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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On this Thankful Thursday, we’re still celebrating a wonderful day with the AGA family! 💙

The Alabama Food Industry Finest Luncheon is always a special opportunity to come together and recognize the people who make our industry great. Congratulations again to our 2026 Retailer, Wholesaler and Vendor of the Year! We are proud to celebrate their leadership, service and commitment to Alabama’s grocery industry.We also appreciated the opportunity to hear from Katherine Robertson, candidate for Alabama Attorney General, and Corey Hill, candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, as they spoke to our industry ahead of the November 3 general election.Thank you to our honorees, speakers, sponsors and everyone who joined us at the table. Days like this remind us what makes the AGA family so special! 💙#ThankfulThursday #FoodIndustryFinest #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers ...

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💙👋 On this Member Monday, please join us in welcoming Goya Foods to the AGA family!

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and a leading source for authentic Latin cuisine. With more than 2,600 products inspired by the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, Central America and South America, Goya has been bringing quality and tradition to family tables for generations.We’re excited to welcome Goya Foods to the Alabama Grocers Association!🔗 Learn more:www.goya.com/en/#MemberMonday #AGAFamily #GoyaFoods #AlabamaGrocers ...

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🛒 Working Toward Eliminating Alabama’s State Grocery Tax!

Today, AGA President & CEO Ellie Taylor joined Alabama House and Senate leaders at AGA member Star Supermarket in Huntsville to discuss eliminating the remaining 2% state grocery tax.Ellie opened the press conference, followed by remarks from House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Rep. Rex Reynolds, Sen. Sam Givhan, Rep. Phillip Rigsby, Rep. James Lomax and State Senate District 2 GOP nominee John Roberts.💙 As the voice of Alabama’s grocery industry, AGA is proud to be part of this important conversation focused on providing savings for Alabama families while protecting education funding. Thank you to Star Supermarket for hosting!#AlabamaGrocers #GroceryTax #AGAFamily ...

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🌎🍽️ Happy World Food Day!

Today, we’re thankful for the retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and partners who help bring foods and flavors from around the world to grocery shelves right here in Alabama.From familiar family favorites to foods that introduce us to new cultures and traditions, our local grocery stores help bring the world to the table.Thank you to our AGA members for helping feed Alabama every day! 💙#WorldFoodDay #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers #GroceryIndustry ...

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On this Thankful Thursday, we’re celebrating another outstanding member of the AGA family! 💙✨

Congratulations to Chris Woods on being named the 2026 Vendor of the Year!We’re thankful for Chris’s commitment to our association and the grocery industry, and we look forward to celebrating him at the Alabama Food Industry Finest Luncheon on October 21.#ThankfulThursday #FoodIndustryFinest #AGAFamily #AlabamaGrocers ...

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💙👋 On this Member Monday, please join us in welcoming National Beef Packing Company to the AGA family!

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, National Beef is America’s Premier Beef Company®, providing a comprehensive line of fresh beef, case-ready products and beef by-products. The company has eight processing facilities in six states and more than 10,500 employees.We’re excited to welcome National Beef and Sales Manager Jeff Green to the Alabama Grocers Association!🔗 Learn more:www.nationalbeef.com/#MemberMonday #AGAFamily #NationalBeef #AlabamaGrocers ...

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