2013 Maine Food Industry Directory & Resource Guide Membership Directories, Association Reports, and Business Resources
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Maine Food Industry Directory & Resource Guide Table 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
Mike Violette (603) 223-5304 (mviolette@agne.com),
2012 Maine Food Producer of the Year..............................................57
Nathan Beit (603) 223-5436 (nbeit@agne.com), or
MGA & MFPA Contact Information ...................................................59
Dennis Mogan (603) 223-5429 (dmogan@agne.com).
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
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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 3
List of Advertisers President and Chair’s Message 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 Morrill Kimberly M. Brackett, President
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Associated Grocers of New England...................................................................2 Albin, Randall & Bennett ..................................................................................... 69 Allen Signs with Impact ....................................................................................... 24 Brackett’s Market .................................................................................................. 52 C & S Wholesale Grocers .................................................................................. 86 Camden National Bank ....................................................................................... 41 Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE .................................................................... 23 Dennis Paper & Food Service ............................................................................ 58 Eaton Peabody ...................................................................................................... 35 Garelick Farms ..................................................................................................... 30 Good Shepherd Food-Bank ................................................................................. 9 Hannaford ............................................................................................................... 47 Hillside, Mars Hill & Star City IGA ................................................................... 80 H.P. Hood, LLC ........................................................................................................ 7 Katahdin Analytical Services ............................................................................... 71 Lambert and Coffin .............................................................................................. 54 Macomber, Farr & Whitten ................................................................................ 74 Maine State Lottery ............................................................................................. 46 Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership .................................................75 Northeast Delta Dental ......................................................................................72 New England Food Show ................................................................................... 68 Northeast Laboratory Services, Inc. ................................................................24 Oakhurst Dairy .................................................................................................... 42 Paradis Shop ‘n Save ............................................................................................. 68 Pepsi Beverages Company of Maine ................................................................53 Pine State Trading Co. .......................................................................................... 29 Plummer’s Shop n’ Save .......................................................................................52 Shaw’s ...................................................................................................................... 25 Sure Winner Foods ............................................................................................... 36 The Sheridan Corporation .................................................................................65 Tozier’s Market ...................................................................................................... 22 TrakTec .................................................................................................................... 65 H.O. Perry/United Insurance ...............................................................................48 VitaminSea Seaweed .............................................................................................. 58 Volk Packaging ....................................................................................................... 73 5
2013 Maine Grocers Association Board of Directors Officers President Kim Brackett, Brackett’s Market 2nd VP Steve Culver, Hannaford Bros. Co. Treasurer Leo Ouellette, Shaw’s Supermarkets Secretary Mary-Jo Tozier, Tozier’s Family Market Immediate Past President Troy Plummer, Plummer’s Shop ‘n Save
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Directors Dan Ayoob, United Insurance/H.O. Perry & Son Brian Beaudry, C&S Wholesale Grocers Bill Boutin, Coca Cola Bottling Co. of No.NE Dan Brock, Bozzuto’s, Inc. Barbara Davidson, Carver’s Harbor Market Scott Carlin, WSC, Inc. - Hillside IGA Bob Cooper, Pine State Trading Co. Mark Davis, Pepsi Beverages Company John Economy, Garelick Farms Sandy Goodwin, Dick’s Market Kevin Kinney, Save-A-Lot Kim Murphy, Trenton Marketplace Mark Kelley, Country Farms Market Greg Rand, Oakhurst Dairy Zachary Sclar, Food City Sean Thomas, Altria Client Services, Inc. Mike Violette, Associated Grocers of NE Mike Waterman, H.P. Hood, LLC Robert Wentworth, Rangley IGA 77 Sewall Street, Suite 3000 207.622.4461
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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-tobusiness 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 8
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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.
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.
Elijah Breton
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.
To learn more, contact Shelley Doak, MGA Executive Director at sdoak@mainegrocers.org or 207.622.4461.
Meghan Frank Sara Mercier of Portland attends Smith College, where she is studying to be a civil engineer. She is employed by Shaw’s in Westbrook.
Sara Mercier
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.
Madison Omo
The Maine Grocers Association would like to congratulate these deserving students and wish them all the best! 10
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. 11
A Salute To Our 2012 Partners Maine Food Producers Alliance David Jean, Albin, Randall & Bennett Skip Bates, Bangor Savings Bank Daniel Wallace & Gray Harris, Coastal Enterprise, Inc. Maggie Hoople, East Shore Studio & Print Roxanne Jobe, Eastern Maine Development Corp Daniel McKay & John Loyd, Jr., Eaton Peabody John Holden, Eaton Peabody Consulting Group Sally Garand, Finance Authority of Maine Craig & Rosemary Gladstone, Gladstone’s Under The Sun Hannaford Close To Home Program Katahdin Analytical Services Jonathan T. Harris, Lambert Coffin Cindy Pellett, LatLong Logic Michael Cote & Cynthia Fisher, Look’s Gourmet Food Company Walt Whitcomb & John Harker, Maine Department of Agriculture Jeff Bennett, Maine International Trade Center Rochelle Zawaduk, Maine Mall Creative Common Program Bill Whittier, Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Vanessa Frey & Martha Bentley, Maine Technology Institute Jayne Giles, MaineStream Finance David Fillinger & Jim Robbins, Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce William Card, U.S. Small Business Administration Jayme Okma Lee, Small Enterprise Growth Fund Cathe Morrill, State of Maine Cheese Co. TrakTec U.S. Department of Agriculture Hugh Stevens, University of Maine Knowledge Transfer Alliance Derek Volk,Volk Packaging
Maine Grocers Association Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Adam Nappi, Bow Street Market 12
Gerry Reid & Tim Poulin, Bureau of Alcohol and Lottery Operations William N. Lund, Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection Amy Trunnell, CPA Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Congressman Michael Michaud Marge Goodwin, Dick’s Market Geoffrey A. Rushlau, District Attorney Ethan Strimling, LearningWorks Rich Brooks, flyte new media Food Industry Association Executives Food Marketing Institute Ken Fletcher, Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security Carlie MacLean, Office of the Governor Steve Culver, Judy Knapp, Jane Goulet & Wendy Ward, Hannaford Supermarkets Shawn Savage, Internal Revenue Service John Domino, JTD Retail Strategies Kennebec Tavern & Marina John Finnegan & Lynn Quirion, Macomber, Farr & Whitten Dean Williams & George Woods, Maine Beverage Company Laura L. Boyett, Maine Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Dwane 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 Protection Rep. Emily Ann Cain, Maine House of Representatives Robert W. Nutting, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Curtis Picard, Maine Merchants Association Barry J. Hobbins, Maine Senate Kevin L. Raye, President of the Maine Senate Martindale Country Club National Grocers Association Doug Carr, Perkins Thompson Phil Harriman, Lebel & Harriman LLP Samoset Resort by the Ocean Senator Olympia Snowe Senator Susan Collins Mike Erlandson & Elise Dietrich, SuperValu Paul Sighinolfi, Workers’ Compensation Board 13
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.
