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State investigates Hannaford’s 2-month delay in reporting razor blades in pizza dough
The company blames a technical glitch for not reporting suspected tampering at its Sanford supermarket in August, but a state agriculture official says the agency should have been notified immediately.
Maine Grains takes innovative leap to expand in downtown Skowhegan
The goal is to provide housing, a space for the farmers market in the winter and to invite entrepreneurs to try out their businesses in a new building adjacent to the gristmill.
Hannaford failed consumers in tampering case, says food safety lawyer
An attorney who advises food-related businesses says the grocer put customers at risk and delayed the suspect’s arrest by not reporting the first case of adulterated pizza dough.
Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic
Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many
The state’s recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.
Subway sandwich chain’s bread isn’t bread, Irish court says
Bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread, the nation’s highest court finds in a tax case.
Lowe’s offers small businesses the ‘Shark Tank’ treatment
Lowe’s is putting an emphasis on businesses run by the disabled, people of color and people in the LGBT community.
Portland Fish Exchange looks to shore up its future with aquaculture
A waterfront institution partners with an oyster grower to diversify its operation and offer support to the growing aquaculture industry.
Lobster industry cheers trade deal that would lift EU tariffs
Maine lobster dealers predict an immediate boost in European sales, which will grow when air travel and restaurants bounce back from the pandemic.