Alabama Grocers Association

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

🎙️ NEW AGA PODCAST EPISODE!

From the grocery aisles to Alabama agriculture! 🌾🛒

Join host Paul DeMarco as he sits down with Corey Hill, Republican nominee for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and a longtime member of the AGA family!
Corey shares his roots in the grocery industry, his passion for Alabama agriculture and his priorities for supporting farmers, grocers and Alabama-made products.

🎥 Watch the latest episode of The AGA Podcast: https://youtu.be/CVNNtzHRXkY

10/26/2026

💙👋 On this Member Monday, please join us in welcoming Rainbow Foods #363 to the AGA family!

Located in Phenix City, Alabama, Rainbow Foods is a longtime neighborhood grocer known for quality meats, fresh produce and friendly, hometown service.

We’re excited to welcome Rainbow Foods to the Alabama Grocers Association!
Welcome to the AGA family! 💙

10/22/2026

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! 💙

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

🎯 AGEF in the News!

We're excited to see The Shelby Report highlight the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation's recent Clay Shoot, which raised more than $50,000 to support education and career development in the grocery industry!

💙 Thank you to our AGA family for making this event such a success!

📰 Read the full story: https://theshelbyreport.com/2026/10/14/alabama-grocers-education-foundation-raises-more-than-50000-at-clay-shoot/

The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation raised more than $50,000 at its 2026 Clay Shoot Tournament to support scholarships for member company families.

10/19/2026

💙👋 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:
https://www.goya.com/en/

10/16/2026

🛒 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!

10/16/2026

🌎🍽️ 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! 💙

10/15/2026

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.