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2013 Maine Food Industry Directory & Resource Guide

Associated Grocers of New EnglandFutureIndependentsIn an era of big box stores, banks andsupermarkets owned by foreign companies– and everybody wondering where thejobs have gone – more and more con-sumers are embracing the “shop local”movement. At the very heart of it is thecooperative. Cooperatives employroughly 100 million people.

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Maine Food Industry Directory & Resource GuideTable of Contents

President and Chair’s Message ..............................................................4

List of Advertisers .....................................................................................5

2013 Maine Grocers Association Board of Directors ......................6

Top Reasons to Join the MGA ..............................................................8

The Maine Grocers Association Scholarship Recipients ...............10

Salute the 2012 Partners .......................................................................12

MGA and MFPA 2012 Event Highlights ..............................................14

2013 Key Industry Events .....................................................................20

MGA Grocery Store and Supermarket Members Directory ........26

Maine Grocers Association Associate Members .............................43

Maine Grocery Retailers Non-Members ..........................................49

2012 Grocer of the Year ........................................................................55

2012 Vendor of the Year ........................................................................56

2012 Maine Food Producer of the Year .............................................57

MGA & MFPA Contact Information ..................................................59

2013 Maine Food Producers Alliance Board of Directors ............60

Why Join the MPFA ................................................................................61

Maine Food Producers Alliance Regular Member Directory ....... 62

Maine Food Producers Alliance Associate Members .....................70

Retail Store Licensing Checklist ...........................................................76

Maine Congressional Delegation .........................................................78

Federal Regulatory Contacts ................................................................79

State Regulatory Contacts ....................................................................79

Business Resources .................................................................................81

MFPA Market Ready Program ..............................................................85

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Dear Association Members, There is no doubt that the partnership between the Maine Food Producers Alliance and Maine Grocers Association has yielded positive business opportunities and improved communications nexus’ for our respective members. At no time in our history has there been such a significant interest in food, particularly specialty food, and in purchasing food locally. So it is with great pleasure that we present the 2013 Maine Food Industry Directory & Resource Guide – a publication dedicated to all Maine companies growing, processing, delivering, serving and selling food. Pick up the Directory when looking for a new product, service idea or your local grocer. Why not make a point of introducing yourself and realize the benefit of doing business with a member!

In 2012 our partnership was further strengthened as members gathered in Augusta for the 1st Annual Spring Issues & Answers – A Food For Thought Forum and Legislative Breakfast, and again in October at the 4th Annual Maine Food Means Business Summit. The Alliance kicked off the Market Ready Program, equipping emerging food producers with essential tools to expand into new and larger wholesale, retail, and distribution markets. Two critical program tracks, Food Safety and Quality and Manufacturing Operations and Scaling Up were launched in partnership with member businesses who hosted a series of five Technical Sessions throughout the state.

Looking ahead to 2013, we envision stronger ties between our associations and industry partners to promote the value of doing business locally and provide “best in class” membership benefits.

Don’t miss these valuable opportunities!

March 27, 2013 2nd Annual Spring Issues & Answers – A Food For Thought Forum and Legislative Breakfast

Quarterly Market Ready Program Technical Sessions

June 12, 2013 Annual Golf Tournament

Fall 2013 Annual Meetings & Maine Food Means Business Summit

We thank our members, partners, advertisers, and sponsors for your vision and investment in Maine businesses – we are making a difference.

Best regards,

Kimberly Brackett Cathe MorrillKimberly M. Brackett, President Cathe Morrill, Chair

President and Chair’s Message

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List of Advertisers

Associated Grocers of New England ..................................................................2Albin, Randall & Bennett .................................................................................... 69Allen Signs with Impact ...................................................................................... 24Brackett’s Market ................................................................................................. 52C & S Wholesale Grocers ................................................................................. 86Camden National Bank ...................................................................................... 41Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE ................................................................... 23Dennis Paper & Food Service ........................................................................... 58Eaton Peabody ..................................................................................................... 35Garelick Farms .................................................................................................... 30Good Shepherd Food-Bank ................................................................................ 9Hannaford .............................................................................................................. 47Hillside, Mars Hill & Star City IGA .................................................................. 80H.P. Hood, LLC ....................................................................................................... 7Katahdin Analytical Services .............................................................................. 71Lambert and Coffin ............................................................................................. 54Macomber, Farr & Whitten ............................................................................... 74Maine State Lottery ............................................................................................46Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership ................................................75Northeast Delta Dental .....................................................................................72New England Food Show .................................................................................. 68Northeast Laboratory Services, Inc. ...............................................................24Oakhurst Dairy .................................................................................................... 42Paradis Shop ‘n Save ............................................................................................68Pepsi Beverages Company of Maine ...............................................................53Pine State Trading Co. .........................................................................................29Plummer’s Shop n’ Save ......................................................................................52Shaw’s ..................................................................................................................... 25Sure Winner Foods ..............................................................................................36The Sheridan Corporation ................................................................................65Tozier’s Market .....................................................................................................22TrakTec ...................................................................................................................65H.O. Perry/United Insurance .............................................................................48VitaminSea Seaweed ............................................................................................58Volk Packaging ......................................................................................................73

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2013Maine Grocers Association

Board of Directors

OfficersPresident Kim Brackett, Brackett’s Market2nd VP Steve Culver, Hannaford Bros. Co.

Treasurer Leo Ouellette, Shaw’s SupermarketsSecretary Mary-Jo Tozier, Tozier’s Family Market

Immediate Past President Troy Plummer, Plummer’s Shop ‘n Save

DirectorsDan Ayoob, United Insurance/H.O. Perry & Son

Brian Beaudry, C&S Wholesale GrocersBill Boutin, Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No.NE

Dan Brock, Bozzuto’s, Inc.Barbara Davidson, Carver’s Harbor Market

Scott Carlin, WSC, Inc. - Hillside IGABob Cooper, Pine State Trading Co.

Mark Davis, Pepsi Beverages CompanyJohn Economy, Garelick FarmsSandy Goodwin, Dick’s Market

Kevin Kinney, Save-A-LotKim Murphy, Trenton Marketplace

Mark Kelley, Country Farms MarketGreg Rand, Oakhurst Dairy

Zachary Sclar, Food CitySean Thomas, Altria Client Services, Inc.Mike Violette, Associated Grocers of NE

Mike Waterman, H.P. Hood, LLCRobert Wentworth, Rangley IGA

77 Sewall Street, Suite 3000 Augusta, Maine 04330207.622.4461 mainegrocers.org

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Top Reasons to Join the MGA!Leadership – Advocacy – Connections

For Maine’s Grocery Industry since 1935

Government Affairs

The MGA continuously monitors the work of the Maine Legislature and Congress as well as state and federal regulatory agencies. Follow the 126th Legislative Session through weekly updates and links to specific bills of interest.

Communications & Connections

The Maine Food Industry Directory and Resource Guide - The go-to directory for Maine’s grocery industry, containing listings of over 500 Maine grocery stores and supermarkets, vendors, and Maine Food Producer Alliance members.

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MGA Focus Newsletter - Always timely, informative, objective, and accurate. FREE to members!

Events

Spring Issues & Answers - Food for Thought Forum - This forum draws MGA & MFPA members to meet key state and federal policy makers and regulatory personnel for a day of information exchange and business-to-business networking.

Maine Grocers Association Annual Golf Tournament – Mark your calendar for this fun filled day on one of Maine’s premiere golf courses. Not a golfer? That’s okay - join us for lunch, take a chance on the Square Board where all proceeds benefit the MGA Scholarship Program, and visit with old friends. Maine Food Means Business Fall Summit – Celebrating its 5th anniversary, this memorable event features a vibrant trade show, current industry topic presentations, business to business networking, and the outstanding Producer

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Showcase! Don’t miss the event that everyone is talking about. Program Offerings

Health & Dental Insurance - MGA member employees and their families have access to the premier Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield health plan and Northeast Delta dental plan. We refer

our members to Macomber, Farr & Whitten.

Workers Compensation Trust Fund - A partnership between the Maine Grocers Association and the Maine Merchants Association allows MGA members to participate in the MMA Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund.

Coupon Redemption Referral Service - MGA serves as a liaison in linking grocers to the New Hampshire Grocer’s Association Grocers Coupon Service.

MGA Scholarship Fund - The MGA awards scholarships annually to deserving students who are either children of full-time employees of firms that are members of the MGA or part-time student employees of firms that are members of the MGA.

Grocers

Coupon

Service

Good Food Shepard Bank

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The Maine Grocers Association Scholarship Recipients

Elijah Breton of Poland will be attending Ithaca College in the fall to study sports management. Elijah’s mother is employed by Shaw’s in Lewiston. Anna Lawson of West Gardiner is an employee at Goggin’s IGA in Randolph. She will be attending Southern Maine Community College to study graphic arts.

Meghan Frank of Easton will be pursuing a chemistry/pre-pharmacy major at Husson University. She is currently employed by Country Farms Market in Easton.

Sara Mercier of Portland attends Smith College, where she is studying to be a civil engineer. She is employed by Shaw’s in Westbrook.

Madison Omo of Bath has been accepted to the University of Maine, where she plans to study agriculture, dairy production and farm management. She is currently employed by Brackett’s Market in Bath.

Elijah Breton

Meghan Frank

Sara Mercier

Madison OmoThe Maine Grocers Association would like to congratulate these deserving students

and wish them all the best!

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Got Your Bags, Maine? is a unique voluntary program for grocery retailers and consumers to take steps to increase the recycling of reusable check out bags, both paper and plastic and promote the use of reusable check out bags!

MGA encourages ALL grocery retailers to participate.

To learn more, contact Shelley Doak, MGA Executive Director at sdoak@mainegrocers.org or 207.622.4461.

Green is in, so why not enroll in this voluntary program aimed at helping grocery retailers reduce the costs of doing business while doing something positive for the environment!

The Maine Grocers Association and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Office of Innovation & Assistance launched the Environmental Leader Certification Program for grocery stores and supermarkets to obtain green business certification.Visit maine.gov/dep/innovation for more information or contact Roy Krout, Maine DEP, at roy.t.krout@maine.gov.

