Veteran Maine Food Producers Share Lessons Learned

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Maine Food Producers Share Lessons Learned

Growing Consumer Demand for Food Transparency Extends to Restaurants

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Maine Food Producers Share Lessons Learned

I recently attended the "Maine Food For Thought" Forum, sponsored by the Maine Food Producers Alliance, and gleaned a number of very helpful tidbits that will be useful for food marketers. One of the most interesting segments of the Forum was a panel discussion where a variety of company founders shared key lessons they have learned over the years.

Read more for tips and suggestions from the founders of Stonewall Kitchens and other Maine food companies...

Growing Consumer Demand for Food "Transparency"

Knowing where one's food comes from is a phenomenon known as transparency. And although this need-to-know reflects a refreshing consumer awareness, there's more to the story. The demand to understand the sourcing and nutritional value of foodstuffs has reached all the way into the restaurant world.

Check out this article on FastCasual.com about how the "buy local" trend has affected restaurants and menu development.

Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C.

We're looking forward to the Summer Fancy Food show (july 10-12) which has moved to Washington D.C. while the Javits center is being renovated.

Call 978-468-6123 or email now to arrange a meeting at the show.

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IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

June 11-14, New Orleans Morial Convention

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Summer Fancy Food Show

July 10-12, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Natural Products Expo East

September 21-24, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore

Nancy Peterson
President, Emerging Brands Marketing

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Emerging Brands Marketing helps food and seafood companies grow revenue through highly successful product launches and product line revitalization. We also help our clients with a range of consumer marketing services, including consumer testing & market research, channel development, and Ecommerce/Web marketing.