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 Winners
1st Place Gross: C & S Grocers Team- Joe Alvarez, Andy Laslie, Len Cole & Blaine Whitney 2nd Place Gross: H.O. Perry/United InsuranceTeam- Dan Ayoob, Scott Fitser, Reginald Grant & George Ayoob 3rd Place Gross: Goulette’s IGA- L. Haskell, Steve Herring, John Reid & Barry Goulette 1st Place Net: M. Atherton, Leo Ouellette, Peter Myer, Thad Zmistowski & Curtis Picard 2nd Place Net: Oakhurst Dairy- Ed Crockett, Keith Picard, Andy Russell & Greg Rand 3rd Place Net: C & S Wholesale Grocers Team- Mickey Davis, Scott Garland, Dick Danforth & John Sabbagh
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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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.
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.
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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2013 Key Industry Events
Please note: Event schedules are subject to change.
Winter January 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 Spring March 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 Summer June 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
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of No. NE.
August 24-25 Bozzuto’s Dream Cruise 2013 The Farmington Club, Farmington, CT bozzutos.com Fall September 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
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Maine Grocers Association Annual Meeting
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Maine Food Producers Alliance Annual Meeting
October Harvest on the Harbor Portland, ME harvestontheharbor.com
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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.
C. H. Mathews Co. 141 Main Street Cherryfield, ME 04622 207-546-2601 Bruce Mathews
Day’s Store, Inc. 182 Main Street Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918 207-495-2205 Diane Oliver
Call’s Shop ‘n Save 2576 Bristol Road New Harbor, ME 04554 207-667-2321 Bill Call
Dick’s Market, Inc P.O. Box 266 Clinton, ME 04927 207-426-8555 Sanford Goodwin
B & M Belmont Market 317 Augusta Road Belmont, ME 04952 207-342-4141 Donna O’Brien
Bud’s Shop ‘n Save 101 Somerset Plaza Pittsfield, ME 04967 207-487-5161 Dean Homstead
Carver’s Harbor Market Inc. P.O. Box 814 Vinalhaven, ME 04863 207-863-4319 Barbara Davidson
Edmund’s Market P.O. Box 87 Phillips, ME 04966 207-639-3721 Julie Hardy
Bayside Supermarket, Inc. 35 Main Street Milbridge, ME 04658 207-546-7200 Leola Carter
Bud’s Shop ‘n Save 44 Moosehead Trail, P.O. Box 460 Newport, ME 04953 207-368-4733 Dean Homstead
Coastal Provisions PO Box 298, 254 Maine St. Winter Harbor, ME 04693 207-963-2256 Elizabeth & Jonathan Stanley
Edwards’ Family Shop ‘n Save 35 Plaza Drive Unity, ME 04988 207-948-2731 Tim Badger
Blue Hill Market, Inc. 15 South Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-5137 Chuck Lawrence
Bud’s Shop ‘n Save Church Street Dexter, ME 04930 207-924-6410 Dean Homstead
Corinth Market, Inc. 689 Main Street Corinth, ME 04427 207-285-7500 Chuck Lawrence
Eggemoggin Country Store 119 Caterpillar Hill Road Sargentville, ME 04673 207-359-2125 Dennis & Patricia Robertson
Bow Street Market 79 Bow Street Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-6631 Adam & Sheila Nappi
Burnt Cove Market 1 Burnt Cove Road Stonington, ME 04681 207-367-2681 Vernon Seile
Country Corners Grocery, Inc 184 Main Street Whitefield, ME 04353 207-549-3135 Deborah King
Ellis Family Market Shop ‘n Save P.O. Box 699 Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2457 Jon Ellis
Brackett’s Market, Inc. 185 Front Street Bath, ME 04530 207-443-2012 Kimberly & Steve Brackett
C & G Grocery 518 Graytown Road Sedgwick, ME 04676 207-326-9311 Claire Gray
Country Farms Market, LLC 84 Center Road Easton, ME 04740 207-488-9050 Mark Kelley
Food City 10 East Avenue, P.O. Box 399 Lewiston, ME 04243-0399 207-784-7020 Zachary Sclar
Bradford General Store P.O. Box 176 Bradford, ME 04410 207-327-1188 Andrew Costello
C. E. Reilly & Son, Inc. 2576 Bristol Road New Harbor, ME 04554 207-677-2321 Reginald Reilly
D.L. Fotter & Sons, Inc. 157 Main Street Stratton, ME 04982 207-246-2401 Kenneth Fotter
Food City 119 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2766 Kirsten McKenzie
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Food City 692 Lisbon Road Lisbon Falls, ME 04240 207-353-4051 Jeff Eldridge
Gowell’s Store, Inc. P.O. Box 546 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-754-7380 Rick Gowell
Food City 93 Main Street Livermore Falls, ME 04254 207-897-4044 Melissa Stevens
Graves’ Supermarkets, Inc. P. O. Box 1620 Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-3338 Robert Graves
Food City 1355 Auburn Road Turner, ME 04282 207-225-3355 Heidi Hewiston
Greene IGA 440 Route 202, P.O. Box 178 Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5100 Paul Bussiere
Food City P.O. Box 781 Wilton, ME 04294 207-645-9608 Melissa Stevens
Hancock Grocery - Raebrooke, Inc. P.O. Box 405, US Route 1 Hancock, ME 04640 207-422-3520 Terry McCloskey
Friends and Family Market PO Box 1600 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-6708 Ron & Launa Picard
Hannaford Supermarket 95 Spring Street Auburn, ME 04210 207-784-6497 Chris Farago
Galusha’s, Inc. P.O. Box 339, 1208 Main Street Clinton, ME 04927 207-426-3521 Jay Galusha
Hannaford Supermarket 29 Whitten Road Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-3137 Lee Fecteau
Goggin’s Supermarket, Inc. 268 Water Street Randolph, ME 04346 207-582-3453 x102 Jack Goggin
Hannaford Supermarket 118 Cony Street Augusta, ME 04330 207-621-2570 Lenny Plourde
Goulette’s IGA 54 Water Street Guilford, ME 04443 207-876-2282 Barry Goulette
Hannaford Supermarket 1133 Union St., Airport Mall Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-0100 Jon Ivey
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Hannaford Supermarket 653 Broadway Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-8338 Steve Bray
Hannaford Supermarket 35 Elm Street Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8701 Mia Baker
Hannaford Supermarket Bangor Mall, 773 Stillwater Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-6735 Vic Wood
Hannaford Supermarket 53 US Route 1 Bucksport, ME 04416 207-469-3282 Dana Jellison
Hannaford Supermarket 86 Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-5680 Jay Boyce
Hannaford Supermarket 24 Portland Road Buxton, ME 04093 207-929-3100 Travis Critchley
Hannaford Supermarket 93 Lincolnville Avenue Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-5377 Tim Grasse
Hannaford Supermarket 145 Elm Street Camden, ME 04843 207-236-8577 Robert Josselyn
Hannaford Supermarket 299 Elm Street Biddeford, ME 04005 207-284-8677 Ron Sullivan
Hannaford Supermarket 33 Hannaford Drive China, ME 04358 207-445-3385 John Fortier
