Alabama Grocers Association
The Voice of the Grocery Industry in the State of Alabama
Click here to read the Alabama Grocer 2025 Issue 2 highlighting the AGEF’s 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners.
🐝 Happy World Honey Bee Day!Today we celebrate the hardworking honey bees that play a vital role in our food supply and recognize the Alabama beekeepers and honey producers who bring local honey to grocery shelves across our state.We encourage you to support local by looking for Buy Alabama's Best products during your next shopping trip. Every purchase helps support Alabama businesses, agriculture, and communities.Thank you to our members who proudly produce Alabama honey and help make our state's food industry stronger.#WorldHoneyBeeDay #BuyAlabamasBest #SupportLocal #AlabamaAgriculture #AlabamaGrocers
🌾 We were honored to attend the Sweet Grown Alabama Farm to Table Dinner at Lazenby Farms!This special evening celebrated Alabama agriculture and the partnerships that bring fresh, locally grown products from our farms to grocery stores and family tables across the state.As the Voice of Alabama's Grocery Industry, AGA is proud to support programs like Sweet Grown Alabama that connect farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers while showcasing the incredible products made right here in Alabama.Thank you to Sweet Grown Alabama, Commissioner Rick Pate, the Lazenby family, and everyone who helped make this event such a success. We look forward to continuing to support Alabama agriculture and the businesses that keep our communities thriving.#SweetGrownAlabama #SupportLocal #BuyAlabamasBest #AlabamaAgriculture #AlabamaGrocers #AGAFamily
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🤝💙 On this Thankful Thursday, we're grateful for the relationships built and memories made during the 2026 AGA Annual Show.Whether connecting with fellow members in the Exhibit Hall, enjoying our networking receptions, celebrating during the Chairman's Banquet, or singing along with Taylor Hicks, this year's Annual Show truly demonstrated the strength of the AGA family.Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, exhibited, and helped make this year's event one to remember. We can't wait to do it again next year!#ThankfulThursday #AGAAnnualShow #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers
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🏆 Registration is now open for the 2026 Alabama Food Industry Finest Luncheon!Each year, this special event brings together grocery industry leaders, business partners, and elected officials to recognize Alabama's Retailer of the Year, Wholesaler of the Year, and Vendor of the Year while supporting SACK PAC, helping ensure Alabama's grocery industry continues to have a strong voice.Join us as we celebrate outstanding leadership and invest in the future of our industry.Register today:alabamagrocers.org/legislative/alabama-food-industry-finest-luncheon/#FoodIndustryFinest #AGAFamily #VoiceOfAlabamasGroceryIndustry #AlabamaGrocers
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE!From the grocery aisles to going viral, Barry Dabbs, Store Director of Food Giant in Hueytown, is making an impact both in his store and on social media!With 42 years in the grocery industry and millions of views online, Barry joins Paul DeMarco to talk about his career, serving his community, and how being authentic has helped him connect with people around the world.🎧 Watch the latest episode of the AGA Podcast now! youtu.be/RNOf978H_nYFollow Barry:TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@barrydabbs811 Facebook: Barry Dabbs#agapodcast #alabamagrocers #foodgiant #GroceryIndustry #hueytown #Alabama
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✨💙👋 On this Member Monday, we're proud to recognize Michael Donkin of Associated Wholesale Grocers on his election to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors.Michael has been a dedicated supporter of Alabama's grocery industry, and we look forward to his leadership as he helps guide the future of our association.Congratulations, Michael! Thank you for serving the AGA family.#MemberMonday #AGABoard #Leadership #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers
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🤝💙 On this Thankful Thursday, we're reflecting on the outstanding educational opportunities offered during the 2026 AGA Annual Show.From national grocery trends and artificial intelligence to legislative updates and risk management, this year's Business Sessions provided valuable insights that members can take back to their businesses.Thank you to our outstanding speakers and everyone who participated in making these sessions such a success. Investing in education helps strengthen Alabama's grocery industry today and for generations to come.#ThankfulThursday #AGAAnnualShow #Education #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers
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👏 Please join us in congratulating Joy Henderson of Alabama Power on her election to the Alabama Grocers Association Board of Directors!Joy brings valuable leadership, experience, and a strong commitment to serving Alabama's grocery industry. We are excited to welcome her to the AGA Board and look forward to the knowledge and perspective she will bring to our association.Congratulations, Joy, and thank you for your willingness to serve!#AGABoard #Leadership #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers
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