Minnesota Grocers Association

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to be Minnesota’s Best Bagger?

The Minnesota Grocers Association’s 2026 Best Bagger Contest is coming to the Mall of America! Watch Minnesota’s top baggers put their speed, skill, and grocery-bagging expertise to the test for a chance to represent Minnesota at the National Grocers Association Best Bagger Contest in Las Vegas. 🏆

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12–2 p.m.
📍 Mall of America
🗓️ Registration deadline: October 9

Come cheer on the competitors and celebrate the important role grocery baggers play in our industry!

Learn more at https://members.mngrocers.com/calendar/Details/2026-best-bagger-contest-1885513?sourceTypeId=Website

08/20/2026

It’s time to show off the Minnesota-grown products, farmers, and producers that make your store special!

The 2026–2027 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Contest is now underway. Grocery and liquor stores can showcase their commitment to Minnesota Grown products—from fresh produce, meat and dairy to packaged foods, wine, cider, beer, spirits, and more.

Learn more at https://minnesotagrown.com/minnesota-grown-retailer-year-contest

08/19/2026

Eat local and taste what Minnesota has to offer! This state has many flavors, and throughout August, we’re offering samples and opportunities to learn about the many Minnesota grown or made products we’re proud to offer in our stores.

Shop our local offerings: https://bit.ly/4pI1oaR

08/19/2026

08/13/2026

The 2026–2027 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year contest is open! Let's celebrate Minnesota grocery and liquor retailers who support MN farmers! Our Retailer of the Year contest is a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Grown, recognizing retailers that promote locally grown foods, beers, wines, & spirits. Stop by your local grocer & see these great local products!

08/06/2026

We're proud to welcome Sunshine Foods and their six Minnesota locations to the Minnesota Grocers Association! 🎉

Thank you for the incredible work you do every day to serve your customers and strengthen your communities. We're excited to have you as part of the MGA family!

07/31/2026

The Minnesota Grocers Association was proud to make a donation to support the great work of Open Cupboard in Maplewood.

Thank you to Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and State Representative Shelley Buck for joining us for a tour of Jerry's Foods in Woodbury to learn more about the important role local grocery stores play in serving our communities.

07/01/2026

The MGA was proud to present a $1,000 donation to PROP Food Supports in recognition of State Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn for her work as a Hunger Champion in the Minnesota House. We were also honored to recognize PROP - People Reaching Out to People retiring Executive Director, Jennifer Loon, for her outstanding leadership and dedication to helping feed those in need throughout our communities. Thank you both for your commitment to fighting hunger and serving Minnesotans.

Thank you to Jerry's Foods - Eden Prairie for hosting.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Minnesota Grocers Association!