Hannaford Supermarket 180 Townsend Avenue, Route 27 Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-6465 Chris Flynn
Hannaford Supermarket 469 Main Street Damariscotta, ME 04543 207-563-8131 Shawn Sutton
Hannaford Supermarket 383 Wilson Street Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-1954 Tim Hayden
Hannaford Supermarket 225 High Street, Suite 1 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-5300 Jay Gould
Hannaford Supermarket 109 Portland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2015 Mike Labbe
Hannaford Supermarket 65 Gray Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-878-0050 Todd Pelletier
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Hannaford Supermarket 131 Hannaford Drive Farmington, ME 04938 207-778-0434 Tim Bryant
Hannaford Supermarket 22 Goding Avenue Lincoln, ME 04457 207-794-6122 Mike Bennett
Hannaford Supermarket 787 Riverside Street Portland, ME 04103 207-878-0191 Andy Caron
Hannaford Supermarket 415 Philbrook Avenue Hannaford Plaza So. Portland, ME 04106 207-761-2729 Doug Richard
Hannaford Supermarket 40 Main Avenue Gardiner, ME 04345 207-582-3470 Rob Meader
Hannaford Supermarket Dublin Street Machias, ME 04654 207-255-3201 David Thompson
Hannaford Supermarket 75 Maverick Street Rockland, ME 04841 207-594-2173 Dave Richard
Hannaford Supermarket 71 Colonial Drive Standish, ME 04084 207-642-5533 Ashleigh Offord
Hannaford Supermarket 99 Main Street Gorham, ME 04038 207-839-6553 Dave Ham
Hannaford Supermarket Upper Main Street Madison, ME 04950 207-696-3949 Neil Leblanc
Hannaford Supermarket 520 Waldo Street Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-3771 Matthew Bailey
Hannaford Supermarket 49 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Suite 1 Topsham, ME 04086 207-729-5124 Phil Zayac
Hannaford Supermarket 130 Shaker Road Gray, ME 04039 207-657-5800 John Parvin
Hannaford Supermarket 843 Central Avenue Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-8047 Sally Saucier
Hannaford Supermarket 532 Main Street Saco, ME 04072 207-282-4152 Diana Darling
Hannaford Supermarket Routes 1 & 32 Waldoboro, ME 04572 207-832-4358 Rick Purington
Hannaford Supermarket 77 Western Avenue Hampden, ME 04444 207-862-5444 Laura Blake
Hannaford Supermarket 797 Roosevelt Trail, Windham Mall No. Windham, ME 04062 207-892-2532 Tim Perry
Hannaford Supermarket 800 Main Street Sanford, ME 04073 207-324-1554 Kim Kuusela
Hannaford Supermarket 20 Sokokis Trail Waterboro, ME 04087 207-247-8000 David Couture
Hannaford Supermarket 15 Jay Plaza Lane Jay, ME 04239 207-897-4376 Dave Duguay
Hannaford Supermarket 500 Stillwater Avenue Old Town, ME 04468 207-827-2700 Don Nevells
Hannaford Supermarket 31 Hannaford Drive, Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883-7670 Scott Glanville
Hannaford Supermarket 140 Elm Plaza Waterville, ME 04901 207-877-0700 Clint Rackliff
Hannaford Supermarket 65 Portland Road Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-985-9135 Dave Cole
Hannaford Supermarket 1603 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270 207-743-2522 Moe Bilodeau
Hannaford Supermarket 100 Fairgrounds Marketplace Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-858-4800 Jim Richard
Hannaford Supermarket 190 JFK Plaza (Kennedy Memorial Drive) Waterville, ME 04901 207-873-0788 Melissa Zayac
Hannaford Supermarket 692 Sabattus Street Lewiston, ME 04240 207-784-0721 Randy Hoyt
Hannaford Supermarket 295 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04101 207-761-5965 Jason Hilton
Hannaford Supermarket 50 Cottage Road So. Portland, ME 04106 207-799-7359 Dale Kinney/Jeremy Ashe
Hannaford Supermarket (U.S. Route 1) 107 Wells Plaza Wells, ME 04090 207-646-4111 Michelle Leczynski
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Hannaford Supermarket 7 Hannaford Drive Westbrook, ME 04092 207-854-2584 Doug Mercier
Jerry’s Foodstore, Inc. 63 Houlton Street, P.O. Box 500 Island Falls, ME 04747 207-463-2828 Jerry Violette
Hannaford Supermarket 399 Main Street Winthrop, ME 04364 207-377-3150 Andrew Bailey
John’s Shurfine Foodstore 182 Market Street Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-834-5181 John Robichaud
Hannaford Supermarket 756 Route #1, Shopper’s Village Yarmouth, ME 04096 207-846-5941 Mike Dawes
Jongerden’s Country Store P.O. Box 239 Limington, ME 04049 207-637-2701 Franciscus Jongerden
Hannaford Supermarket 5 Hannaford Drive York, ME 03909 207-363-5357 Barrett Johnson
Jordan’s Store, Inc. 8 Sebago Road, P.O. Box 75 Sebago, ME 04029-0075 207-787-3866 Carroll Cutting
Hannigan’s Island Market 76 Island Avenue Peaks Island, ME 04108 207-766-2351 Robert Hannigan
Joseph Sleeper and Sons, Inc. 99 Lyndon Street Caribou, ME 04736 207-498-8181 David Sleeper
Hillside IGA 207 Main Street Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 207-762-5151 Scott Carlin
Lakeside Market P.O. Box 408 East Waterboro, ME 04030 207-247-8440 Leo Binette
Hungry Hollow Country Store 28 Bethel Road, Route 26 West Paris, ME 04289 207-674-3012 Shirley Damm
Legion Square Market 101 Ocean Street South Portland, ME 04106 207-799-3374 Thomas Smaha
Indian Hill Shop ‘n Save 148 Moosehead Lake Road Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2104 x11 Stuart Watt
Lincoln’s Country Store 434 Camden Road Warren, ME 04864 207-273-2113 Mark Lincoln
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Lounsbury’s East Mill Food 6 Main Street East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-746-5019 Joseph Lounsbury Jr.
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 58 Main Street Madawaska, ME 04756 207-728-6316 Brian Dubois
Low’s, Inc. 40 Long Plains Road Buxton, ME 04093 207-727-3573 Eric Low
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 361 South Street Calais, ME 04619 207-454-7788 Carla McLellan
Mars Hill IGA P.O. Box 409 Mars Hill, ME 04758 207-425-4211 Bruce Beaulier
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 62 W. Main St., Suite 101 Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-834-3020 Craig Paradis
Merrill & Hinckley, Inc 11 Union Street, P.O. Box 815 Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2821 John Bannister
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 114 High Street Caribou, ME 04736 207-498-8824 Dana Corbin
Millinocket IGA Foodliner 820 Central Street Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-5077 Alan Pangburn
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 33 Ludlow Street Houlton, ME 04730 207-532-2605 Jody Moulton
Mountain Country Supermarket P.O. Box 310 Jackman, ME 04463-0156 207-668-5451 Chuck O’Brien
Paradis Family Shop ‘n Save 395 No. Main Street Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-2666 Ron & Carl Pelletier
Newport Redemption 137 Main Street Newport, ME 04953 207-368-5274 Michael Lancaster
Paul’s Food Center, Inc. 585 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-3704 Paul Trusiani
Northern Bay Market 117 Southern Bay Road, P.O. Box 36 Penobscot, ME 04476 207-326-8606 Jim Henry, Jr.