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A Salute To Our 2012 Partners

Maine Food Producers Alliance

David Jean, Albin, Randall & BennettSkip Bates, Bangor Savings Bank

Daniel Wallace & Gray Harris, Coastal Enterprise, Inc.Maggie Hoople, East Shore Studio & Print

Roxanne Jobe, Eastern Maine Development CorpDaniel McKay & John Loyd, Jr., Eaton Peabody

John Holden, Eaton Peabody Consulting GroupSally Garand, Finance Authority of Maine

Craig & Rosemary Gladstone, Gladstone’s Under The SunHannaford Close To Home Program

Katahdin Analytical ServicesJonathan T. Harris, Lambert Coffin

Cindy Pellett, LatLong LogicMichael Cote & Cynthia Fisher, Look’s Gourmet Food CompanyWalt Whitcomb & John Harker, Maine Department of Agriculture

Jeff Bennett, Maine International Trade CenterRochelle Zawaduk, Maine Mall Creative Common ProgramBill Whittier, Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Vanessa Frey & Martha Bentley, Maine Technology InstituteJayne Giles, MaineStream Finance

David Fillinger & Jim Robbins, Pemberton’s Gourmet FoodsPenobscot Bay Regional Chamber of CommerceWilliam Card, U.S. Small Business AdministrationJayme Okma Lee, Small Enterprise Growth Fund

Cathe Morrill, State of Maine Cheese Co.TrakTec

U.S. Department of AgricultureHugh Stevens, University of Maine Knowledge Transfer Alliance

Derek Volk, Volk Packaging

Maine Grocers Association

Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily NewsAdam Nappi, Bow Street Market

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Gerry Reid & Tim Poulin, Bureau of Alcohol and Lottery OperationsWilliam N. Lund, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection

Amy Trunnell, CPACongresswoman Chellie PingreeCongressman Michael MichaudMarge Goodwin, Dick’s Market

Geoffrey A. Rushlau, District AttorneyEthan Strimling, LearningWorksRich Brooks, flyte new media

Food Industry Association ExecutivesFood Marketing Institute

Ken Fletcher, Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and SecurityCarlie MacLean, Office of the Governor

Steve Culver, Judy Knapp, Jane Goulet & Wendy Ward, Hannaford SupermarketsShawn Savage, Internal Revenue Service

John Domino, JTD Retail Strategies Kennebec Tavern & Marina

John Finnegan & Lynn Quirion, Macomber, Farr & WhittenDean Williams & George Woods, Maine Beverage Company

Laura L. Boyett, Maine Bureau of Unemployment CompensationDwane Hubert, Maine Dept. of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Deb Neuman, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

Patti Aho & Roy Krout, Maine Department of Environmental ProtectionRep. Emily Ann Cain, Maine House of Representatives

Robert W. Nutting, Speaker of the Maine House of RepresentativesCurtis Picard, Maine Merchants Association

Barry J. Hobbins, Maine SenateKevin L. Raye, President of the Maine Senate

Martindale Country ClubNational Grocers AssociationDoug Carr, Perkins Thompson

Phil Harriman, Lebel & Harriman LLPSamoset Resort by the Ocean

Senator Olympia SnoweSenator Susan Collins

Mike Erlandson & Elise Dietrich, SuperValuPaul Sighinolfi, Workers’ Compensation Board

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MGA and MFPA 2012 Event Highlights

Spring Issues and Answers: A Food For Thought Forum

The MGA and MFPA continued their partnership in 2012 by combining two individual events into one sensational occasion. Together with the Maine Merchants Association, the three associations teamed up to bring our members together for a day of networking and discussion on a range of topics. The March event was well planned, as the 125th Legislature was midway through the Second Session, hotly debating a variety of issues including workers’ compensation and redefining the definition and criteria for independent contractors. New for 2012, we welcomed a number of lawmakers to the Legislative Meet & Greet Breakfast. At noon, we were honored to be briefed by the Legislature’s Leadership team: Senate President Kevin L. Raye, Speaker of the House Robert W. Nutting, Senate Minority Leader Barry J. Hobbins, and Emily Cain, Minority Leader, House of Representatives.

Paul Sighinolfi, Executive Director and Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Board and Laura Boyett from the Dept. of Labor provided excellent summaries of how expected changes would impact business owners. Ken Fletcher, Director of the Governor’s Office of Energy, provided a view of both short and long term “fixes” proposed by the LePage Administration, a topic of particular interest to grocers and manufacturers alike. Deb Neuman, Deputy Commissioner, Dept. of Economic and Community Development, talked about tourism strategies as they relate to economic development, and Dwane Hubert, Senior Emergency Manager at the Maine Emergency Management Agency, gave a compelling talk on business continuity planning. Always of interest to grocers, is how to deal with “bad checks” and other fraudulent actions. William Lund, Superintendent of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection and Knox County District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlaw gave step-by-step instructions on how to combat these actions and noted recent law changes in favor of the retailer. Cathe Morrill, President of the State of Maine Cheese Company and MFPA Board Member, announced plans for MFPA’s Market Ready Program, recently funded through a grant from the Maine Technology Institute. In addition, Dan Wallace of CEI, Inc., John Holden of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group and Hugh Stevens,of the University of Maine, were on hand to talk about available grants and low interest loans for grocers as well as technical assistance to entrepreneur food producers.

We give special thanks to our very generous sponsors including Hannaford, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Bozzuto’s, C & S Wholesale Grocers, Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE, Macomber, Farr & Whitten, H.P. Hood, Pine State Trading Co., Pepsi Beverages Company, AG of New England, Maine International Trade Center, Bar Harbor Foods, CEI, Sheridan Corporation, and Oakhurst Dairy. Thanks to Pastor Chuck Orchards, Grandy Oats, and Borealis Breads for donating their products!

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MGA Annual Golf Tournament

For the fourth year in a row, rain showers fell on the Maine Grocers Association Spring Golf tournament, but it didn’t deter the 85 golfers who played well and enjoyed the beautiful and challenging Martindale Country Club course located in Auburn. The MGA greatly appreciates all of the volunteers – Mark Davis, Pepsi Beverages Company for supervising the Putting Contest, Mary Jo Tozier, Tozier’s Market and Mike Waterman, H.P. Hood for their watchful eye on the Hole in One Contest, and Tanya Bentley, Eaton Peabody for her assistance with the registration and photography.

Special thanks to our generous Event Sponsor C & S Wholesale Grocers; Welcome Table Sponsor Brackett’s Market; Luncheon Sponsor Associated Grocers of New England; and Putting Contest Sponsor Pepsi Beverages Company.

A special thank you as well to the tee and hole sponsors: Altria Client Services, Chex Finer Foods, Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE, Garelick Farms, Getchell Bros., Hillside IGA, H.P. Hood, Imperial Distributors, Indian Hill Shop ‘n Save, Lepage Bakeries, Oakhurst Dairy, Paradis Shop ‘n Save, Pine State Trading Co., Plummer’s Market, Sure Winner, and H.O. Perry/United Insurance. Thank you to Dale and Mary Jo Tozier, Tozier’s Market for sponsoring the Hole in One Contest and to Hannaford Supermarkets, C & S Wholesale Grocers and Pine State Trading Co for contributing to the sensational “goody bags.”

Tournament Winners1st Place Gross: C & S Grocers Team- Joe Alvarez, Andy Laslie, Len Cole & Blaine Whitney2nd Place Gross: H.O. Perry/United InsuranceTeam- Dan Ayoob, Scott Fitser, Reginald Grant & George Ayoob3rd Place Gross: Goulette’s IGA- L. Haskell, Steve Herring, John Reid & Barry Goulette1st Place Net: M. Atherton, Leo Ouellette, Peter Myer, Thad Zmistowski & Curtis Picard2nd Place Net: Oakhurst Dairy- Ed Crockett, Keith Picard, Andy Russell & Greg Rand3rd Place Net: C & S Wholesale Grocers Team- Mickey Davis, Scott Garland, Dick Danforth & John Sabbagh

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Maine Food Means Business 2012 Summit - A Success!

The 4th Annual Maine Food Means Business Summit marked another success story for the Maine Grocers Association and Maine Food Producers Alliance. Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb opened the Summit with words of welcome from the LePage Administration. Commissioner Whitcomb noted that there is an improved, customer friendly mission at the Department and he welcomes the opportunity to work more closely with the two associations. The MGA celebrated its 77th Anniversary and the Alliance kicked off its Market Ready Program with MFPA Partner Bill Whittier, Maine MEP, and MFPA Business Development Specialist Raegan LaRochelle. Cathe Morrill, State of Maine Cheese Company, and Cynthia Fisher, Bar Harbor Foods, two veteran food producers, conducted a mock FDA food inspection, and hinted that getting to know your inspector will lead to a positive experience.

John Domino, JTD Retail Strategies, offered tips to attract and retain customers and to move products from the grocery store shelf to the customer’s basket. Are you providing your customers the opportunity to say “Wow”? Small investments in lighting and upgraded flooring will guarantee increased sales. Take steps that say that you value your customer. Rich Brooks, flyte new media, jazzed up the audience when he asked the audience – “Do you have a Facebook page? Do you have a Twitter account?” Businesses must use these essential tools to reach today’s customer. Start a conversation with your customer – this will engage them. You need to be where your customer is and today that means ranking high in search engines and being in their pockets and pocketbooks with mobile marketing.

The Summit was held just prior to the November 6 election, so we welcomed well known political analysts Ethan Strimling (D) and Phil Harriman (R) for a debate narrated by Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News. The overriding message was to make your voice be heard. Contact your State Representative and Senator. Invite them into your place of business and get to know them. They want to hear from Maine business owners.

New for 2012 was the Producer Showcase. This was a chance for members to present their products to the assembled audience. Fifteen courageous food producers pitched a variety of products from energy bars to granola to biscotti to clam cakes! It was an impressive group and everyone agreed it was the highlight of the day! Our final session featured Maine’s top lenders, including members Camden National Bank, Bangor Savings Bank, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. These lenders broke into round table discussions where participants were treated to practical financial guidance.

This event would not have been possible without our devoted sponsors, fellow board members, and industry partners. Special thanks go to:

Our Event Sponsor, Associated Grocers of New England, Gold Sponsors Hannaford Supermarkets, Bangor Savings Bank, Bozzuto’s Inc., iGPS, Shaw’s, C&S Wholesale Grocers; our Silver Sponsors, Pepsi Beverages Company, Lepage Bakeries, Maine Small Business Development Centers, Northeast Laboratory Services, Volk Packaging Corporation, Coca-Cola

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Bottling Co. of No. NE; Badge Sponsor, TrakTec; Bronze Sponsors, Oakhurst Dairy, Pine State Trading Co., H.P. Hood LLC, Katahdin Analytical Services, Reid Label & Digital Graphics, Garelick Farms; Speaker & Luncheon Sponsors, Moark, H.O. Perry/United Insurance and AdvancePierre/Barber Foods; Friends Sponsors, Albin, Randall & Bennett, Allen Signs With Impact, Chex CV Finer Foods, Coastal Enterprises Inc., Drummond Woodsum, Eaton Peabody, Paradis Shop ‘n Save, Pastor Chuck Orchards, Payroll Management Company, Plummer’s Shop ‘n Save, and Sheridan Corporation.

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Maine Food Means Business 2012 Summit

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Maine Food Means Business 2012 Summit

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2013 Key Industry Events Please note: Event schedules are subject to change.

