Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Auburn frozen seafood meal company catches national spotlight
Scott & Jon’s is one of the fastest-growing brands in its category, according to Instacart.
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Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027
The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.
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Report says Hannaford grocery prices are higher in low-income Maine communities
Customers, and organizers of a campaign against the company, have pointed out discrepancies across the state. Hannaford says the demographics of a community do not affect pricing.
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In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
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Preparing home-cooked meals can be expensive. Here are some ways to save.
Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.
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Hannaford faces backlash over eggs, food prices
Protesters are angry the grocery chain delayed its promise to sell only cage-free eggs. Meanwhile, signs asking ‘What happened to Hannaford?’ have popped up around Greater Portland.
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Kingfield grocery store reopens with lower prices, greater variety
After a 10-day closure for remodeling, Mainely Provisions reopened Thursday morning as an independent Hannaford affiliate.
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How Mainers are cutting costs as prices rise
People are clipping coupons, thrifting and buying store-brand items to tighten their budgets as groceries, apparel and transportation have become more expensive.