Pik-Qwik Stores 138 Main Street Thomaston, ME 04861 207-354-8223 Bill Bird
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Pleau’s Market 10 China Road Winslow, ME 04901 207-873-4612 William Pleau
Save-A-Lot 42 Skyway Drive Caribou, ME 04736 207-498-2600 Kevin Kinney
Shaw’s Supermarkets 1073 West Main St. Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 207-564-3500 Steve Spencer
Shaw’s Supermarkets 235 Camden Street Rockland, ME 04841 207-594-8615 Ami Almasi
Plummer & Sons, Shop n’ Save 235 Parker Farm Road Buxton, ME 04093 207-727-3126 Troy Plummer
Save-A-Lot 654 Wilton Road Farmington, ME 04938 207-797-0620 Matthew Packard
Shaw’s Supermarkets 175 High Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-667-2293 Steve Silva
Shaw’s Supermarkets 11 Scamman Street Saco, ME 04072 207-283-8616 John Deroche
Radley’s Shop ‘n Save 2 Cascade Road Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-4311 Ed Radley
Shaw’s Supermarkets 600 Center Street Auburn, ME 04210 207-784-6971 Leo Oullette
Shaw’s Supermarkets 251 U.S. Highway 1 Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-4523 Chris Denton
Shaw’s Supermarkets 1364 Main Sreet Sanford, ME 04073 207-490-5309 Ed Buckley
Rangeley IGA 2185 Main Street Rangeley, ME 04970 207-864-5089 Robert Wentworth
Shaw’s Supermarkets 150 Western Avenue Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-4520 Mike Rapa
Shaw’s Supermarkets 200 Lower Main Street Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-0094 John Fasulo
Shaw’s Supermarkets 417 Payne Road Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883-2443 Rick Clark
Roger’s Supa Dolla 81 Cottage Street Sanford, ME 04073 207-324-2432 David Morin
Shaw’s Supermarkets 353 Main Street Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-9441 Mark Robson
Shaw’s Supermarkets 27 East Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240 207-784-6900 Mike Chiarantona
Shaw’s Supermarkets 180 Waterman Drive South Portland, ME 04106 207-799-8149 Noreen Savage
Roy’s Foodland 70 Broad Street Auburn, ME 04210 207-783-8471 Regis Roy
Shaw’s Supermarkets 1 Chandler Drive Bath, ME 04530 207-443-9179 Steve Robertson
Shaw’s Supermarkets 770 Roosevelt Trail North Windham, ME 04602 207-892-5159 Jeff Purdy
Shaw’s Supermarkets 251 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, ME 04901 207-873-6224 Michele Spencer
Saucier’s IGA, Inc. 38 Main Street Van Buren, ME 04785 207-868-2809 James & Dedra Lizotte
Shaw’s Supermarkets 510 Alfred Road Biddeford, ME 04005 207-283-8616 Becky Drake
Shaw’s Supermarkets 1364 Congress Street Portland, ME 04102 207-797-4304 Jeff Ohman
Shaw’s Supermarkets 31 Main Street Westbrook, ME 04092-4737 207-857-9299 Andy Ledue
Save-A-Lot 95 South Main Street Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-4350 Edith Lovejoy
Shaw’s Supermarkets 147 Bath Road Brunswick, ME 04011 207-721-9996 Ron Smith
Shaw’s Supermarkets 91 Auburn Street, Unit A 207-774-7661 Portland, ME 04103 Dave Fasula
Shaw’s Supermarkets 670 Bath Road Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-8424 Mike Aripez
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Star City IGA 247 Main Street Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-762-5151 Mileah Brown
Tilton’s Market, Inc. 11 Turner Street Buckfield, ME 04220 207-336-2191 Steven Tilton
Station House Grill 415 Hollis Road Hollis, ME 04042 207-929-5951 Monique Farwell
Tozier’s Family Markets P.O. Box 469 Searsport, ME 04974 207-548-6220 Dale & Mary-Jo Tozier
Swan Lake Grocery, Inc. 979 Swan Lake Avenue Swanville, ME 04915 207-338-4029 Robert Newcomb
Trenton Marketplace IGA 1007 Bar Harbor Road Trenton, ME 04605 207-667-9597 Kimberly Murphy
The Common Market 40 Burkett Road, P.O. Box 840 Union, ME 04862 207-785-6800 Gary Sukeforth
Troy General Store 9 Bangor Road Troy, ME 04987 207-948-2428 Joseph Irish
The Galley, Inc. 1 Burnt Cove Road Stonington, ME 04681 207-348-6988 Vernon Seile
Village Food Market, Inc. P.O. Box 2250, 230 Main Street Ogunquit, ME 03907 207-646-2122 John Cavaretta
The Handy Store 44 East Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 207-743-2615 Qamer Khan
The Village Kitchen 386 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-926-4643 Christine Ferguson
The Umbrella Factory, Inc. P.O. Box 4007 Naples, ME 04055 207-693-3988 David Allenson
Whistle Stop General Store P.O. Box 41 East Baldwin, ME 04024 207-787-3645 Edwin Brown
Tideway Market, Inc. P.O. Box 67 Ellsworth, ME 04640 207-422-3517 Brenda Jones
Yellowfront Grocery P.O. Box 297 Damariscotta, ME 04543 207-563-3507 Steven, Jeffrey & Don Pierce
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Advance Electronic Concepts 26 Evergreen Drive, Suite A Portland, ME 04103 207-415-3581 David Murray
Cabot Creamery 1 Home Farm Way Montpelier,VT 05602 207-314-2281 David Lajoy
Altria Client Services Inc 101 Constitution Ave NW, Suite 400W Washington, DC 20001 508-337-9909 Kerry Paulson
Camden National Bank 145 Exchange Street Bangor, ME 04401 207-299-1355 Steve Thomas
Applied Refrigeration Services 7C Commons Ave Windham, ME 04062 207-893-0145 Tammy Green
Capital Candy Company PO Box 767 Barre,VT 05641 802-476-6689 x249 George Burnes
Associated Grocers of New England P.O. Box 6000 Pembroke, NH 03275 603-223-5304 Mike Violette
Chex Finer Foods, Inc. 39 Franklin McCay Road Attleboro, MA 02703 508-226-0660 Jeremy Isenberg
Bozzuto’s, Inc. 275 Schoolhouse Road Cheshire, CT 06410 203-250-5372 Dan Brock
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern New England 316 Western Avenue So. Portland, ME 04106 800-339-2653 Bill Boutin
C&M Distributors, Inc. 473 Eastern Ave Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-4145 Kenneth Verruso
Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc. 75 St. John Street Portland, ME 04112 207-879-2665 John Norton
C&S Wholesale Grocers PO Box 821 Brattleboro,VT 05302 978-257-4510 Don Blanchette
Diageo 801 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 203-229-4504 Dwayne Kratt
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Dirigo Spirit Company, Inc. 100 Middle Road Cumberland, ME 04021 204-740-6099 Ford Reiche
Imperial Distributors, Inc. 77 Leisure Lane Portland, ME 04103 508-208-5289 Robin Carpenter
Michaud Distributors 57 Spring Hill Road Saco, ME 04072 207-294-0441 Richard Contino
Pepsi Beverages Company 80 Anthony Avenue Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-1313 x8912 Mark Davis
Fairpoint Communications 1 Davis Farm Road Portland, ME 04103 207-535-4170 Jeff Nevins
Innovative Payment Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 150 Sanford, ME 04073 207-324-9085 Jim Seavey
Moark P.O. Box 298 Winthrop, ME 04364 207-377-9927 John Lough
Pine State Trading Co. 8 Ellis Avenue Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-3741 x2701 Bob Cooper
Garelick Farms (Dean Foods) 1 Milk Street Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-4601 x209 John Economy