WinterJanuary 8-10 Maine Agricultural Trades Show Augusta Civic Center getrealmaine.com

January 20-22 NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show San Francisco, CA specialtyfood.com

January 26-29 New York International Gift Fair Javits Convention Center, NY nyigf.com

February 9-13 The NGA Show Las Vegas, NV thengashow.com

February 12-13 The Imperial Trade Show DCU Center – Worcester, MA jmartin@imperialdist.com

February 24-26 Annual Meat Conference Gaylord Opryland Resort – Nashville, TN meatconference.com

SpringMarch 1-10 Maine Restaurant Week mainerestaurantweek.com

March 6 Associated Grocers of New England Spring Food Show Radisson Hotel – Manchester, NH

March 10-12 New England Food Show Boston Convention & Exhibition Center nefs-expo.com

March 12-14 Bozzuto’s Spring Independent Retailer Conference Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, CT bozzutos.com

March 17-20 Boston Gift Show Boston Convention & Exhibition Center bostongiftshow.com

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March 19-20 C&S Spring Food Show MGM Grand Hotel – Las Vegas, NV cswg.com

March 20 NECSA’s Annual Trade Show DCU Center – Worcester MA necsa.net

March 23-25 New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show Portland, ME nemadeshows.com

March 26 Pine State Trading Company Trade Show Augusta Civic Center pinestatetrading.com

March 27 Spring Issues & Answers – A Food For Thought Forum Augusta, ME mainegrocers.org

March 28 Pine State Trading Company Trade Show DCU Center – Worchester, MA pinestatetrading.com

April 3 Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo Cumberland County Civic Center – Portland, ME mainerestaurant.com

Apr 30 - May 2 FMI Future Connect 2013 The Peabody Orlando – Orlando, FL FMI.org

SummerJune 12 MGA Annual Golf Tournament Martindale Country Club – Auburn, ME mainegrocers.org

June 19 Associated Grocers of New England Annual Meeting & Golf Tournament Grace Capital Church – Pembrooke, NH

June 30-July 2 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show New York City specialtyfood.com

August Bozzuto’s Fall Independent Retailer Conference

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August 6-7 C&S Charity Outing

August 13-14 C&S Fall Food Show MGM Grand Hotel – Las Vegas, NV cswg.com

August 24-25 Bozzuto’s Dream Cruise 2013 The Farmington Club, Farmington, CT bozzutos.com

FallSeptember 16 Adam J. Bozzuto Memorial Charity Golf Classic The Farms Country Club & Wallingford Country Club, Wallingford, CT bozzutos.com

September 18 Associated Grocers of New England Fall Food Show Radisson Hotel – Manchester, NH

September 25-28 Natural Products Expo East Baltimore, MD expoeast.com

October Maine Food Means Business 2013 Summit

October Maine Grocers Association Annual Meeting

October Maine Food Producers Alliance Annual Meeting

October Harvest on the Harbor Portland, ME harvestontheharbor.com

Tozier’s Market

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE.

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MGA Grocery Store and Supermarket Members Directory

These Maine grocery stores and supermarkets serve as the anchor in our downtowns, offer a central meeting place in our rural and island communities, and provide Maine citizens fresh, nutritious and safe foods all year long. Maine grocers are community leaders and environmental stewards. The Maine Grocers Association is proud to represent the interests of these fine institutions.

B & M Belmont Market317 Augusta RoadBelmont, ME 04952207-342-4141Donna O’Brien

Bayside Supermarket, Inc.35 Main StreetMilbridge, ME 04658207-546-7200Leola Carter

Blue Hill Market, Inc.15 South StreetBlue Hill, ME 04614207-374-5137Chuck Lawrence

Brackett’s Market, Inc.185 Front StreetBath, ME 04530207-443-2012Kimberly & Steve Brackett

Bradford General StoreP.O. Box 176Bradford, ME 04410207-327-1188Andrew Costello

Bud’s Shop ‘n Save101 Somerset PlazaPittsfield, ME 04967207-487-5161Dean Homstead

Bud’s Shop ‘n Save44 Moosehead Trail, P.O. Box 460Newport, ME 04953207-368-4733Dean Homstead

Bud’s Shop ‘n SaveChurch StreetDexter, ME 04930207-924-6410Dean Homstead

C & G Grocery518 Graytown RoadSedgwick, ME 04676207-326-9311Claire Gray

C. E. Reilly & Son, Inc.2576 Bristol RoadNew Harbor, ME 04554207-677-2321Reginald Reilly

Bow Street Market79 Bow StreetFreeport, ME 04032207-865-6631Adam & Sheila Nappi

Burnt Cove Market1 Burnt Cove RoadStonington, ME 04681207-367-2681Vernon Seile

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C. H. Mathews Co.141 Main StreetCherryfield, ME 04622207-546-2601Bruce Mathews

Carver’s Harbor Market Inc.P.O. Box 814Vinalhaven, ME 04863207-863-4319Barbara Davidson

Coastal Provisions PO Box 298, 254 Maine St.Winter Harbor, ME 04693207-963-2256Elizabeth & Jonathan Stanley

Corinth Market, Inc.689 Main StreetCorinth, ME 04427207-285-7500Chuck Lawrence

Country Corners Grocery, Inc184 Main StreetWhitefield, ME 04353207-549-3135Deborah King

Country Farms Market, LLC84 Center RoadEaston, ME 04740207-488-9050Mark Kelley

D.L. Fotter & Sons, Inc.157 Main StreetStratton, ME 04982207-246-2401Kenneth Fotter

Dick’s Market, IncP.O. Box 266Clinton, ME 04927207-426-8555Sanford Goodwin

Edmund’s MarketP.O. Box 87Phillips, ME 04966207-639-3721Julie Hardy

Edwards’ Family Shop ‘n Save35 Plaza DriveUnity, ME 04988207-948-2731Tim Badger

Eggemoggin Country Store119 Caterpillar Hill RoadSargentville, ME 04673207-359-2125Dennis & Patricia Robertson

Ellis Family Market Shop ‘n SaveP.O. Box 699Patten, ME 04765207-528-2457Jon Ellis

Food City10 East Avenue, P.O. Box 399Lewiston, ME 04243-0399207-784-7020Zachary Sclar

Day’s Store, Inc.182 Main StreetBelgrade Lakes, ME 04918207-495-2205Diane Oliver

Call’s Shop ‘n Save2576 Bristol RoadNew Harbor, ME 04554207-667-2321Bill Call

Food City119 Main StreetBridgton, ME 04009207-647-2766Kirsten McKenzie

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Goggin’s Supermarket, Inc.268 Water StreetRandolph, ME 04346207-582-3453 x102Jack Goggin

Goulette’s IGA54 Water StreetGuilford, ME 04443207-876-2282Barry Goulette

Gowell’s Store, Inc.P.O. Box 546Sabattus, ME 04280207-754-7380Rick Gowell

Graves’ Supermarkets, Inc.P. O. Box 1620Presque Isle, ME 04769207-768-3338Robert Graves

Greene IGA440 Route 202, P.O. Box 178Greene, ME 04236207-946-5100Paul Bussiere

Hancock Grocery - Raebrooke, Inc.P.O. Box 405, US Route 1Hancock, ME 04640207-422-3520Terry McCloskey

Hannaford Supermarket29 Whitten RoadAugusta, ME 04330207-622-3137Lee Fecteau

Hannaford Supermarket118 Cony StreetAugusta, ME 04330207-621-2570Lenny Plourde

Hannaford Supermarket 1133 Union St., Airport MallBangor, ME 04401207-942-0100Jon Ivey

Galusha’s, Inc.P.O. Box 339, 1208 Main StreetClinton, ME 04927207-426-3521Jay Galusha

Hannaford Supermarket95 Spring StreetAuburn, ME 04210207-784-6497Chris Farago

Friends and Family MarketPO Box 1600Ellsworth, ME 04605207-667-6708Ron & Launa Picard

Food City692 Lisbon RoadLisbon Falls, ME 04240207-353-4051Jeff Eldridge

Food City93 Main StreetLivermore Falls, ME 04254207-897-4044Melissa Stevens

Food City1355 Auburn RoadTurner, ME 04282207-225-3355Heidi Hewiston

Food CityP.O. Box 781Wilton, ME 04294207-645-9608Melissa Stevens

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Pine State Trading Co.

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Garelick Farms

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Hannaford Supermarket65 Gray RoadFalmouth, ME 04105207-878-0050Todd Pelletier

Hannaford Supermarket383 Wilson StreetBrewer, ME 04412207-989-1954Tim Hayden

Hannaford Supermarket35 Elm StreetBrunswick, ME 04011207-725-8701Mia Baker

Hannaford Supermarket24 Portland RoadBuxton, ME 04093207-929-3100Travis Critchley

Hannaford Supermarket109 Portland RoadBridgton, ME 04009207-647-2015Mike Labbe

Hannaford Supermarket53 US Route 1Bucksport, ME 04416207-469-3282Dana Jellison

Hannaford Supermarket33 Hannaford DriveChina, ME 04358207-445-3385John Fortier

Hannaford Supermarket145 Elm StreetCamden, ME 04843207-236-8577Robert Josselyn

Hannaford Supermarket469 Main StreetDamariscotta, ME 04543207-563-8131Shawn Sutton

Hannaford Supermarket225 High Street, Suite 1Ellsworth, ME 04605207-667-5300Jay Gould

Hannaford Supermarket180 Townsend Avenue, Route 27Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538207-633-6465Chris Flynn

Hannaford Supermarket653 BroadwayBangor, ME 04401207-947-8338Steve Bray

Hannaford Supermarket86 Cottage StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609207-288-5680Jay Boyce

Hannaford Supermarket93 Lincolnville AvenueBelfast, ME 04915207-338-5377Tim Grasse

Hannaford Supermarket299 Elm StreetBiddeford, ME 04005207-284-8677Ron Sullivan

Hannaford SupermarketBangor Mall, 773 Stillwater AvenueBangor, ME 04401207-947-6735Vic Wood

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Hannaford Supermarket692 Sabattus StreetLewiston, ME 04240207-784-0721Randy Hoyt

Hannaford Supermarket1603 Main StreetOxford, ME 04270207-743-2522Moe Bilodeau

Hannaford Supermarket797 Roosevelt Trail, Windham MallNo. Windham, ME 04062207-892-2532Tim Perry

Hannaford Supermarket 65 Portland RoadKennebunk, ME 04043207-985-9135Dave Cole

Hannaford Supermarket 22 Goding AvenueLincoln, ME 04457207-794-6122Mike Bennett

Hannaford Supermarket843 Central AvenueMillinocket, ME 04462207-723-8047Sally Saucier

Hannaford Supermarket295 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04101207-761-5965Jason Hilton

Hannaford SupermarketDublin StreetMachias, ME 04654207-255-3201David Thompson

Hannaford SupermarketUpper Main StreetMadison, ME 04950207-696-3949Neil Leblanc

Hannaford Supermarket15 Jay Plaza LaneJay, ME 04239207-897-4376Dave Duguay

Hannaford Supermarket500 Stillwater AvenueOld Town, ME 04468207-827-2700Don Nevells

Hannaford Supermarket99 Main StreetGorham, ME 04038207-839-6553Dave Ham

Hannaford Supermarket131 Hannaford DriveFarmington, ME 04938207-778-0434Tim Bryant

Hannaford Supermarket40 Main AvenueGardiner, ME 04345207-582-3470Rob Meader

Hannaford Supermarket77 Western AvenueHampden, ME 04444207-862-5444Laura Blake

Hannaford Supermarket130 Shaker RoadGray, ME 04039207-657-5800John Parvin

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Hannaford Supermarket71 Colonial DriveStandish, ME 04084207-642-5533Ashleigh Offord

Hannaford Supermarket(U.S. Route 1) 107 Wells PlazaWells, ME 04090207-646-4111Michelle Leczynski

Hannaford Supermarket787 Riverside StreetPortland, ME 04103207-878-0191Andy Caron

Hannaford Supermarket415 Philbrook AvenueHannaford PlazaSo. Portland, ME 04106207-761-2729Doug Richard

Hannaford Supermarket800 Main StreetSanford, ME 04073207-324-1554Kim Kuusela

Hannaford Supermarket520 Waldo StreetRumford, ME 04276207-364-3771Matthew Bailey

Hannaford Supermarket75 Maverick StreetRockland, ME 04841207-594-2173Dave Richard

Hannaford Supermarket532 Main StreetSaco, ME 04072207-282-4152Diana Darling

Hannaford Supermarket190 JFK Plaza (Kennedy Memorial Drive)Waterville, ME 04901207-873-0788Melissa Zayac

Hannaford Supermarket100 Fairgrounds MarketplaceSkowhegan, ME 04976207-858-4800Jim Richard

Hannaford Supermarket49 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Suite 1Topsham, ME 04086207-729-5124Phil Zayac

