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 National Beach Day!There’s no better time to remind you to SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 AGA Annual Show—July 6–9, 2026 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort! Sun, sand, and the grocery industry’s best all in one place—you won’t want to miss it! #NationalBeachDay #AGA2026 #SandestinBound #SaveTheDate
Save the Date! The 2025 Food Industry Finest Luncheon is just two months away—happening October 29, 2025!Join us as we honor the incredible leaders shaping Alabama’s grocery industry:🏆 Retailer of the Year: Eric Bruce🏆 Wholesaler of the Year: Jay Mitchell🏆 Vendor of the Year: Bubba LindleyLet’s come together to celebrate their outstanding contributions at one of our most anticipated events of the year! #FoodIndustryFinest #AGA2025
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September is Family Meals Month!Regular family meals do more than nourish the body—they protect the heart and mind. Studies show that shared meals help safeguard youth from the harmful effects of cyberbullying. Gather. Connect. Protect. One meal at a time. #FamilyMealsMonth #FamilyMealsMovement #cyberbullyingprevention #mealsmatter #AGA2025
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Big News for Alabama Shoppers! Starting September 1, the state grocery tax is officially dropping from 3% to 2%! 🎉That means more savings at checkout on essential food items for you and your family. Whether it’s fresh produce, bread, or baby formula — this tax cut puts money back in your pocket.✅ Effective Date: September 1📉 New Grocery Tax Rate: 2%💰 Savings on everyday necessitiesThis is a huge win for families, seniors, and anyone feeling the pinch at the register. Help us spread the word — lower taxes are coming!#GroceryTaxRelief #AlabamaGrocers #TaxCut #LowerFoodTax #AlabamaFamilies #BackInYourPock
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We kicked off our Buy Alabama’s Best September Promotion at Children’s of Alabama with a special Food Expo! 🎉A huge THANK YOU to our incredible vendors who sampled their Alabama-made favorites. We’re grateful to our retailers, wholesalers, and the amazing hospital staff who joined us — and to our president, Bubba Lindley of EDLINCO, for reminding us why this campaign makes a difference. 💙All September, look for Children’s icons at your local Alabama grocery store. Every icon sold supports Children’s of Alabama while celebrating Alabama’s best products.#BuyAlabamasBest #ChildrensOfAlabama #SupportLocal #AlabamaProud
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Save the Date! The 2026 AGEF Scholarship Program opens November 1st!Are you or your dependent planning for college? The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation is here to help with scholarships for both students and parents working in the grocery industry.Applications open 11.1.25 and are due by 2.15.26$750 for students | $1,000 for parentsScan the QR code to apply starting November 1st!Let AGEF help support your future!
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We’re excited to announce that Stephanie Crabtree has returned to the Alabama Grocers Association as Membership & Communications Director! 💙🤍💙After a short time away, Stephanie is grateful for the opportunity to rejoin the team and continue serving our amazing members and industry. Stephanie has always loved working with our members, and she is truly delighted to be back with the AGA family. Join us in giving Stephanie a warm welcome back! 👏#BackHome #AGA #Grateful #Excited
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