IRC Industrial Roofing Company 9 Ferry Road Lewiston, ME 04240 207-212-7179 Kurt Penney
Nestle Waters North America 900 Long Ridge Road, Bldg. 2 Stamford, CT 06902 203-863-0125 Brian Flaherty
Radlo Foods, LLC 313 Pleasant Sreet Watertown, MA 02471 800-370-1439 David Radlo
Getchell Brothers, Inc. PO Box 8 Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-7335 x206 Bob Morse
Kennebec Savings Bank 150 State Street, P.O. Box 50 Augusta, ME 04332 207-622-5801 Laura Hudson
Northeast Dairy Foods Assoc. 201 South Main Street, Suite 302 North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-452-6455 Bruce Krupke Northeastern Refrigeration P.O. Box 361 Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-5195 Colin Gamblin
RWI Business Services 1387 Barclay Blvd. Ste. 245 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 208-861-7011 Dennis Shaver Somerset Associates PO Box 336 Newport, ME 04953 207-341-0343 Bob Tardy
Gifford’s Dairy, Inc. 25 Hathaway Street Skowhegan, ME 04976-1406 207-474-9821 Lindsay Gifford
Lepage Bakeries P.O. Box 1900 Auburn, ME 04211-1900 207-783-9161 Albert Lepage
Good Shepherd Food Bank P.O. Box 1807 Auburn, ME 04211 207-782-3554 x109 Nancy Perry
Maine Beverage Company, LLC 337 State Street Augusta, ME 04330 207-512-3500 D. Dean Williams
Northern New England Associates 45 Bridgton Rd Westbrook, ME 04092 207-797-5680 Laureen Hollyday
Sure Winner Foods, Inc. P.O. Box 430 Saco, ME 04072 207-282-1258 Rick Taylor
Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company 396 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2739 x104 Thomas Wilson
Maine Potato Board 744 Main Street, Suite 1 Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-769-5061 Tim Hobbs
Oakhurst Dairy 364 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04101 207-772-7468 Greg Rand
Tomra North America One Corporate Drive, Suite 710 Shelton, CT 06484 203-447-8709 Chuck Riegle
HP Hood LLC 349 Park Avenue Portland, ME 04102 207-347-3788 Mike St. Cyr
Maine State Lottery 8 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-6750 Tim Poulin
Payroll Management, Inc. 100 Manley Road Auburn, ME 04210 207-783-6880 Gary Hemenway
United Insurance/ H.O. Perry & Son Co. 263 Main Street, Suite 1 Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 207-551-3210 Daniel Ayoob
iGPS 225 East Robinson St., Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32801 321-281-9212 Lewis Taffer
Mechanical Services Inc. 400 Presumpscot Street Portland, ME 04103 207-774-1531 Hope Shaw
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4 Corners Supermarket, Columbia
Blackie’s Farmstand, Auburn
7 Jackson Corner, Lyman
Bob’s Service Center, Madawaska
A.Z.’s Fresh Food Market, Old Orchard
Bourques Central Market, Lewiston
Anderson’s Store, Stockholm
Bourques Park & Shop, Lewiston
Andy’s IGA Foodliner, Houlton
Bowdoinham Country Store, Bowdoinham
Anni’s Market, Kingfield
Bradbury Bros., Cape Porpoise
Anthony’s Food Shop,York
Broadway One Stop, South Portland
Arkay Pizza & Variety Store, Farmington
Buddies Grocery, Oakland
Ashland Food Mart, Ashland
C&R General Store, Harmony
Athens Corner Store, Athens
Canaan One Stop, Canaan
Ayotte’s Country Store, Carrabassett Valley
Canaan Superette, Canaan
Babin Grocery Outlet, St. Agatha
Christy’s Country Store, Belgrade
Bear’s One Stop, Newport
Clinton Variety, Clinton
Belfast Variety Inc., Belfast
Columbia Supermarket, Columbia
Belfast Variety RT 52, Belfast
County Yankee Grocers, Houlton
Bell’s IGA, Calais
Cummings Market, W. Kennebunk
Bell’s Orono IGA, Orono
Danforth Downhome Supermarket, Hermon
Bethel Foodliner, Bethel
Douin’s Market, New Sharon
Bisson’s Center Store, Phippsburg
Dunbar’s Store, Sullivan
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Durham Get & Go, Durham
Jonesport IGA Foodstore, Jonesport
Morrill General Store, Morrill
Roger’s Market, Hudson
Durkee General Store, Warren
Joseph’s Market, Waterville
Mountainside Grocery, Carrabassett Valley
Sawyer’s Market, S.W. Harbor
French & Brawn, Camden
Kezar Falls Market, Porter
N. Whitefield Superette, Whitefield
Sherman Thriftway, Sherman
Fuller’s Market, West Gardiner
Knights Yankee, Danforth
Nature’s Way Market, South Berwick
Sleeper’s Market, Sanford
Future Foods, Mechanic Falls
Laney’s Pit Stop, Skowhegan
North Haven Grocery, Waldoboro
Solon Corner Market, Solon
Greene IGA, Greene
Lennie’s Superette Inc., Medway
Oakfield Thriftway, Oakfield
South End Grocery, Rockland
G&S of Brownfield, Brownfield
Lil’ General Store, Sanford
P&L Country Market, Dexter
Southwest Food Mart, Southwest Harbor
George’s Banana Stand, Skowhegan
Limerick Supermarket, Limerick
Parent’s Country Store, Caswell
Speedy Stop, Raymond
Goodwins Mills Gen. Store, Lyman
Litchfield Country Store, Litchfield
Pierce’s Country Store, Richmond
Spillers’ Farm Store, Wells
Gotts Store, S.W. Harbor
LJ’s Express, Milo
Pine Tree Country Store, Kittery
Steaks’ N Stuff, Lincoln
Gray Marketplace, Gray
Lyons Market IGA, Lubec
Pine Tree Market, Northeast Harbor
Steaks’ N Stuff, Presque Isle
Gray Shop N Save, Gray
Lyons Variety, Lubec
Pines Market LLC, Eustis
Sweden St. Hot Spot, Caribou
H.L. Keay & Son, Albion
Manaford’s, Jonesport
Pinkham’s Elm St Market, N. Anson
Sweet Dreams, Smithfield
Hilltop Store, Knox
Maryannes Market, Medway
Pond Cove IGA, Cape Elizabeth
T&S Market, Hodgdon
Hoggy’s Store, So. Thomaston
MC’s Marketplace, Birch Harbor
Princeton Food Mart, Princeton
Tenney’s Country Store, Mapleton
Hussey’s General Store, Windsor
Megunticook Market, Camden
Progressive Distributers, Winthrop
The Great Cranberry Island General Store, Great Cranberry Island
Jackson Corner Store, Lyman
Mike’s Family Market, Limestone
R&M IGA, Eastport
The Island Market, Warren
Jerry’s Market, Sanford
Mike’s Maine Pickles, Easton
Rays Market, Biddeford
Thomaston Grocery, Thomaston
Jerry’s Thriftway, Island Falls
Monmouth Kwik Shop, Monmouth
Readfield Family Mkt, Inc, Readfield
Thriftway, Fryeburg
Jimmy’s Market, Bingham
Monticello Country Store, Monticello
Reuben’s Country Store, Milo
Tobey’s Grocery, S. China
Jim’s Corner Grocery, Frenchville
Moose Lake Market, Hartland
Rideout’s Market, Millinocket
Tranten’s, Farmington
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Tranten’s Shurfine Store, Kingfield
Wentworth Family Grocery, Northport
Tranten’s Too, Kingfield
Wentworth Family Grocery, Brooks
Village Market, Fairfield
Whitneys Family Market, Corinth
Village Trading Post, West Minot
Williams General Store, Bingham
Washburn Food Mart, Washburn
Woodland Food Mart, Baileyville
Wells Super Food Mart, Wells
Pepsi Beverages Company Brackett’s Market
Plummer’s Shop n’ Save
235 Parker Farm Rd Buxton, 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.
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2012 GROCER OF THE YEAR Kimberly Murphy Trenton Marketplace IGA
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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.