Hannaford Supermarket50 Cottage RoadSo. Portland, ME 04106207-799-7359Dale Kinney/Jeremy Ashe

Hannaford Supermarket20 Sokokis TrailWaterboro, ME 04087207-247-8000David Couture

Hannaford SupermarketRoutes 1 & 32Waldoboro, ME 04572207-832-4358Rick Purington

Hannaford Supermarket140 Elm PlazaWaterville, ME 04901207-877-0700Clint Rackliff

Hannaford Supermarket31 Hannaford Drive, Route 1Scarborough, ME 04074207-883-7670Scott Glanville

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Hungry Hollow Country Store28 Bethel Road, Route 26West Paris, ME 04289207-674-3012Shirley Damm

Indian Hill Shop ‘n Save148 Moosehead Lake RoadGreenville, ME 04441207-695-2104 x11Stuart Watt

Jerry’s Foodstore, Inc.63 Houlton Street, P.O. Box 500Island Falls, ME 04747207-463-2828Jerry Violette

John’s Shurfine Foodstore182 Market StreetFort Kent, ME 04743207-834-5181John Robichaud

Jongerden’s Country StoreP.O. Box 239Limington, ME 04049207-637-2701Franciscus Jongerden

Jordan’s Store, Inc.8 Sebago Road, P.O. Box 75Sebago, ME 04029-0075207-787-3866Carroll Cutting

Joseph Sleeper and Sons, Inc.99 Lyndon StreetCaribou, ME 04736207-498-8181David Sleeper

Hillside IGA207 Main StreetFort Fairfield, ME 04742207-762-5151Scott Carlin

Lakeside MarketP.O. Box 408East Waterboro, ME 04030207-247-8440Leo Binette

Legion Square Market101 Ocean StreetSouth Portland, ME 04106207-799-3374Thomas Smaha

Lincoln’s Country Store434 Camden RoadWarren, ME 04864207-273-2113Mark Lincoln

Hannaford Supermarket5 Hannaford DriveYork, ME 03909207-363-5357Barrett Johnson

Hannaford Supermarket399 Main StreetWinthrop, ME 04364207-377-3150Andrew Bailey

Hannaford Supermarket756 Route #1, Shopper’s VillageYarmouth, ME 04096207-846-5941Mike Dawes

Hannaford Supermarket7 Hannaford DriveWestbrook, ME 04092207-854-2584Doug Mercier

Hannigan’s Island Market76 Island AvenuePeaks Island, ME 04108207-766-2351Robert Hannigan

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Sure Winner Foods, Inc.

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Northern Bay Market117 Southern Bay Road, P.O. Box 36Penobscot, ME 04476207-326-8606Jim Henry, Jr.

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save58 Main StreetMadawaska, ME 04756207-728-6316Brian Dubois

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save361 South StreetCalais, ME 04619207-454-7788Carla McLellan

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save62 W. Main St., Suite 101Fort Kent, ME 04743207-834-3020Craig Paradis

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save114 High StreetCaribou, ME 04736207-498-8824Dana Corbin

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save33 Ludlow StreetHoulton, ME 04730207-532-2605Jody Moulton

Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save395 No. Main StreetBrewer, ME 04412207-989-2666Ron & Carl Pelletier

Paul’s Food Center, Inc.585 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04101207-772-3704Paul Trusiani

Mountain Country SupermarketP.O. Box 310Jackman, ME 04463-0156207-668-5451Chuck O’Brien

Newport Redemption137 Main StreetNewport, ME 04953207-368-5274Michael Lancaster

Lounsbury’s East Mill Food6 Main StreetEast Millinocket, ME 04430207-746-5019Joseph Lounsbury Jr.

Low’s, Inc.40 Long Plains RoadBuxton, ME 04093207-727-3573Eric Low

Mars Hill IGAP.O. Box 409Mars Hill, ME 04758207-425-4211Bruce Beaulier

Merrill & Hinckley, Inc11 Union Street, P.O. Box 815Blue Hill, ME 04614207-374-2821John Bannister

Millinocket IGA Foodliner820 Central StreetMillinocket, ME 04462207-723-5077Alan Pangburn

Pik-Qwik Stores138 Main StreetThomaston, ME 04861207-354-8223Bill Bird

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Save-A-Lot42 Skyway DriveCaribou, ME 04736207-498-2600Kevin Kinney

Save-A-Lot654 Wilton RoadFarmington, ME 04938207-797-0620Matthew Packard

Shaw’s Supermarkets600 Center StreetAuburn, ME 04210207-784-6971Leo Oullette

Shaw’s Supermarkets150 Western AvenueAugusta, ME 04330207-623-4520Mike Rapa

Shaw’s Supermarkets147 Bath RoadBrunswick, ME 04011207-721-9996Ron Smith

Roy’s Foodland70 Broad StreetAuburn, ME 04210207-783-8471Regis Roy

Saucier’s IGA, Inc.38 Main StreetVan Buren, ME 04785207-868-2809James & Dedra Lizotte

Save-A-Lot95 South Main StreetBrewer, ME 04412207-989-4350Edith Lovejoy

Shaw’s Supermarkets353 Main StreetBangor, ME 04401207-942-9441Mark Robson

Shaw’s Supermarkets1 Chandler DriveBath, ME 04530207-443-9179Steve Robertson

Shaw’s Supermarkets510 Alfred RoadBiddeford, ME 04005207-283-8616Becky Drake

Pleau’s Market10 China RoadWinslow, ME 04901207-873-4612William Pleau

Rangeley IGA2185 Main StreetRangeley, ME 04970207-864-5089Robert Wentworth

Roger’s Supa Dolla81 Cottage StreetSanford, ME 04073207-324-2432David Morin

Radley’s Shop ‘n Save2 Cascade RoadOld Orchard Beach, ME 04064207-934-4311Ed Radley

Plummer & Sons, Shop n’ Save235 Parker Farm RoadBuxton, ME 04093207-727-3126Troy Plummer

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Shaw’s Supermarkets1073 West Main St.Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426207-564-3500Steve Spencer

Shaw’s Supermarkets175 High StreetEllsworth, ME 04605207-667-2293Steve Silva

Shaw’s Supermarkets251 U.S. Highway 1Falmouth, ME 04105207-781-4523Chris Denton

Shaw’s Supermarkets200 Lower Main StreetFreeport, ME 04032207-865-0094John Fasulo

Shaw’s Supermarkets91 Auburn Street, Unit A207-774-7661Portland, ME 04103Dave Fasula

Shaw’s Supermarkets235 Camden StreetRockland, ME 04841207-594-8615Ami Almasi

Shaw’s Supermarkets11 Scamman StreetSaco, ME 04072207-283-8616John Deroche

Shaw’s Supermarkets417 Payne RoadScarborough, ME 04074207-883-2443Rick Clark

Shaw’s Supermarkets1364 Main SreetSanford, ME 04073207-490-5309Ed Buckley

Shaw’s Supermarkets180 Waterman DriveSouth Portland, ME 04106207-799-8149Noreen Savage

Shaw’s Supermarkets251 Kennedy Memorial DriveWaterville, ME 04901207-873-6224Michele Spencer

Shaw’s Supermarkets31 Main StreetWestbrook, ME 04092-4737207-857-9299Andy Ledue

Shaw’s Supermarkets27 East AvenueLewiston, ME 04240207-784-6900Mike Chiarantona

Shaw’s Supermarkets770 Roosevelt TrailNorth Windham, ME 04602207-892-5159Jeff Purdy

Shaw’s Supermarkets1364 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04102207-797-4304Jeff Ohman

Shaw’s Supermarkets670 Bath RoadWiscasset, ME 04578207-882-8424Mike Aripez

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Trenton Marketplace IGA1007 Bar Harbor RoadTrenton, ME 04605207-667-9597Kimberly Murphy

Troy General Store9 Bangor RoadTroy, ME 04987207-948-2428Joseph Irish

Village Food Market, Inc.P.O. Box 2250, 230 Main StreetOgunquit, ME 03907207-646-2122John Cavaretta

Whistle Stop General StoreP.O. Box 41East Baldwin, ME 04024207-787-3645Edwin Brown

Yellowfront GroceryP.O. Box 297Damariscotta, ME 04543207-563-3507Steven, Jeffrey & Don Pierce

The Umbrella Factory, Inc.P.O. Box 4007Naples, ME 04055207-693-3988David Allenson

Tideway Market, Inc.P.O. Box 67Ellsworth, ME 04640207-422-3517Brenda Jones

Tilton’s Market, Inc.11 Turner StreetBuckfield, ME 04220207-336-2191Steven Tilton

Tozier’s Family MarketsP.O. Box 469Searsport, ME 04974207-548-6220Dale & Mary-Jo Tozier

The Village Kitchen386 Maine StreetPoland, ME 04274207-926-4643Christine Ferguson

The Handy Store44 East Main StreetSouth Paris, ME 04281207-743-2615Qamer Khan

Swan Lake Grocery, Inc.979 Swan Lake AvenueSwanville, ME 04915207-338-4029Robert Newcomb

Station House Grill415 Hollis RoadHollis, ME 04042207-929-5951Monique Farwell

Star City IGA247 Main StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769207-762-5151Mileah Brown

The Common Market40 Burkett Road, P.O. Box 840Union, ME 04862207-785-6800Gary Sukeforth

The Galley, Inc.1 Burnt Cove RoadStonington, ME 04681207-348-6988Vernon Seile

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It’s important to us

800.860.8821 CamdenNational.com Member FDIC

“Partnership is what sets Camden National Bank apart from other fi nancial institutions. When you come into the bank, you feel like you’re part of the family. And this partnership extends from my local Dover-Foxcroft branch up to the CEO.” — Will Wedge, Will’s Shop’n Save, Dover-Foxcroft

Steve Thomas, (L), and store owner Will Wedge

If it’s important to you...

Give me a call and find out why we’re the trustworthy business partner you need when it counts the most.

Steve Thomas, Vice PresidentRegional Commercial Manager

207-299-1355

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Oakhurst Dairy

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C&S Wholesale GrocersPO Box 821Brattleboro, VT 05302978-257-4510Don Blanchette

Cabot Creamery1 Home Farm WayMontpelier, VT 05602207-314-2281David Lajoy

Capital Candy CompanyPO Box 767Barre, VT 05641802-476-6689 x249George Burnes

Chex Finer Foods, Inc.39 Franklin McCay RoadAttleboro, MA 02703508-226-0660Jeremy Isenberg

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern New England316 Western AvenueSo. Portland, ME 04106800-339-2653Bill Boutin

Advance Electronic Concepts26 Evergreen Drive, Suite APortland, ME 04103207-415-3581David Murray

Altria Client Services Inc101 Constitution Ave NW, Suite 400WWashington, DC 20001508-337-9909Kerry Paulson

Applied Refrigeration Services7C Commons AveWindham, ME 04062207-893-0145Tammy Green

Associated Grocers of New EnglandP.O. Box 6000Pembroke, NH 03275603-223-5304Mike Violette

Bozzuto’s, Inc.275 Schoolhouse RoadCheshire, CT 06410203-250-5372Dan Brock

Maine Grocers Association Associate Members

These Maine Grocers Association’s Associate members represent wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, and vendors supporting Maine’s vibrant grocery industry.

