LAS VEGAS – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association for the independent grocery industry, awarded a $10,000 cash prize to Rocco Cammarota of Publix Super Markets in Georgia after he claimed victory in the Best Bagger Championship last night during The NGA Show.
Sponsored by PepsiCo, the competition took place during the second day of The NGA Show, an annual event that unites independent grocers, wholesalers, industry executives, manufacturers, and service providers for invaluable networking, learning, and innovation opportunities.
“The energy was electric as the nation’s top baggers went head-to-head during the Best Bagger Championship in Las Vegas,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO. “Rocco’s outstanding performance earned him the title, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate his achievement. A huge thank you to our sponsor, PepsiCo for their commitment to this exciting tradition.”
The results of the competition were as follows:
Winner: Rocco Cammarota, Publix Super Markets, Georgia
Runner Up: Makenzie Wood, Fresh Market, Utah
3rd: Michael Le, Rosauers Supermarkets, Washington State
4th : Austin Kollasch, Fareway Stores, Nebraska
5th: Elizabeth Ripperdan, Publix Super Markets, Alabama