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
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.
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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! www.lambertcoffin.com
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2012 VENDOR OF THE YEAR
2012 MAINE FOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Michaud Distributors
Joshua Davis and Bruno Tropeano Gelato Fiasco
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!
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, premade, 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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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 • Communications • Education and Training
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 Association P.O. Box 5234 77 Sewall Street, Suite 3000 Augusta, Maine 04332 Direct: 207.622.4461 Fax: 207.622.9732 mainegrocers.org
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Maine Food Producers Alliance P.O. Box 5531 77 Sewall Street, Suite 3000 Augusta, Maine 04332 Direct: 207.620.8226 Fax: 207.622.9732 mainefoodproducers.com
Available at Health & Natural and Specialty Food Stores, Garden Nurseries and online. • 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.
email: vitaminsea3@aol.com www.vitaminseaseaweed.com
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From left to right:Tanya Bentley, Raegan LaRochelle, Shelley Doak,Tiffany Leonard and Veronica Costa.
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2013 Maine Food Producers Alliance Board of Directors
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.
Officers Chair Cathe Morrill, State of Maine Cheese Company Vice-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 & Bennett Emily Lane, Calendar Islands Maine Lobster Waite Maclin, Pastor Chuck Orchards, LLC John Mahon, Maine Business School Karen Raye, Raye’s Mustard
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Why Join the Maine Food Producers Alliance?
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.
Crazy Dick’s Cajun Foods, LLC PO Box 250 Portland, ME 04111 207-607-0257 Rich Curole
Globan Organics 40 Crestview Drive South Portland, ME 04106 407-301-1175 Govind Pailoor
AdvancePierre/Barber Foods 56 Milliken Street, P.O. Box 4821 Portland, ME 04112 207-482-5578
Bouchard Family Farm Products, Inc. 3 Strip Road Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-834-3237 Janice Bouchard
Dean’s Sweets 82 Middle Street Portland, ME 04101 207-899-3664 Dean Bingham
GrandyOats Granola 349 Center Conway Road Brownfield, ME 04010 207-935-7415 Aaron Anker
All Natural Maine Root, LLC 86 Newbury Street Portland, ME 04101 207-939-5734 Matt Seiler
Calendar Islands Maine Lobster 6A Portland Fish Pier Portland, ME 04101 207-541-9140 Emily Lane
DennyMike’s Sauces & Rubs, LLC 49 Birch Hill Road, P. O. Box 256 York, ME 03909 207-351-1801 Dennis Sherman
Great Salt Bay Seasoning Company PO Box 85 Alna, ME 04535 207-586-5991 Mark DesMeules
Atlantic Cookie Co. LLC 500 Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-329-6666 Carl Dittrich
Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen, LLC 91 West Broadway Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-0892 Cheryl Wixson
Dirt On A Cake 43 Glendale Road Windham, ME 04062 207-749-0811 Emily Adams
Grindstone Neck of Maine 311 Newman Street Winter Harbor, ME 04693 207-963-7347 Carl Johnson
Better Than Average LLC 28 Atlantis Drive Mechanic Falls, ME 04256 207-251-3166 Shannon Bissonnette
Coastal Maine Popcorn 12 Oak Street Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-2266 Paul Roberts
Ducktrap River of Maine 57 Little River Drive Belfast, ME 04915 207-930-4121 Shelly Patten Prescott
Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company 396 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-BREW Thomas Wilson
Big Barn Coffee Company 104 Churchill Street Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-6374 Dan Sortwell
Coffee By Design 43 Washington Avenue Portland, ME 04101 207-879-2233 Mary Allen Lindemann
Festive Foods, Inc. 54 Farmington Falls Road New Sharon, ME 04955 207-779-0973 Lorna Nichols
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. 46 Park Drive Topsham, ME 04086 207-725-1855 Cal Hancock
Borealis Breads P. O. Box 1800, US Route 1 Wells, ME 04090 207-641-8800 Jim Amaral
Cozy Harbor Seafood, Inc. 35 Union Wharf, P. O. Box 389 Portland, ME 04112 207-879-2665 John Norton
The Gelato Fiasco 74 Main Street Brunswick, ME 04011 207-607-4002 Joshua Davis
Harmon’s Clam Cakes P.O. Box 1113 Kennebunkport, ME 04046 207-967-4100 Steve Liautaud
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Highland Foods, LLC 508 Sheepscot Road Newcastle, ME 04553 207-586-5399 Alison Macmillan
Lucy’s Granola 7 Curtis Cove Road East Blue Hill, ME 04629 207-374-2251 Lucy Benjamin
Jasper Wyman & Son 7 Wyman Road Milbridge, ME 04658 207-546-2311 Tom Gardner
Maine Harvest Company 102 Wolfes Neck Road Freeport, ME 04032 207-553-0053 Tod Yankee
Jeanie Marshal Foods 61 Florida Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-5227 Jennifer Wilbur
Maine Marshmallow 385 Johnson Flat Road Clinton, ME 04927 Jenniffer Day
Kinney’s Sugarhouse 200 Abbott Road Knox, ME 04986 207-568-7576 MaryAnne Kinney
Mamooch’s Authentic, LLC P.O. Box 45 Bangor, ME 04402 207-249-5847 Frances D’Errico
Lakeside Family Farm 428 Mullen Road Newport, ME 04953 207-752-1722 Sarah Redfield
Maple’s Organics 14 Gary Maietta Parkway South Portland, ME 04106 207-899-3342 Kristie Green
Lakonia Greek Products 575 Main Street, Suite 1 Saco, ME 04072 207-282-4002 Melissa Rioux
Matt’s Coffee, LLC P.O. Box 110 Pownal, ME 04069 207-660-3333 Matt Bolinder
Look’s Gourmet Food Co., Inc. 1112 Cutler Road Whiting, ME 04691 207-259-3341x18 Cynthia Fisher
Monica’s Chocolates 100 County Road Lubec, ME 04652 207-733-4500 Liliana Monica Elliot
Proud to be a part of Central The Maine’s Community Sheridan Corporation Thomas College Student Commons, Waterville, Maine
Building on a Tradition of Excellence
The Sheridan Corporation
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33 Sheridan Drive, Fairfield, Maine 04937 207-453-9311 739 Warren Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101 207-774-6138 www.sheridancorp.com
Sheridan
Design-Build / General Contracting / Construction Management / Engineering
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Northern Girl 26 Georgia Road Limestone, ME 04750 207-325-2224 Chris Hallweaver
Portland Fruit and Nut Co. Commercial Street Portland, ME 04101 207-767-3376 Joe DeGeorge
Smart Alex Jams P.O. Box 447 Brunswick, ME 04011 207-274-0650 Julee Forest
