Las Vegas, NV – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent grocery industry, presented a $10,000 cash prize to Madison Ireland of Harmons Neighborhood Grocer in Utah after being crowned the winner Monday night of the annual Best Bagger Championship.
The contest, sponsored by PepsiCo, was held on the second day of The NGA Show, which brings together independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers and service provides for unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage, share, network and innovate.
“The nation’s best baggers competed tonight in the Best Bagger Championship at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas during The NGA Show, showcasing their incredible skill in a great atmosphere with family and friends in attendance,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO. “I congratulate Madison on her victory! I would also like to thank our sponsor PepsiCo for their continued support of this incredible competition.”
The results of the competition were as follows:
Winner: Madison Ireland, Harmons Neighborhood Grocer (Utah)
2nd: Fengning Liu, Dorothy Lane Market (Ohio)
3rd: Coby Estrada, Nugget Market (California)
4th: Braedon Downey, Publix Super Markets (Alabama)
5th: Agnesa Baftija, Kroger (Georgia)
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