The Voices Behind Today's Grocery Industry
The AGA Podcast
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The Voices Behind Today's Grocery Industry
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12/22/2025
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February 16, 2026
Episode 14 – Elizabeth Ripperdan with Publix
In this episode of the AGA Podcast, Paul DeMarco sits down with Elizabeth Ripperdan of Publix, Alabama’s Best Bagger. Elizabeth shares how she got started in the grocery industry, winning the Alabama Grocers Association Best Bagger Competition, and representing Alabama at the National Championship in Las Vegas — where she placed fifth in the nation. Hear how practice, precision, and customer focus helped her succeed and why great bagging makes a difference in the grocery experience.
February 9, 2026
Episode 13 - Grace Graffeo with Children's Hospital
In this episode of the Alabama Grocers Association Podcast, Paul DeMarco sits down with Grace Graffeo from Children’s of Alabama at the Alabama’s Best Luncheon to discuss the powerful partnership between Children’s Hospital and the Buy Alabama’s Best program. Grace shares how the campaign—now celebrating more than 20 years—has raised over $900,000 to support children and families facing cancer and blood disorders across all 67 counties of Alabama. The conversation highlights how these funds directly support patient assistance, research, and medical team training at the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. As the spring campaign kicks off, listeners are encouraged to look for the Children’s icons and Buy Alabama’s Best products at their local grocery store and join in supporting this meaningful cause that keeps dollars—and impact—right here in Alabama.
January 2, 2026
Episode 12 - Ellie Taylor and Patrick McWhorter
Paul DeMarco, Ellie Taylor, and Pat McWhorter look back at key legislative, political, and industry issues from 2025 and discuss what lies ahead for Alabama’s grocery industry in 2026. Topics include grocery tax efforts, the impact of the federal government shutdown on SNAP benefits, rising grocery prices, and a major election year in Alabama. The episode also highlights upcoming AGA events and priorities for the year ahead.
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