Swan’s Way/Dolcelino’s P.O. Box 623 Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3996 Anastasia Glassman
Northwoods Gourmet Girl 2 Depot Street | P.O. Box 1379 Greenville, ME 04441 207-570-8112 Abby Freethy
Raye’s Mustard Mill P.O. Box 2 Eastport, ME 04631 207-853-4451 Karen Raye
Spear Farms, Inc. 14 Eugley Hill Road Nobleboro, ME 04555 207-832-4488 Robert Spear
Take 2 Dough/Panabelle 79 Emery Street Sanford, ME 04073 207-490-6502 Dave Tully
Oakhurst Dairy 364 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04101 207-772-7468 Jim Lesser
Redd 746 Post Road Bowdoinham, ME 04008 207-666-8941 Alden Blease
Spruce Mountain Blueberries Mount Pleasant Road, P.O. Box 68 West Rockport, ME 04865 207-236-3538 Molly Sholes
Tropical Maine, LLC 11 Olsen Lane Jefferson, ME 04348 207-549-7787 Jon Olsen
Pastor Chuck Orchards, LLC 39 Deering Street Portland, ME 04101 207-773-1314 C. Waite Maclin
Schlotterbeck & Foss 117 Preble Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-3517 Sam Mangino
State of Maine Cheese Company 461 Commercial Street Rockport, ME 04856 207-236-8895 Cathe Morrill
United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc. 707 Shaker Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-926-4597 Leonard Brooks
Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods P.O. Box 1405 Gray, ME 04039 207-657-6446 David Fillinger
Shucks Maine Lobster, LLC 150 Main Street, Suite 4 Richmond, ME 04357 207-737-4800 John Hathaway
Stonewall Kitchen, LLC 2 Stonewall Lane York, ME 03909 207-351-2713 Natalie King
VitaminSea, LLC 369 Beechplains Road Buxton, ME 04093 207-929-8678 Kelly and Tom Roth
Perfect Peanut Brittle Company, The 17 Thornton Avenue Saco, ME 04072 207-619-4970 Bryan Pringle
Silverton Sporting Ranch 51 Webb Road Canaan, ME, ME 04924 207-399-3647 Denise Murchison
Sunnyfield Farm and Baking Co. 1285 Branch Road Wells, ME 04090 207-890-1942 Elizabeth Mott
Wicked Joe, LLC 78 Water Street Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-1025 Bob Garver
Pineland Farms Natural Meats 60 Pineland Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-688-4808 Alicia Depatsy
Sisters Salsa Inc. 689 Hinckley Ridge Road Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2170 James Buddington
Swan’s Honey 332 Bessey Ridge Road Albion, ME 04910 207-437-2251 Lincoln & Karen Sennett
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections 174 Lower Main Street, Sweet 11 Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-4071 Thomas Wilbur
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Your regional connection
Winterport Winery Inc 279 South Main Street, P.O. Box 405 Winterport, ME 04496 207-223-4500 Michael Anderson
Worcester’s Wild Blueberries 356 Lyford Road Orneville Twp, ME 04463 207-943-8804 Everett Worcester
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA
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 Show March 10-12, 2013 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA USA www.nefs-expo.com Interested in Exhibiting? Contact our sales team: Beth Schultz, 207-842-5536, bschultz@divcom.com Sponsored by:
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Albin, Bennett & Randall Paradis Family Shop N Save
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Maine Food Producers Alliance Associate Members Albin, Randall & Bennett 130 Middle Street, P.O. Box 445 Portland, ME 04112 207-772-1981 David Jean
Katahdin Analytical Services 600 Technology Way, P.O. Box 540 Scarborough, ME 04070 207-874-2400 Shelly Brown
Allen Signs with Impact 25 Washington Avenue Scarborough, ME 04070 Joe Lepley
Labelprint America, Inc. 8 Opportunity Way Newburyport, MA 01950 978-463-4004 Tony Yemma
Bangor Savings Bank 99 Franklin Street Bangor, ME 04401 207-990-6465 Stacey Haskell
Lambert Coffin 477 Congress Street Portland, ME 04110 207-370-3006 Jonathan Harris
CEI Ventures, Inc. 36 Water Street, P.O. Box 268 Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-7552 Daniel Wallace
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0028 207-287-3491 Walt Whitcomb
Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative 960 Main Street Vassalboro, ME 04989 207-877-7444 Marada Cook
Maine International Trade Center 40 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04401 207-990-3161 Jeff Bennett
Dennis Paper & Food Service 101 Mecaw Road Hampden, ME 04444 207-947-0321 Rick Robertson
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Road Unity, ME 04988 207-568-4142 Melissa White Pillsbury
DrummondWoodsum 84 Marginal Way Portland, ME 04101 207-772-1941 Edward Kelleher
Maine Small Business Development Centers 96 Falmouth Street Portland, ME 04104 207-780-4954 John Entwistle
East Shore Studio and Print 10 Dana Street Portland, ME 04105 207-775-5353 Maggie Hoople
Marketing Strategy Decisions 6 Webster Farm Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-767-1007 Mark Dvorozniak
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NASFT/Specialty Food Media 136 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 646-878-0174 Jessica Searson
Reid Graphics & Manufacturing 7 Connector Road Andover, MA 01810 800-887-7461 David Hall
Northeast Laboratory Service 999 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04103 207-878-6481 Kate Callnan
Russell French Studio 46 Romasco Lane Portland, ME 04101 207-874-0011 Russell French
Pack Edge, Inc. 340 Presumpscot Street Portland, ME 04103 207-799-6600 Jim Freeman
Sheridan Corporation, The 33 Sheridan Drive Fairfield, ME 04937 207-453-9311 Mitchell Sammons
Pappin Enterprises Inc 5 Quartz Knob Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-799-2746 Steve Pappin
TrakTec LLC 33 R Main Street Windham, ME 04062 207-651-1508 Donna Murray
Pennisi & Lamare 19 Commercial Street Portland, Me 04101 207-772-4694 Mike Lamare
Volk Packaging Corporation 11 Morin Street Biddeford, ME 04005 207-571-5511 Derek Volk
Performance Foodservice NorthCenter Dalton Road Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-8451 Michele Pelletier
Woodbury & Morse Advertising 111 Commercial Street Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2122 Mark Woodbury
Katahdin Analytical Services
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Northeast Delta Dental
They EARN it here. Volk Packaging
They SPEND it here. Supporting our local economy for nearly 50 years
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Focused Solutions for Maine’s Food Manufacturers •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 Call Bill Whittier at (207) 831-1855 for more information billw@mainemep.org 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-todate 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 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 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.