C&M Distributors, Inc.473 Eastern AveAugusta, ME 04330207-622-4145Kenneth Verruso

Camden National Bank145 Exchange StreetBangor, ME 04401207-299-1355Steve Thomas

Diageo801 Main AvenueNorwalk, CT 06851203-229-4504Dwayne Kratt

Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc.75 St. John StreetPortland, ME 04112207-879-2665John Norton

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IRC Industrial Roofing Company9 Ferry RoadLewiston, ME 04240207-212-7179Kurt Penney

Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company396 Fore StreetPortland, ME 04101207-772-2739 x104Thomas Wilson

Good Shepherd Food BankP.O. Box 1807Auburn, ME 04211207-782-3554 x109Nancy Perry

Getchell Brothers, Inc.PO Box 8Brewer, ME 04412207-989-7335 x206Bob Morse

Gifford’s Dairy, Inc.25 Hathaway StreetSkowhegan, ME 04976-1406207-474-9821Lindsay Gifford

Kennebec Savings Bank150 State Street, P.O. Box 50Augusta, ME 04332207-622-5801Laura Hudson

Lepage BakeriesP.O. Box 1900Auburn, ME 04211-1900207-783-9161Albert Lepage

Maine Beverage Company, LLC337 State StreetAugusta, ME 04330207-512-3500D. Dean Williams

Maine Potato Board744 Main Street, Suite 1Presque Isle, ME 04769207-769-5061Tim Hobbs

Innovative Payment Solutions, LLCP.O. Box 150Sanford, ME 04073207-324-9085Jim Seavey

Garelick Farms (Dean Foods)1 Milk StreetBangor, ME 04401207-942-4601 x209John Economy

Imperial Distributors, Inc.77 Leisure LanePortland, ME 04103508-208-5289Robin Carpenter

HP Hood LLC349 Park AvenuePortland, ME 04102207-347-3788Mike St. Cyr

Fairpoint Communications1 Davis Farm RoadPortland, ME 04103207-535-4170Jeff Nevins

Dirigo Spirit Company, Inc.100 Middle RoadCumberland, ME 04021204-740-6099Ford Reiche

iGPS225 East Robinson St., Suite 200Orlando, FL 32801321-281-9212Lewis Taffer

Maine State Lottery8 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333207-287-6750Tim Poulin

Mechanical Services Inc.400 Presumpscot StreetPortland, ME 04103207-774-1531Hope Shaw

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Nestle Waters North America900 Long Ridge Road, Bldg. 2Stamford, CT 06902203-863-0125Brian Flaherty

Northeast Dairy Foods Assoc.201 South Main Street, Suite 302North Syracuse, NY 13212315-452-6455Bruce Krupke

Northeastern RefrigerationP.O. Box 361Brewer, ME 04412207-989-5195Colin Gamblin

Oakhurst Dairy364 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04101207-772-7468Greg Rand

Pine State Trading Co.8 Ellis AvenueAugusta, ME 04330207-622-3741 x2701Bob Cooper

Radlo Foods, LLC313 Pleasant SreetWatertown, MA 02471800-370-1439David Radlo

RWI Business Services1387 Barclay Blvd. Ste. 245Buffalo Grove, IL 60089208-861-7011Dennis ShaverSomerset AssociatesPO Box 336Newport, ME 04953207-341-0343Bob Tardy

Sure Winner Foods, Inc.P.O. Box 430Saco, ME 04072207-282-1258Rick Taylor

Tomra North AmericaOne Corporate Drive, Suite 710Shelton, CT 06484203-447-8709Chuck Riegle

United Insurance/ H.O. Perry & Son Co.263 Main Street, Suite 1Fort Fairfield, ME 04742207-551-3210Daniel Ayoob

MoarkP.O. Box 298Winthrop, ME 04364207-377-9927John Lough

Michaud Distributors57 Spring Hill RoadSaco, ME 04072207-294-0441Richard Contino

Pepsi Beverages Company80 Anthony AvenueAugusta, ME 04330207-623-1313 x8912Mark Davis

Payroll Management, Inc.100 Manley RoadAuburn, ME 04210207-783-6880Gary Hemenway

Northern New England Associates45 Bridgton RdWestbrook, ME 04092207-797-5680Laureen Hollyday

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Maine State Lottery

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Hannaford Supermarkets

Proud to be a part of the Maine Grocers Association

Happily serving Maine in 56 locations

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United Insurace/H.O Perry & Son Co.

We Have Solutions For All Your Grocery Business Insurance Needs!

Proud to Support the Maine Grocers’ Association

H.O. Perry Agency 263 Main Street, Suite 1 Fort Fairfield, ME 04742

(207) 551-3210

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4 Corners Supermarket, Columbia

7 Jackson Corner, Lyman

A.Z.’s Fresh Food Market, Old Orchard

Anderson’s Store, Stockholm

Andy’s IGA Foodliner, Houlton

Anni’s Market, Kingfield

Anthony’s Food Shop, York

Ashland Food Mart, Ashland

Athens Corner Store, Athens

Ayotte’s Country Store, Carrabassett Valley

Babin Grocery Outlet, St. Agatha

Bear’s One Stop, Newport

Belfast Variety Inc., Belfast

Belfast Variety RT 52, Belfast

Bell’s IGA, Calais

Bell’s Orono IGA, Orono

Bethel Foodliner, Bethel

Bisson’s Center Store, Phippsburg

Blackie’s Farmstand, Auburn

Bob’s Service Center, Madawaska

Bourques Central Market, Lewiston

Bourques Park & Shop, Lewiston

Bowdoinham Country Store, Bowdoinham

Bradbury Bros., Cape Porpoise

Buddies Grocery, Oakland

C&R General Store, Harmony

Canaan One Stop, Canaan

Canaan Superette, Canaan

Christy’s Country Store, Belgrade

Clinton Variety, Clinton

Columbia Supermarket, Columbia

County Yankee Grocers, Houlton

Cummings Market, W. Kennebunk

Danforth Downhome Supermarket, Hermon

Douin’s Market, New Sharon

Maine Grocery Retailers Non-Members

Dunbar’s Store, Sullivan

Arkay Pizza & Variety Store, Farmington

Broadway One Stop, South Portland

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G&S of Brownfield, Brownfield

George’s Banana Stand, Skowhegan

Goodwins Mills Gen. Store, Lyman

Gotts Store, S.W. Harbor

Gray Marketplace, Gray

Gray Shop N Save, Gray

H.L. Keay & Son, Albion

Hilltop Store, Knox

Hoggy’s Store, So. Thomaston

Hussey’s General Store, Windsor

Jackson Corner Store, Lyman

Jerry’s Market, Sanford

Jerry’s Thriftway, Island Falls

Jimmy’s Market, Bingham

Jim’s Corner Grocery, Frenchville

Jonesport IGA Foodstore, Jonesport

Joseph’s Market, Waterville

Kezar Falls Market, Porter

Knights Yankee, Danforth

Laney’s Pit Stop, Skowhegan

Lennie’s Superette Inc., Medway

Limerick Supermarket, Limerick

Litchfield Country Store, Litchfield

LJ’s Express, Milo

Lyons Market IGA, Lubec

Lyons Variety, Lubec

Manaford’s, Jonesport

Maryannes Market, Medway

MC’s Marketplace, Birch Harbor

Megunticook Market, Camden

Mike’s Family Market, Limestone

Mike’s Maine Pickles, Easton

Monmouth Kwik Shop, Monmouth

Monticello Country Store, Monticello

Moose Lake Market, Hartland

French & Brawn, Camden

Fuller’s Market, West Gardiner

Future Foods, Mechanic Falls

Greene IGA, Greene

Lil’ General Store, Sanford

Durham Get & Go, Durham

Durkee General Store, Warren

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Morrill General Store, Morrill

Mountainside Grocery, Carrabassett Valley

N. Whitefield Superette, Whitefield

Nature’s Way Market, South Berwick

North Haven Grocery, Waldoboro

Oakfield Thriftway, Oakfield

P&L Country Market, Dexter

Parent’s Country Store, Caswell

Pine Tree Country Store, Kittery

Pine Tree Market, Northeast Harbor

Pines Market LLC, Eustis

Pinkham’s Elm St Market, N. Anson

Pond Cove IGA, Cape Elizabeth

Princeton Food Mart, Princeton

Progressive Distributers, Winthrop

R&M IGA, Eastport

Rays Market, Biddeford

Solon Corner Market, Solon

South End Grocery, Rockland

Southwest Food Mart, Southwest Harbor

Speedy Stop, Raymond

Spillers’ Farm Store, Wells

Steaks’ N Stuff, Lincoln

Steaks’ N Stuff, Presque Isle

Sweden St. Hot Spot, Caribou

Sweet Dreams, Smithfield

T&S Market, Hodgdon

Tenney’s Country Store, Mapleton

The Island Market, Warren

Thomaston Grocery, Thomaston

The Great Cranberry Island General Store, Great Cranberry Island

Pierce’s Country Store, Richmond

Readfield Family Mkt, Inc, Readfield

Reuben’s Country Store, Milo

Rideout’s Market, Millinocket

Roger’s Market, Hudson

Sawyer’s Market, S.W. Harbor

Sherman Thriftway, Sherman

Sleeper’s Market, Sanford

Thriftway, Fryeburg

Tobey’s Grocery, S. China

Tranten’s, Farmington

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Village Market, Fairfield

Village Trading Post, West Minot

Washburn Food Mart, Washburn

Wells Super Food Mart, Wells

Wentworth Family Grocery, Northport

Wentworth Family Grocery, Brooks

Whitneys Family Market, Corinth

Williams General Store, Bingham

Woodland Food Mart, Baileyville

Tranten’s Too, Kingfield

Tranten’s Shurfine Store, Kingfield

Plummer’s Shop n’ Save

235 Parker Farm RdBuxton, ME 04093

207-727-3126

Whether you're shopping for everything on your

grocery list or just need a few specialty items,

Plummer's Supermarket will meet your needs.

Brackett’s Market

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Pepsi Beverages Company

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Lambert Coffin

www.lambertcoffin.com

Nutritional legal counsel for clients who grow, catch & produce food.

Food safety/labeling regulation

Food product liability

Employment, including immigration and wage and hour compliance

Compliance with Maine’s Best Management Practices

Trademarks and branding

Estate and succession planning

State and federal taxes

Financing

Land use

Some food for thought…

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2012 GROCER OF THE YEARKimberly Murphy

Trenton Marketplace IGA

Kimberly Murphy is a “Maine Girl,” whose dream was to own and operate her own small business, to work hard and to make a difference in some small way. She began in retail in the early 80’s, working for chain companies, where her supervisory, bookkeeping, merchandising and managing skills were utilized at an early age. Early in her career, Kimberly managed to raise two boys with the help of her husband Dean, while continuing her education at the Center for Degree Studies in Scranton, PA, maintaining a fulltime job and holding part time jobs, as she worked to get ahead.

In 1988, Kim had to make a career choice between a position with a “big oil company” and a local supermarket. With the hope of potential growth opportunities, she took the offer at the local supermarket. During the early 90’s, her position quickly began to change, from Office Management to General Management, overseeing 26+ residential and commercial rental units, computerizing, managing, and operating a full serve post office/supermarket office, training new employees, scheduling, hiring, firing, and overall supermarket management.

In 2002, the President/Owner of the company asked if Kim would be interested in buying the two stores. And so began her journey toward becoming a small business owner.

On April 1, 2004, Kimberly Murphy became the owner of a full service grocery store (Trenton Marketplace IGA) and a small convenience store (Lamoine Marketplace). After the first five years of business, she secured financing and purchased the building and 13 rental units. Early this year, she began negotiations to purchase a store in the Ellsworth area and in May, she opened her newest Marketplace store, the Ellsworth Marketplace.

