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For some food businesses, the pandemic created new customers

Read Article Joe Fournier of A&C Grocery makes an Italian sandwich. His transition from selling groceries to more sandwiches was a good fit for the pandemic. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer A year ago, the Rosemont Markets scattered throughout Portland and its suburbs were reopening, and the staff was trying to figure out how to set up online ordering, curbside pickup and home delivery for people wary of shopping during a global pandemic. It was the beginning, says John Naylor, co-founder of the business, of “a real wild ride.” But today, Naylor can look back on the past year and breathe a sigh of relief. Not only did his markets survive the coronavirus, they thrived. The last three fiscal quarters, he said, have been the markets’ best three quarters ever.

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National seafood intel to offer competitive advantage for Maine businesses

By Staff Data on national seafood sales is expected to give Maine’s aquaculture and seafood businesses a competitive edge by helping them identify the best prospects for market expansion. Coastal Enterprises Inc. has acquired competitive national seafood industry sales information as part of its Maine Seafood Marketing Initiative, a pilot effort to establish a state seafood marketing association promoting all of Maine’s seafood products, according to a news release. The nonprofit is sharing the data with Maine’s aquaculture and seafood industries. “This intel gives Maine companies a competitive advantage over out-of-state producers and distributers,” Nick Branchina, director of CEI’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Program and principal of the Maine Seafood Marketing Initiative, said in the release.

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Seven South Portland businesses recognized

Seven South Portland businesses recognized The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards emphasized work through the pandemic. Share The South Portland Food Cupboard received the Impact Award on Feb. 11 from the South Portland Economic Development Committee. The award is for a business or organization that had a significant impact on improving or stabilizing economic conditions in the city despite the pandemic. Courtesy photo Tess Parks SOUTH PORTLAND The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards ceremony took place on Feb. 11, recognizing local businesses and organizations for their struggles and triumphs through the pandemic. This year’s winners, nominated by community members through the South Portland Economic Development Committee, are Scratch Baking Co., 158 Picket Street Cafe, Sopo Catering, SoPo Seafood, ReVision Energy, Legion Square Market and South Portland Food Cupboard.

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South Portland names COVID-era economic development award winners

By Staff Seven South Portland businesses will be honored virtually at the city s 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards next week, with the emphasis this year on facing down the pandemic. We recognize the struggles that our business community has faced, and our awards are unique this year in honoring their creativity, perseverance and resilience in navigating the many difficulties of 2020, the city s economic development committee said in a news release announcing the winners. The ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, via Zoom. This year s winners are: COVID Pivot Pioneer – Scratch Baking Co., 416 Preble St. The award recognizes a business that adapted quickly to come up with new ways to operate and do it safely.

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