Lee grew up mostly on the family farm where we live and work today. In college at the University of Maine he earned a bachelor’s degree in agri-business and resource economics and a master’s degree in business administration where his graduate project was done on the potential of a maple syrup operation located on the… Read more »

Timberwolves BBQ Located in the rolling hills of Mars Hill Maine is a restaurant. Timberwolves decided it needed to pivot in the beginning of the pandemic. So we decided to put our hearts on the line an go to work designing a line of BBQ sauces which are available for sale in Hannaford’s throughout Northern… Read more »

Our roots run deep, not only in the land of Maine, but in the food systems, culture, and economy. West Maquoit Vinegar Works combines ancient traditions with modern technology. It is a practice of patience. A work of art & science. The foundation of all our vinegars is Maine. Taking inspiration from what surrounds us,… Read more »

Swan’s Honey is located in the beautiful farmland of Albion, Maine, owned and operated by Lincoln and Karen Sennett. This 250-acre farm has been in the Sennett’s family since the early 1800’s. After living in Louisiana, Alaska, Pennsylvania and California, working as a chemical engineer and bank employee respectively, Lincoln and Karen returned to Maine… Read more »

The creator of Zen Bear’s Honey Tea is a certified Acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. His explorations of the qualities of herbs, and their effect on the body and mind led him to create a group of golden taste treats that bring delight as well as the benefits of honey and selected blends of… Read more »

Created from a lifelong love of the ocean and a deep pride of our state, Slack Tide Sea Salt is run by myself Lauren Mendoza and my aunt Cathy Martin, along with our families. I was born and raised on the coast of Maine. The deep and cold ocean waters of this state have always… Read more »

Catherine Wiersema started Chocolats Passion in 2014 in her Belmont, MA kitchen.  After a move to Portland,  Chocolats Passion moved into 189 Brackett Street, which housed their chocolate creation space and boutique for 5 years. In December 2023, the six member team moved into a much larger space at 175 Spring Street. Catherine’s passion for… Read more »

Premier crafters of Maine’s iconic potato candy since 2019 Needhams are a uniquely Maine candy first created in the early 1870’s. Traditionally, they have a coconut and potato filling and are covered in dark chocolate. We cherish this 150-year-old tradition and are proud to make it our mission to preserve, revitalize and expand it for… Read more »

Black Ink Coffee is a veteran owned and operated, subscription service and specialty quality coffee business. With the goal of fueling our customers dreams in life, we make it our mission to motivate and serve you. Every coffee bag that we offer features a simple word across the top, “Begin”. This bold statement is what… Read more »

I’ve Been Making Maine Sea Salt for over 20 Years. We wanted to start a Maine business, and make something. One day I was in a health food store, and spotted some sea salt on the shelf. I was unemployed, Sharon and I talked about making something to sell at farmers markets. I couldn’t see… Read more »