Maine Food Producers

"Financing Growth" Meet & Greet in Bangor a successful event!

Over 40 food and beverage producers, associate members and service providers converged on Penquis/MaineStream Finance April 26th in Bangor for MFPA's second Meet & Greet of the year. Roxanne Jobe of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Jayne Giles of MaineStream Finance and Bill Card of the Small Business Administration offered insights and suggestions for the businesses in the audience.  As always, food and beverage producers provided a wonderful product sampling. 

Hugh Stevens of the University of Maine Knowledge Transfer Alliance and John Holden of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group were also in attendance to discuss free business development opportunities for MFPA members at any stage of business development. 

Don't miss our next Meet & Greet event! Check this website for further updates.

 "Market Ready" Initiative Receives Funding

MFPA will begin planning two tracks of its "Market Ready" program with the help of a $44,500 Cluster Initiative Program planning grant from the Maine Technology Institute. In partnership with Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the Maine Grocers Association, MFPA will prepare the "Food Safety and Quality" and "Manufacturing Operations and Scaling Up" program tracks for food and beverage manufacturers to meet the demands of larger retail, wholesale and distributor customers. 

"This is a fantastic opportunity for Maine's food producers to learn about and prepare their businesses for the food safety standards and that customers require", said Mike Cote, Chair of the MFPA Board of Directors. "The Manufacturing Operations tracks will shed light on the best and most efficient practices for food and beverage manufacturers. The Alliance is working to make these tracks affordable and accessible to small business owners, with the goal of increasing their market reach."

The Maine Technology Institute is an industry-led, publicly funded nonprofit corporation that offers early-stage capital and commercialization assistance in the form of competitive grants, loans and equity investment for the research, development and application of technologies that create new products, processes and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine.

For more information about the Market Ready program, please see our website or contact us.

The Maine Food Business is Flourishing

There are new opportunities for Maine food entrepreneurs, manufacturers and producers. The Maine Food Producers Alliance, along with its industry support organizations, is taking the initiative in building the excitement surrounding Maine food and beverages products. As interest in food origins grow and attention to the nationally-recognized Maine food culture builds, we’re helping open doors to emergent regional, national, and international markets.

• A Voice for Maine Food Producers – communicating the marketability of Maine-branded food and strengthening the impact of its producers in the national arena.

• An Essential Business Partner – providing resources and expertise that grow your business, reduce costs, and increase the bottom line.

• A Link to the Marketplace – direct access to decision makers, marketing opportunities and unique distribution channels.

"The Maine Food Producers Alliance helps businesses work better, grow smarter, and realize their greatest aspirations."   Mike Cote, President, Look's Gourmet Food Co.,Inc.

Set a Course for Your Business

Whether your next step is becoming market-ready or creating an international brand, The Maine Food Producers Alliance is helping food producers set a course for their business. Have a voice in Maine’s leading food business network and community – start by becoming a member.

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Maine food producers are enjoying the benefits of MFPA membership.