Kim has served on the MGA Board of Directors since 2003.

Congratulations, Kim!

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2012 VENDOR OF THE YEAR

Michaud Distributors

Michaud Distributors originated in Scarborough, Maine as a small family owned business in 1980 with a philosophy of delivering quality snacks and great service.

In the early years, Michaud Distributors operated out of a lone unheated warehouse in Scarborough. At that time the company’s portfolio consisted primarily of one brand that was distributed to small independent channels, schools, grocery, and vending in the greater Portland market.

Today, after more than thirty years in business, Michaud Distributors continues to deliver quality snacks with the same customer centric focus, utilizing a fleet of over 150 commercial vehicles to an expanded footprint covering Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and upstate New York. The company’s portfolio has grown to cover a wide selection of quality snacks available in all channels of business from your mom and pop corner store to the major grocery chains.

Michaud Distributors is committed to its customers, associates, and communities. They still hold the basic principles of quality service, quality people and quality snack foods.

Congratulations, Michaud Distributors!

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2012 MAINE FOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Joshua Davis and Bruno TropeanoGelato Fiasco

The year was 2007. Joshua Davis and Bruno Tropeano, two guys right out of college, felt that something was amiss. Americans created or imported the best of everything in the world - universities, computers, ships, winter boots. But the gelato they enjoyed during trips to Italy simply could not be found. The dessert had popped up here and there in major American cities, but it was bland, pre-made, and over-iced. The traditions that

made the frozen treat a delight were beginning to be lost.

So Josh and Bruno decided to take gelato into their own hands. They sought to take the best practices of Italy and perfect the art of gelato right here in Maine. They learned the techniques and practices of the Old World Italian masters of gelato: use local milk, add only the best ingredients, and make a fresh product from scratch. They used those techniques as a foundation for creating an even better gelato experience, by making truly original flavors, never compromising on quality, and always having fun.

The Gelato Fiasco is the result of their quest.

On August 7, 2007, Josh and Bruno opened their flagship store in Brunswick, Maine. A second store later opened in the Old Port in Portland. Today, their store in Brunswick creates gelato that is sold at more than 200 independent grocers, supermarkets, and restaurants throughout New England. The company has been featured in Rachel Ray Every Day, Fortune, Bloomberg, Reuters, and on MSNBC.

As The Gelato Fiasco has grown, its core product values have remained constant: use rich, fresh milk only from Maine farms, sweeten only with natural cane sugar, and provide flavor only from real fruits, nuts, and confections. Josh and Bruno’s hope: those who discover their gelato will share with their families and friends, who will share with theirs.

Congratulations, Josh and Bruno!

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Dennis Paper & Food Services

VitaminSeaWe selectively harvest our

seaweed by hand from the pristine cold ocean water of Maine. Our

seaweed is sun and air dried naturally to preserve the

beneficial nutrients at their peak. We then process it into a variety

of forms to produce these and other high quality sea products.

Available at Health & Natural and Specialty Food Stores, Garden Nurseries and online.

VitaminSeaMAINE SEAWEED

• Edible sea vegetables, seasonings and foods products.• Personal care products.• Nutritional supplements for pets.

• Nutritional supplements for horses and farm animals.• Nutritional plant & garden food.• Agriculture soil supplements.

Tel: 207-929-8678Buxton, ME 04093

email: vitaminsea3@aol.comwww.vitaminseaseaweed.com

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Maine Grocers Association & Maine Food Producers Alliance

Eaton Peabody Consulting Group (EPCG) provides exceptional association management services for the Maine Grocers Association and Maine Food Producers Alliance. Through this arrangement associations are offered the following services:

• Advocacy • Event Management • Communications • Executive Services• Education and Training • Finance Management

Shelley Doak continues to serve as the Maine Grocers Association’s Executive Director, while Raegan LaRochelle, a Business Development Specialist, serves the Maine Food Producers Alliance. Tanya Bentley, Veronica Costa, and Tiffany Leonard round out the EPCG staffing team, providing support to both associations throughout the year.

Maine Grocers AssociationP.O. Box 523477 Sewall Street, Suite 3000Augusta, Maine 04332Direct: 207.622.4461Fax: 207.622.9732mainegrocers.org

Maine Food Producers AllianceP.O. Box 553177 Sewall Street, Suite 3000Augusta, Maine 04332Direct: 207.620.8226Fax: 207.622.9732mainefoodproducers.com

From left to right: Tanya Bentley, Raegan LaRochelle, Shelley Doak, Tiffany Leonard and Veronica Costa.

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2013 Maine Food

Producers AllianceBoard of Directors

Officers

Chair Cathe Morrill, State of Maine Cheese CompanyVice-Chair Mark Dvorozniak, Marketing Strategy Decisions

Sec./Treasurer Shannon Bissonnette, Better Than Average, LLC

Directors

Joan Anderson, Winterport Winery, Inc.Aaron Anker, GrandyOats Granola

Cynthia Fisher, Look’s Gourmet Food Company, Inc.Jayne Giles, MaineStream Finance

David Jean, Albin, Randall & BennettEmily Lane, Calendar Islands Maine LobsterWaite Maclin, Pastor Chuck Orchards, LLC

John Mahon, Maine Business SchoolKaren Raye, Raye’s Mustard

P.O. Box 5531 Augusta, Maine 04332207.620.8226 mainefoodproducers.com

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Why Join the Maine Food Producers Alliance?

Membership gives you a voice in Maine’s leading food business community, direct access to buyers and markets, online marketing, involvement in key trade shows, missions, conferences and summits, and an easy way to connect with colleagues, contacts, referrals, resources, and services.

Who Benefits from Membership?

Our members are specialty food and beverage producers and the businesses and organizations that serve this niche. Value-added producers include small businesses being launched in kitchens as well as producers with brands of national renown. No food business is too new or too small to realize the advantages of a strong business partner and supportive collaborative community, and no company is too large or established to support the growing Maine specialty food industry.

Small or Emerging Producers • Access MFPA’s signature Market Ready Program.• Connect with mature organizations and mentors to exchange ideas

and gain assistance with business processes.• Gain contacts, get referrals, and tap industry resources and expertise

during a critical development time.

All Producers & Food Industry Professionals• Participate in educational opportunities that help refine your

efficiency, reduce costs, and increase your bottom line.• Have a voice in furthering the mission of the MFPA and expanding

opportunities for all Maine producers.• Resources of the Maine Grocers Association, industry e-newsletters,

online directory of members, business updates and alerts, members forums, events schedule, and partnering organizations.

To join today, visit us at mainefoodproducers.com.

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Maine Food Producers Alliance Regular Members Directory

Join online at mainefoodproducers.com or call 207.620.8226.

AdvancePierre/Barber Foods56 Milliken Street, P.O. Box 4821Portland, ME 04112207-482-5578

All Natural Maine Root, LLC86 Newbury StreetPortland, ME 04101207-939-5734Matt Seiler

Atlantic Cookie Co. LLC500 Ocean House RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107207-329-6666Carl Dittrich

Better Than Average LLC28 Atlantis DriveMechanic Falls, ME 04256207-251-3166Shannon Bissonnette

Big Barn Coffee Company104 Churchill StreetWiscasset, ME 04578207-882-6374Dan Sortwell

Borealis BreadsP. O. Box 1800, US Route 1Wells, ME 04090207-641-8800Jim Amaral

Bouchard Family Farm Products, Inc.3 Strip RoadFort Kent, ME 04743207-834-3237Janice Bouchard

Calendar Islands Maine Lobster6A Portland Fish PierPortland, ME 04101207-541-9140Emily Lane

Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen, LLC91 West BroadwayBangor, ME 04401207-947-0892Cheryl Wixson

Coastal Maine Popcorn12 Oak StreetBoothbay Harbor, ME 04538207-633-2266Paul Roberts

Coffee By Design43 Washington AvenuePortland, ME 04101207-879-2233Mary Allen Lindemann

Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc.35 Union Wharf, P. O. Box 389Portland, ME 04112207-879-2665John Norton

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Crazy Dick’s Cajun Foods, LLCPO Box 250Portland, ME 04111207-607-0257Rich Curole

Dean’s Sweets82 Middle StreetPortland, ME 04101207-899-3664Dean Bingham

DennyMike’s Sauces & Rubs, LLC49 Birch Hill Road, P. O. Box 256York, ME 03909207-351-1801Dennis Sherman

Dirt On A Cake43 Glendale RoadWindham, ME 04062207-749-0811Emily Adams

Ducktrap River of Maine57 Little River DriveBelfast, ME 04915207-930-4121Shelly Patten Prescott

Festive Foods, Inc.54 Farmington Falls RoadNew Sharon, ME 04955207-779-0973Lorna Nichols

Globan Organics40 Crestview DriveSouth Portland, ME 04106407-301-1175Govind Pailoor

GrandyOats Granola349 Center Conway RoadBrownfield, ME 04010207-935-7415Aaron Anker

Great Salt Bay Seasoning CompanyPO Box 85Alna, ME 04535207-586-5991Mark DesMeules

Grindstone Neck of Maine311 Newman StreetWinter Harbor, ME 04693207-963-7347Carl Johnson

Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company396 Fore StreetPortland, ME 04101207-772-BREWThomas Wilson

Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.46 Park DriveTopsham, ME 04086207-725-1855Cal Hancock

The Gelato Fiasco74 Main StreetBrunswick, ME 04011207-607-4002Joshua Davis

Harmon’s Clam CakesP.O. Box 1113Kennebunkport, ME 04046207-967-4100Steve Liautaud

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Highland Foods, LLC508 Sheepscot RoadNewcastle, ME 04553207-586-5399Alison Macmillan

Jasper Wyman & Son7 Wyman RoadMilbridge, ME 04658207-546-2311Tom Gardner

Jeanie Marshal Foods61 Florida AvenueBangor, ME 04401207-942-5227Jennifer Wilbur

Kinney’s Sugarhouse200 Abbott RoadKnox, ME 04986207-568-7576MaryAnne Kinney

Lakeside Family Farm428 Mullen RoadNewport, ME 04953207-752-1722Sarah Redfield

Lucy’s Granola7 Curtis Cove RoadEast Blue Hill, ME 04629207-374-2251Lucy Benjamin

Maine Marshmallow385 Johnson Flat RoadClinton, ME 04927Jenniffer Day

Mamooch’s Authentic, LLCP.O. Box 45Bangor, ME 04402207-249-5847Frances D’Errico

Maple’s Organics14 Gary Maietta ParkwaySouth Portland, ME 04106207-899-3342Kristie Green

Lakonia Greek Products575 Main Street, Suite 1Saco, ME 04072207-282-4002Melissa Rioux

Maine Harvest Company102 Wolfes Neck RoadFreeport, ME 04032207-553-0053Tod Yankee

Matt’s Coffee, LLCP.O. Box 110Pownal, ME 04069207-660-3333Matt Bolinder

Look’s Gourmet Food Co., Inc.1112 Cutler RoadWhiting, ME 04691207-259-3341x18Cynthia Fisher

Monica’s Chocolates100 County RoadLubec, ME 04652207-733-4500Liliana Monica Elliot

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The Sheridan Corporation

Sheridan

The Sheridan Corporation33 Sheridan Drive, Fairfield, Maine 04937 207-453-9311739 Warren Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101 207-774-6138