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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Maine Congressional Delegation U.S. Senator Angus King
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
Office of Senator-elect Angus King 135 Maine St. | P.O. Box 368 Brunswick, ME 04011 207-607-4300
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Tel: (202) 224-2523 Fax: (202) 224-2693 Website: collins.senate.gov 25 Sweden Street, Suite A Caribou, ME 04736 Tel: (207) 493-7873 / Fax: (207) 493-7810 202 Harlow Street, Room 204 Bangor, ME 04402 Tel: (207) 945-0417 / Fax: (207) 990-4604 68 Sewall Street, Room 507 Augusta, ME 04330 Tel: (207) 622-8414 / Fax: (207) 622-5884 55 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Tel: (207) 784-6969 / Fax: (207) 782-6475 160 Main Street Biddeford, 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
U.S. Representative Mike Michaud
1318 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Tel: (202) 225-6116 Fax: (202) 225-5590 Website: pingree.house.gov
1724 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Tel: (202) 225-6306 Fax: (202) 225-2943 Website: michaud.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
6 State Street, Suite 101 Bangor, ME 04401 Tel: (207) 942-6935 / Fax: (207) 942-5907 179 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Tel: (207) 782-3704 / Fax: (207) 782-5330 445 Main Street Presque Isle, ME 04769 Tel: (207) 764-1036 / Fax: (207) 764-1060 108 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 Tel: (207) 873-5713 / Fax: (207) 873-5717
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Federal Regulatory Contacts U.S. Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Services 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 202-720-2791 www.fns.usda.gov/fsp www.usda.gov
Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 800-827-5722 www.sba.gov Maine District Office Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building, Room 512 68 Sewall Street Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-8551 www.sba.gov/me
U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20210 866-4-USA-DOL www.dol.gov Occupational Safety & Health Bangor, 207-941-8177 Augusta, 207-626-9160
State Regulatory Contacts Maine Revenue Services 207-287-2076
Governor Office of the Governor #1 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0001 207-287-3531 207-287-6548 (TTY) 207-287-1034 Fax www.maine.gov/governor
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 22 State House Station 18 Elkins Lane Augusta, Maine 04333-0022 207-287-3871 www.maine.gov/acf
Maine Legislature Legislative Information 207-287-1615 Maine Senate, 207-287-1540 Maine House, 207-287-1400 www.maine.gov/legis
Board of Pesticide Control Augusta: 207-287-2731 (24-hr answering service) Presque Isle: 207-764-2039 207-287-7548 Fax www.maine.gov/agriculture/BPC
Maine Department of Administrative & Financial Services Burton M. Cross Building, 78 SHS Augusta, ME 04333-0078 207-624-7800 www.maine.gov/dafs
Maine Milk Commission 207-287-7521 www.maine.gov/agriculture/mmc
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Maine Department of Health & Human Services 221 State Street Augusta, ME 04332 207-287-3707 www.maine.gov/dhhs
DOL Field Offices Augusta 207- 621-5108 Bangor 207-561-4094 Bath. 207-442-0300 x324 Lewiston 207- 753-9042 Portland 207 822-0212 Presque Isle 207-7768-6813 Saco 207-286-2677 Wilton 207-645-5825
Maine Center for Disease Prevention 207-287-8016 Eating & Lodging Program 207-287-5671 Food Stamp Program 207-287-5093 Pharmacy Benefits 207-287-2093 WIC Program 207-287-3991
Maine Department of Transportation Licenses, Permits, Applications 207-624-3006 www.maine.gov/mdot Maintenance & Operations 207-624-3600 Environmental Office 207-624-3100
Maine Department of Labor 47 State House Station 45 Commerce Drive Augusta, ME 04333-0047 207-623-7900 mdol@maine.gov www.maine.gov/labor
Maine Department of Public Safety www.maine.gov/dps Liquor Licenses 207-624-7220 Beer & Wine 207-624-7222 Inspections 207-626-3880 Plans Review 207-626-3880 Gaming Licenses 207-624-7210
Labor Standards 207-623-7900 Unemployment 800-593-7660 Unemployment Compensation Tax Division 207-621-5120 division.uctax@maine.gov
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery 8 State House Station 207-287-3721 www.maine.gov/bablo
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 Street Portland, Maine 04104 800-679-SBDC Email: Mainesbdc@usm.maine.edu www.mainesbdc.org Maine Business Works www.mainebusinessworks.org A 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 Development Department of Economic & Community Development 111 Sewall Street Augusta, Maine 04333-0059 800-541-5872 207-624-9804 Email: biz.growth@maine.gov www.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 Administration Maine District Office Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building 68 Sewall Street, Room 512 Augusta, Maine 04330 207-622-8551 www.sba.gov/me
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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! SCORE www.score.org With seven locations throughout Maine and more than 40 years of experience, SCORE volunteers help businesses succeed! Maine International Trade Center 511 Congress Street, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101-3428 207-541-7400 www.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.
MaineStream Finance 262 Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04402-1162 207-973-3500 www.mainestreamfinance.org Northern Maine Development Corporation P. O. Box 779 Caribou, Maine 04736 207-498-8736 www.nmdc.org Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership 87 Winthrop Street Augusta, Maine 04330 800-MEP-4MEG or 207-623-0680 www.mainemep.org Other Assistance
Microloans/Business Assistance Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments 125 Manley Road Auburn, Maine 04210 207-783-9186 www.avcog.org
University of Maine Food Science and Human Nutrition 5735 Hitchner Hall Orono, Maine 04469 207-581-1621 foodsciencehumannutrition.umaine.edu
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. 36 Water Street Wiscasset, Maine 04578-0268 207-882-7552 www.ceimaine.org
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Phone: 800-287-0274 (toll free in Maine) Text Message: 207-735-4145 TDD: 800-287-8957 (in Maine) E-mail: extension@maine.edu extension.umaine.edu
Community Concepts P. O. Box 278 South Paris, Maine 04281 207-743-7716 www.community-concepts.org
Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community 46 University Drive Augusta, Maine 04330-9410 800-442-2092 (Maine Only) or 207-621-3440 www.womenworkandcommunity.org
Eastern Maine Development Corporation 40 Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04401-5102 207-942-6389 www.emdc.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community & Business Programs 1423 Broadway, Suite 3 Bangor, Maine 04401 207-990-3676 www.rurdev.usda.gov/me
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University of Southern Maine Center for Entrepreneurship & Small Business 68 High Street Portland, Maine 04107 207-780-5919 www.usm.maine.edu/cesb Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 294 Crosby Brook Road P. O. Box 170 Unity, Maine 04988-0170 207-568-4142 Email: mofga@mofga.org www.mofga.org Venture Capital Maine Venture Capital Fund Small Enterprise Growth Fund Brunswick Business Center 18 Pleasant Street Brunswick, Maine 04011 207-373-9306 www.segfmaine.com
CEI Ventures, Inc. Two Portland Fish Pier, Suite 201 Portland, Maine 04101 207-772-5356 www.ceiventures.com Finance Authority of Maine 5 Community Drive Augusta, Maine 04330-0949 800-228-3734 or 207-623-3534 www.famemaine.com Commercial Finance Programs Finance Authority of Maine 207.620.3510 Business Innovation Maine Technology Institute 8 Venture Avenue Brunswick Landing Brunswick, Maine 04011 207-582-4790 www.mainetechnology.org
Maine Investment Exchange (MIX) 120 Exchange Street Portland, Maine 04112-7462 800-871-3485 www.maineco.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 ondemand 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.
“Surviving the FDA Inspection” with Cathe Morrill and Cynthia Fisher
“Investing in Plant and Equipment” with Prof. Scott Dunning
“Taking the Unknowns out of Food Testing” at Katahdin Analytical Services
“The Label Purchase: How to make informed decisions” at TrakTec
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! 84
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