2017Issue2_Alabama_v6

AGA NEWS

GOVERNOR JOINS AGA TO LAUNCH "BUY ALABAMA'S BEST" CAMPAIGN On March 1, 2017, the Alabama Grocers Association, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the

sales of Alabama products will benefit Children’s of Alabama. Event speakers included Governor Robert Bentley; Commissioner John McMillan, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; and Alabama Secretary of State, Mr. John Merrill. Following the media briefing over 400 people

Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association held a media briefing for the Buy Alabama’s Best campaign on the Capitol Lawn in Montgomery, Alabama. The Buy Alabama’s Best campaign will run throughout the year and is designed to inform and educate consumers on what products are made, produced, manufactured and/or headquartered in the state of Alabama. Proceeds from the

Pat McWhorter, The McWhorter Group; Jessica Brown, AGA Event Coordinator; Keith Lusk, Golden Flake; Wade Payne, Food Giant and Harold Garrett, Gateway Foods.

including Alabama legislators and staff sampled some of Buy

with Alabama product displays, ads, signage, special promotions and will sell Children’s of Alabama icons to support our fight to find a cure for pediatric cancer. When consumers shop in their local grocery store, they need to look for the Buy Alabama’s Best logo under products to ensure they are buying the best products made right here in Alabama. “By supporting the local economy and purchasing products made in our state, folks can feel good about not only

Alabama’s Best members’ products. Alabama food product sales have a $2 billion impact in Alabama’s economy, tax base and along with the grocery and food service industries, employ one out of every four Alabamians. “When you are shopping in your local grocery store, please be sure to look for the Buy Alabama’s Best logo on your favorite Alabama products. You will be helping to support Alabama’s economy, local jobs, and supporting Children’s of Alabama, a wonderful Alabama based charity.” said Ellie Taylor, President, Alabama Grocers Association. Retailers throughout Alabama will be supporting this campaign in their stores

Governor Robert Bentley, State of Alabama.

“Since 1911, Children's of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children.”

Commissioner John McMillan, Alabama Department of Agriculture.

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