the backbone of our communities—providing essential goods, creating jobs, and fueling our state’s economy. Jay Mitchell shares our commitment to:
✅ Combating organized retail crime
✅ Protecting consumers & supporting honest businesses
✅ Ensuring regulatory consistency for growth
✅ Expanding food access & strengthening supply chains
✅ Supporting small businesses & local jobs

“Jay Mitchell understands the connection between safe communities, fair enforcement, and strong local businesses,” said Ellie Taylor, AGA President/CEO. “We are proud to stand with him.”

🛒 Together, we’re building a stronger, safer Alabama.

#AlabamaGrocers #Endorsement #StrongerTogether

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! Alabama grocers are ready to help you stock up on all the flavors of the season — from apples and pumpkins to cozy comfort foods. What’s your favorite fall meal?

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🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! Alabama grocers are ready to help you stock up on all the flavors of the season — from apples and pumpkins to cozy comfort foods. What’s your favorite fall meal?
#HelloFall #AlabamaGrocers #FallVibes

This week’s #ThankfulThursday goes out to Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company 🐷 for inviting us to join their food show! We loved connecting with our amazing vendors and retailers who make Alabama’s food industry thrive.

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This week’s #ThankfulThursday goes out to Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Company 🐷 for inviting us to join their food show! We loved connecting with our amazing vendors and retailers who make Alabama’s food industry thrive.
#ThankfulThursday #PigglyWiggly #AlabamaGrocers #GroceryLife

Please join us in welcoming Jeff Bolas to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors! 🙌 Jeff’s past service & love for our AGEF Foundation make him a valuable leader for our members. Welcome, Jeff! #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #AlabamaGrocers ... See MoreSee Less

Please join us in welcoming Jeff Bolas to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors! 🙌 Jeff’s past service & love for our AGEF Foundation make him a valuable leader for our members. Welcome, Jeff! #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #AlabamaGrocers

September is Family Meals Month 🍽️💙 — a time to celebrate the power of gathering together.

NEW this year: FMI’s Table Talk Placemats! 🎉 These free, printable placemats are designed with conversation prompts to help families connect, share stories, and build community at the dinner table — whether at home or at neighborhood gatherings.Two versions are available now: Community Meal and Family Meal. Download yours today and turn everyday dinners into moments that matter 👉 www.fmi.org/family-meals/toolkits/table-talk-placemats#FamilyMealsMonth #BringingGrocersToTheTable #AlabamaGrocers #FeedingAlabama #AGAMembers #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less

September is Family Meals Month 🍽️💙 — a time to celebrate the power of gathering together.

NEW this year: FMI’s Table Talk Placemats! 🎉 These free, printable placemats are designed with conversation prompts to help families connect, share stories, and build community at the dinner table — whether at home or at neighborhood gatherings.

Two versions are available now: Community Meal and Family Meal. Download yours today and turn everyday dinners into moments that matter 👉 https://www.fmi.org/family-meals/toolkits/table-talk-placemats

#FamilyMealsMonth #BringingGrocersToTheTable #AlabamaGrocers #FeedingAlabama #AGAMembers #CommunityStrong
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