Alabama Grocer 2024 Issue 4 with Guidelines (8.75 x 11.25 i

CONTENTS | ISSUE 4

FEATURES

COLUMNS Chairman’s Message A Flourishing Year of Growth and Success in 2024 President’s Message As 2024 Comes to An End, AGA Continues to Thrive Industry News Alabama Leaders Set Up to Take More Artificial Intelligence Legislation in 2025 The Greatest Stories Never Told Grocery Shopping Trends for the Holidays and Retail Food Service Education Driving the Excitement at the 2025 NGA Show Legislative Update Passing of the Torch

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Chairman’s Message A Flourishing Year of Growth and Success in 2024

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President’s Message As 2024 Comes to An End, AGA Continues to Thrive

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Association News 2025 Annual Show

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2025 Exhibit Hall Theme

AGA New Members

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2025 AGEF Scholarship Program

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2024 AGEF Clay Shoot Recap Setting New Records and Making a Difference

2024 AGEF Clay Shoot Recap

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AGEF Tuition Reimbursement

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2024 Food Industry Finest Luncheon Recap

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2023 AGA Yearly Sponsors

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AGA Diamond and Four Star Sponsors Upcoming Events and Social Media Accounts

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2024 Food Industry Finest Luncheon Recap Honoring This Years Industry Award Winners

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