The food culture of Alabama is steeped in tradition, with a long list of classic Southern staples that have been passed down through generations. However, a trip to a modern Alabama grocery store reveals that some of these once-common items are becoming increasingly hard to find. Due to a combination of changing consumer tastes, the consolidation of the food industry, and the decline of regional brands, many of these nostalgic staples are now a rare sight on the shelves of a typical supermarket.
