Rocco Cammarota Wins Best Bagger Championship at The NGA Show

• February 3, 2026

Las Vegas, NV - 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

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About the National Grocers Association

NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation's overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers' associations, manufacturers and service suppliers.

About The NGA Show

As the premier event for the independent grocery industry, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and product discovery in Las Vegas. For 2026, we're excited to host the event at the MGM Grand Conference Center - allowing all attendees to gather under one roof for a more connected and convenient experience. Whether you're launching your first store or leading a multi-generational grocery business, The NGA Show offers the insights, innovations, and relationships that help independent grocers thrive.