Thomas College Student Commons, Waterville, Maine

Design-Build / General Contracting / Construction Management / Engineering

Building on a Tradition of Excellence

www.sheridancorp.com

Proud to be a part ofCentral Maine’s Community

TrakTec

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Northern Girl26 Georgia RoadLimestone, ME 04750207-325-2224Chris Hallweaver

Northwoods Gourmet Girl2 Depot Street | P.O. Box 1379Greenville, ME 04441207-570-8112Abby Freethy

Oakhurst Dairy364 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04101207-772-7468Jim Lesser

Pastor Chuck Orchards, LLC39 Deering StreetPortland, ME 04101207-773-1314C. Waite Maclin

Pemberton’s Gourmet FoodsP.O. Box 1405Gray, ME 04039207-657-6446David Fillinger

Perfect Peanut Brittle Company, The17 Thornton AvenueSaco, ME 04072207-619-4970Bryan Pringle

Pineland Farms Natural Meats60 Pineland DriveNew Gloucester, ME 04260207-688-4808Alicia Depatsy

Raye’s Mustard MillP.O. Box 2Eastport, ME 04631207-853-4451Karen Raye

Schlotterbeck & Foss117 Preble StreetPortland, ME 04101207-772-3517Sam Mangino

Shucks Maine Lobster, LLC150 Main Street, Suite 4Richmond, ME 04357207-737-4800John Hathaway

Silverton Sporting Ranch51 Webb RoadCanaan, ME, ME 04924207-399-3647Denise Murchison

Sisters Salsa Inc.689 Hinckley Ridge RoadBlue Hill, ME 04614207-374-2170James Buddington

Redd746 Post RoadBowdoinham, ME 04008207-666-8941Alden Blease

Portland Fruit and Nut Co.Commercial StreetPortland, ME 04101207-767-3376Joe DeGeorge

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Smart Alex JamsP.O. Box 447Brunswick, ME 04011207-274-0650Julee Forest

Spear Farms, Inc.14 Eugley Hill RoadNobleboro, ME 04555207-832-4488Robert Spear

Spruce Mountain BlueberriesMount Pleasant Road, P.O. Box 68West Rockport, ME 04865207-236-3538Molly Sholes

State of Maine Cheese Company461 Commercial StreetRockport, ME 04856207-236-8895Cathe Morrill

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC2 Stonewall LaneYork, ME 03909207-351-2713Natalie King

Sunnyfield Farm and Baking Co.1285 Branch RoadWells, ME 04090207-890-1942Elizabeth Mott

Swan’s Honey332 Bessey Ridge RoadAlbion, ME 04910207-437-2251Lincoln & Karen Sennett

Swan’s Way/Dolcelino’s P.O. Box 623Camden, ME 04843207-763-3996Anastasia Glassman

Take 2 Dough/Panabelle79 Emery StreetSanford, ME 04073207-490-6502Dave Tully

Tropical Maine, LLC11 Olsen LaneJefferson, ME 04348207-549-7787Jon Olsen

United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.707 Shaker RoadNew Gloucester, ME 04260207-926-4597Leonard Brooks

VitaminSea, LLC369 Beechplains RoadBuxton, ME 04093207-929-8678Kelly and Tom Roth

Wicked Joe, LLC78 Water StreetBrunswick, ME 04011207-725-1025Bob Garver

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections174 Lower Main Street, Sweet 11Freeport, ME 04032207-865-4071Thomas Wilbur

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Paradis Family Shop N Save

New England Food Show

Attend New England’s largest trade event for the retail and foodservice market. From trendy new foods, beverages, services and equipment, to fresh ideas, connections, and inspiration; you’ll find what you need to compete in today’s market, and grow your business.

Members of the Maine Grocers Association can attend for FREE! Register to attend at www.nefs-expo.com Use Priority Code 105446 to secure your complimentary registration.

New England Food ShowMarch 10-12, 2013Boston Convention & Exhibition CenterBoston, MA USAwww.nefs-expo.com

Interested in Exhibiting? Contact our sales team:Beth Schultz, 207-842-5536, bschultz@divcom.com

Your regionalconnectionMarch 10 - 12, 2013 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA

Produced by:Sponsored by: Co-located with: 2013 Sponsor:

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Albin, Bennett & Randall

Winterport Winery Inc279 South Main Street, P.O. Box 405Winterport, ME 04496207-223-4500Michael Anderson

Worcester’s Wild Blueberries356 Lyford RoadOrneville Twp, ME 04463207-943-8804Everett Worcester

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Maine Food Producers Alliance Associate Members

Albin, Randall & Bennett130 Middle Street, P.O. Box 445Portland, ME 04112207-772-1981David Jean

Allen Signs with Impact25 Washington AvenueScarborough, ME 04070Joe Lepley

Bangor Savings Bank99 Franklin StreetBangor, ME 04401207-990-6465Stacey Haskell

CEI Ventures, Inc.36 Water Street, P.O. Box 268Wiscasset, ME 04578207-882-7552Daniel Wallace

Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative960 Main StreetVassalboro, ME 04989207-877-7444Marada Cook

Dennis Paper & Food Service101 Mecaw RoadHampden, ME 04444207-947-0321Rick Robertson

DrummondWoodsum84 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101207-772-1941Edward Kelleher

East Shore Studio and Print10 Dana StreetPortland, ME 04105207-775-5353Maggie Hoople

Katahdin Analytical Services600 Technology Way, P.O. Box 540Scarborough, ME 04070207-874-2400Shelly Brown

Labelprint America, Inc.8 Opportunity WayNewburyport, MA 01950978-463-4004Tony Yemma

Lambert Coffin477 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04110207-370-3006Jonathan Harris

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry28 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0028207-287-3491Walt Whitcomb

Maine International Trade Center40 Harlow StreetBangor, ME 04401207-990-3161Jeff Bennett

Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association294 Crosby Brook RoadUnity, ME 04988207-568-4142Melissa White Pillsbury

Maine Small Business Development Centers96 Falmouth StreetPortland, ME 04104207-780-4954John Entwistle

Marketing Strategy Decisions6 Webster Farm RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107207-767-1007Mark Dvorozniak

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NASFT/Specialty Food Media136 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10016646-878-0174Jessica Searson

Northeast Laboratory Service999 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04103207-878-6481Kate Callnan

Pack Edge, Inc.340 Presumpscot StreetPortland, ME 04103207-799-6600Jim Freeman

Pennisi & Lamare19 Commercial StreetPortland, Me 04101207-772-4694Mike Lamare

Performance Foodservice NorthCenterDalton RoadAugusta, ME 04330207-623-8451Michele Pelletier

Reid Graphics & Manufacturing7 Connector RoadAndover, MA 01810800-887-7461David Hall

Russell French Studio46 Romasco LanePortland, ME 04101207-874-0011Russell French

Sheridan Corporation, The33 Sheridan DriveFairfield, ME 04937207-453-9311Mitchell Sammons

TrakTec LLC33 R Main StreetWindham, ME 04062207-651-1508Donna Murray

Volk Packaging Corporation11 Morin StreetBiddeford, ME 04005207-571-5511Derek Volk

Woodbury & Morse Advertising111 Commercial StreetPortland, ME 04101207-772-2122Mark Woodbury

Katahdin Analytical Services

Pappin Enterprises Inc5 Quartz Knob RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107207-799-2746Steve Pappin

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Northeast Delta Dental

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Volk Packaging

www.volkboxes.com207-571-5511

Supporting our local economy for nearly 50 years

They EARN it here.

They SPEND it here.

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Macomber

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Focused Solutions for Maine’s Food Manufacturers

Call Bill Whittier at (207) 831-1855 for more information billw@mainemep.org

•Growth Services – Innovation and New Products •HACCP Food Safety System Creation and Review •Equipment Evaluation / Scale – Up - Plant Layout •Supervisory / Leadership Development •Workforce Engagement – Team Problem Solving •Train the Trainer Workshops •Process Measurement – SPC Quality Monitoring •Daily Productivity and Profitability Monitoring •Lean Manufacturing - Value Stream Mapping – Kaizen •SQF Readiness Evaluation and Implementation Planning •MOST Training – Mobile Outreach Skills Training

mainemep.org

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Retail Store Licensing Checklist

Maine grocery and supermarkets are required to obtain a series of licenses and permits. The following information is presented systematically to ensure compliance. Please be advised that this list is effective as of December 2010 and may be subject to changes in federal and state law. It is in your best interest to visit the websites for the most up-to-date information. For more information about doing business in Maine, visit www.maine.gov/portal/business. Federal Requirements Step 1: IRS – Form. Apply for a Federal Employer Identification (EIN) Number or Federal Tax Identification number at www.irs.gov and click Online Services. Step 2: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The TTB’s National Revenue Center collects tax revenues; screens applications; issues permits and approves notices or registrations; reconciles returns, reports, and claims; and provides technical assistance to Bureau employees and industry members on related laws and regulations. They may be reached at 877-882-3277 or at www.ttb.gov/nrc. Application form #TTB F 5630.5d. State and Local Requirements Step 1: Establish a bank account. Several license applications will require completed bank account information. Step 2: Visit your municipal office to see what licenses or permits are needed. These vary by community but may include retail license, building occupancy permit and victualer’s license and more. Step 3: Submit incorporation papers to the Secretary of State. If you are a corporation or wish to create one, it is recommended that you contact the Secretary of State at 207-624-7736 and speak to the Corporate Examining Section or visit their website at www.maine.gov/sos. Step 4: Tax registration. Apply for a sales tax number and unemployment compensation number by visiting www.maine.gov/revenue - click on Sales/Use and Service Provider Tax. Call them at 207-624-9693 or send them an email at sales.tax@maine.gov or division.uctax@maine.gov. Step 5: Grocery Store License. Apply for a Food & Fuel License with the Maine Department of Agriculture. Application fees vary and all are subject to satisfactory inspections. Visit www.maine.gov/agriculture. Click on the Division of Quality Assurance, Permits & Licenses or call them at 207-287-3741. Visit their office at Deering Building, Blossom Way, Augusta. Step 6: Beer & Wine License. Apply for an Off Premise Liquor License with the Maine Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and Inspection Division by visiting www.maine.gov/dps. Click on Licensing and Permits. Application fees may vary and all are subject to satisfactory inspection. Call them at 207-624-7220. Visit their office at 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta.

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Step 7: Liquor License. Apply for an Agency Liquor Store License with the Maine Department of Public Safety, Liquor Licensing and Inspection Division by visiting www.maine.gov/dps. Click on Licensing and Permits. Application fees may vary. They may be reached at 207-624-7220. Visit their office at 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta. Step 8: Food Stamps or SNAP. Applying to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at your store is a simple three-step process: get a US Department of Agriculture account, fill out an application online, and mail your supporting documentation to complete your file. Visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap for complete information or call them at 877-832-4369. Step 9: WIC Program. To obtain vendor authorization and subsequent training call 800-437-9300 or visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/wic. Acceptance is contingent on a satisfactory inspection and approval of food and pricing information. They have offices throughout the state. Visit their website for a complete listing. Step 10: Retail Tobacco License. To obtain a Retail Tobacco License call 207-287-5671 or visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/el. Visit their office directly at 286 Water Street, Augusta. Step 11: Retail Seafood Licenses. To obtain Retail Seafood Licenses call 207-624-6550 or visit their website www.maine.gov/dmr for complete listing information. Their offices are located at 2 Beech Street, Hallowell. Step 12: Plant License. To obtain a Nursery Stock license to sell plants, contact the Maine Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry at 207-287-3891 or visit their website www.maine.gov/agriculture/pi/horticulture and click on licensing. Their office is located at Deering Building, Blossom Way, Augusta. Step 13: Maine Lottery Tickets. To obtain a Lottery application, call the Maine State Lottery Commission at 800-452-8777 (in state) or 207-287-6758 or print off an application by visiting www.mainelottery.com. Completed applications must be mailed to the Maine State Lottery Commission, 8 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Lottery personnel will install equipment and provide equipment upon application acceptance. Step 14: General use Pesticide Dealer License. To obtain a General Use License to sell certain pesticides, visit www.maine.gov/agriculture/pesticides or call their office at 207-287-2731. Step 15: Maine Milk Commission Monthly Pricing Reports: The Maine Milk Commission sets the minimum wholesale and retail price for milk every month. Milk may not be sold below set minimums. To obtain monthly price information, contact the Maine Milk Commission at 207-287-7521. Step 16: Good Shepherd Food Bank: The Good Shepherd Food Bank will arrange pick up of unsold items suitable to be donated. To learn more, call their Auburn facility at 207-782-3554 or visit their website www.gsfb.org.

