Bruce Sargent, a Presque Isle native and owner of Falcon Transportation, LLC, a commercial and freight carrier business, had an idea that would evolve into the formation of the Taste of Maine Potato Chip Company. The idea was refreshingly simple: if some of the country’s best potatoes are already being grown in Aroostook County, why… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Food industry
Farmington Food Co-op – Farmington
Amber Stone helped lead the transition of the Farmington Food Co-op when the longtime natural foods store was put up for sale, helping preserve a business that has served the downtown Farmington community since 1973. A Farmington native, Amber returned to the area in her late 20s and now serves as the co-op’s interim general… Read more »
Fishnet Cafe – Bailey Island
For Ashley and Ray DeSilva, opening a restaurant was never a given. Ashley, an experienced chef, often joked that her number one rule was never to own the restaurant. But when a small cafe on Bailey Island became available, the opportunity felt too right to pass up. They had found the perfect size, the perfect… Read more »
China Lake Provisions – China
Mike Brown envisioned creating a welcoming space where the community could find high-quality, locally sourced food. That vision became China Lake Provisions, a deli, pizza, and sub shop offering a variety of healthy foods and local goods. When Mike and his team first set out to open their business, they faced a major hurdle: securing… Read more »
King Eider’s Pub – Damariscotta
Scott McArdle & Damon Waltz have been close friends and co-workers in the food industry for years. They’ve been building up experience in different positions at a variety of locations, but have been long-time employees at King Eider’s Pub in Damariscotta. They truly knew the restaurant industry inside & out, co-managing & growing together –… Read more »
The Osprey – Georgetown
The pandemic created an opportunity for Sarah (Armstrong) Kecskemethy, Zoli Kecskemethy, Tessa Boepple, and Dylan Boepple to come together to form the Four Cuckoo Birds, Inc. These two couples, who share vast experience in the food industry and a passion for food & community, were eager to get their dream business going and use their… Read more »