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U.S. Senator Angus King

Office of Senator-elect Angus King135 Maine St. | P.O. Box 368Brunswick, ME 04011207-607-4300

U.S. Senator Susan Collins

413 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Tel: (202) 224-2523Fax: (202) 224-2693Website: collins.senate.gov

25 Sweden Street, Suite ACaribou, ME 04736 Tel: (207) 493-7873 / Fax: (207) 493-7810

202 Harlow Street, Room 204Bangor, ME 04402 Tel: (207) 945-0417 / Fax: (207) 990-4604

68 Sewall Street, Room 507Augusta, ME 04330 Tel: (207) 622-8414 / Fax: (207) 622-5884

55 Lisbon StreetLewiston, ME 04240 Tel: (207) 784-6969 / Fax: (207) 782-6475

160 Main StreetBiddeford, ME 04005 Tel: (207) 283-1101 / Fax: (207) 283-4054

One Canal Plaza, Suite 802, Portland, ME 04101 Tel: (207) 780-3575 / Fax: (207) 828-0380

U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree

1318 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Tel: (202) 225-6116 Fax: (202) 225-5590Website: pingree.house.gov

2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 304 Portland, ME 04101 Tel: (207) 774-5019 Toll Free: 1-888-862-6500 Fax: (207) 871-0720

U.S. Representative Mike Michaud

1724 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Tel: (202) 225-6306Fax: (202) 225-2943Website: michaud.house.gov

6 State Street, Suite 101Bangor, ME 04401Tel: (207) 942-6935 / Fax: (207) 942-5907

179 Lisbon StreetLewiston, ME 04240Tel: (207) 782-3704 / Fax: (207) 782-5330

445 Main StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769Tel: (207) 764-1036 / Fax: (207) 764-1060

108 Main StreetWaterville, ME 04901Tel: (207) 873-5713 / Fax: (207) 873-5717

Maine Congressional Delegation

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Services1400 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20250202-720-2791www.fns.usda.gov/fspwww.usda.gov U.S. Department of Labor200 Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20210866-4-USA-DOLwww.dol.gov

Occupational Safety & HealthBangor, 207-941-8177Augusta, 207-626-9160

Small Business Administration409 3rd Street, SWWashington, DC 20416800-827-5722www.sba.gov

Maine District OfficeEdmund S. Muskie Federal Building, Room 512 68 Sewall StreetAugusta, ME 04330207-622-8551www.sba.gov/me

Federal Regulatory Contacts

State Regulatory ContactsGovernorOffice of the Governor#1 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0001207-287-3531207-287-6548 (TTY)207-287-1034 Faxwww.maine.gov/governor Maine LegislatureLegislative Information 207-287-1615Maine Senate, 207-287-1540Maine House, 207-287-1400www.maine.gov/legis Maine Department of Administrative & Financial ServicesBurton M. Cross Building, 78 SHSAugusta, ME 04333-0078207-624-7800www.maine.gov/dafs

Maine Revenue Services207-287-2076 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry22 State House Station18 Elkins Lane Augusta, Maine 04333-0022207-287-3871www.maine.gov/acf

Board of Pesticide ControlAugusta: 207-287-2731 (24-hr answering service)Presque Isle: 207-764-2039 207-287-7548 Faxwww.maine.gov/agriculture/BPC Maine Milk Commission207-287-7521www.maine.gov/agriculture/mmc

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Maine Department of Health & Human Services221 State StreetAugusta, ME 04332207-287-3707www.maine.gov/dhhs

Maine Center for Disease Prevention 207-287-8016Eating & Lodging Program 207-287-5671Food Stamp Program 207-287-5093Pharmacy Benefits 207-287-2093WIC Program 207-287-3991 Maine Department of Labor47 State House Station45 Commerce DriveAugusta, ME 04333-0047207-623-7900mdol@maine.govwww.maine.gov/labor

Labor Standards 207-623-7900Unemployment 800-593-7660Unemployment Compensation Tax Division 207-621-5120 division.uctax@maine.gov

DOL Field OfficesAugusta 207- 621-5108 Bangor 207-561-4094 Bath. 207-442-0300 x324Lewiston 207- 753-9042 Portland 207 822-0212 Presque Isle 207-7768-6813Saco 207-286-2677 Wilton 207-645-5825 Maine Department of TransportationLicenses, Permits, Applications207-624-3006www.maine.gov/mdot

Maintenance & Operations 207-624-3600Environmental Office 207-624-3100 Maine Department of Public Safetywww.maine.gov/dpsLiquor Licenses 207-624-7220Beer & Wine 207-624-7222Inspections 207-626-3880Plans Review 207-626-3880Gaming Licenses 207-624-7210 Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery 8 State House Station207-287-3721 www.maine.gov/bablo

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Business Resources

Maine businesses are fortunate to have a wealth of resources readily available to them. From technical assistance to low interest loans to business development or venture capital. For more information about doing business in Maine, visit www.maine.gov/portal/business. General Business Information Maine Small Business Development Centers P. O. Box 9300/96 Falmouth StreetPortland, Maine 04104800-679-SBDCEmail: Mainesbdc@usm.maine.eduwww.mainesbdc.org Maine Business Workswww.mainebusinessworks.orgA place where hundreds of Maine people go to find new and information on all kinds of small business and workforce training, services, financing, and special events throughout Maine. The Office of Business DevelopmentDepartment of Economic & Community Development 111 Sewall StreetAugusta, Maine 04333-0059800-541-5872207-624-9804Email: biz.growth@maine.govwww.businessinmaine.com Pocket Guide to Maine’s Business Resources

This one-stop guide on state financing, tax reimbursement, credits & exemptions, marketing, workforce training, environmental protection, and technical assistance. Small Business AdministrationMaine District OfficeEdmund S. Muskie Federal Building68 Sewall Street, Room 512Augusta, Maine 04330207-622-8551www.sba.gov/me

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SCOREwww.score.org

With seven locations throughout Maine and more than 40 years of experience, SCORE volunteers help businesses succeed! Maine International Trade Center511 Congress Street, Suite 100Portland, Maine 04101-3428207-541-7400www.mitc.com For established businesses with a product or service that is export ready, there is counseling and educational help available. Technical assistance, trade shows and trade missions, MITC has it all. Microloans/Business Assistance Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments125 Manley RoadAuburn, Maine 04210207-783-9186www.avcog.org Coastal Enterprises, Inc.36 Water StreetWiscasset, Maine 04578-0268207-882-7552www.ceimaine.org Community ConceptsP. O. Box 278South Paris, Maine 04281207-743-7716www.community-concepts.org Eastern Maine Development Corporation40 Harlow StreetBangor, Maine 04401-5102207-942-6389www.emdc.org

Low interest loans, free business counseling on start ups and expansions, special business loan programs for women, minority and international trade business ventures, and so much more!

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MaineStream Finance262 Harlow StreetBangor, Maine 04402-1162207-973-3500www.mainestreamfinance.org

Northern Maine Development CorporationP. O. Box 779Caribou, Maine 04736207-498-8736www.nmdc.org Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership87 Winthrop StreetAugusta, Maine 04330800-MEP-4MEG or 207-623-0680www.mainemep.org Other Assistance University of Maine Food Science and Human Nutrition5735 Hitchner HallOrono, Maine 04469207-581-1621foodsciencehumannutrition.umaine.edu University of Maine Cooperative ExtensionPhone: 800-287-0274 (toll free in Maine)Text Message: 207-735-4145TDD: 800-287-8957 (in Maine)E-mail: extension@maine.eduextension.umaine.edu Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community46 University DriveAugusta, Maine 04330-9410800-442-2092 (Maine Only) or 207-621-3440www.womenworkandcommunity.org U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural DevelopmentCommunity & Business Programs1423 Broadway, Suite 3Bangor, Maine 04401207-990-3676www.rurdev.usda.gov/me

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University of Southern MaineCenter for Entrepreneurship & Small Business68 High StreetPortland, Maine 04107207-780-5919www.usm.maine.edu/cesb Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association294 Crosby Brook RoadP. O. Box 170Unity, Maine 04988-0170207-568-4142Email: mofga@mofga.orgwww.mofga.org

Venture Capital

Maine Venture Capital FundSmall Enterprise Growth FundBrunswick Business Center18 Pleasant StreetBrunswick, Maine 04011207-373-9306www.segfmaine.com Maine Investment Exchange (MIX)120 Exchange StreetPortland, Maine 04112-7462800-871-3485www.maineco.org

CEI Ventures, Inc.Two Portland Fish Pier, Suite 201Portland, Maine 04101207-772-5356www.ceiventures.com Finance Authority of Maine5 Community DriveAugusta, Maine 04330-0949800-228-3734 or 207-623-3534www.famemaine.com Commercial Finance ProgramsFinance Authority of Maine207.620.3510 Business Innovation Maine Technology Institute8 Venture AvenueBrunswick LandingBrunswick, Maine 04011207-582-4790www.mainetechnology.org

As the formal training component of the MFPA, the goal of the Market Ready program is to help food and beverage processors reach the “next level” of market readiness. By collecting best practices and lessons learned from experienced food producers, suppliers and business service providers, Market Ready helps to inform your business decisions while saving you time and expense. It also identifies the expectations of buyers, such as grocery stores, distributors and

wholesalers, letting you know how to prepare your business to be successful in these markets.

Whether you are preparing to sell your products to a local natural foods store or have your sights set on national distribution, Market Ready provides resources to help you navigate around these and other issues that businesses face.

Market Ready gives you a direct line to the topic experts, many of whom are MFPA associate members and service providers. Working with MFPA staff, content is tailored to address the specific concerns of food and beverage manufacturers.

The Market Ready program is delivered through live Technical Sessions and on-demand webinars. Technical Sessions are hosted throughout the state and open to MFPA members and nonmembers. These Technical Session presentations are also video recorded and collected on the MFPA members-only section of the website – a resource that can be easily accessed by members when they need this critical information. Here are some of our pilot Technical Sessions developed during our planning process.

To see these and other Market Ready videos, go to mainefoodproducers.com and sign in today. Let us know what topics you would like to see covered next! Associate members interested in sponsoring and hosting a technical session? Contact the MFPA today!

“The Label Purchase: How to make informed decisions” at TrakTec

“Investing in Plant and Equipment” with Prof. Scott Dunning

“Taking the Unknowns out of Food Testing” at Katahdin Analytical Services

“Surviving the FDA Inspection” with Cathe Morrill and Cynthia Fisher

C&S

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