MaineBusiness.com

Portland, ME – The Maine Grocers Association (MGA) recently named Waite Maclin, founder of specialty food company Pastor Chuck Orchards, “Food Producer of the Year.” This award honors food manufacturers who have generated relationships with retailers to strengthen opportunities of Maine food products to be sold through Maine grocery stores.

Maclin’s passionate involvement with the Maine Food Producers Alliance was also a contributing factor in his being chosen. This award marks yet another achievement in what’s been a milestone year for Pastor Chuck Orchards. Already this year, the company:

• Introduced an all-natural apple salsa and a sugar-free applesauce, both of which became instant hits among health conscious consumers and people who simply appreciate and enjoy quality food
• Earned certification for being gluten free across the board
• Began selling its apple products in Whole Food Markets throughout the North Atlantic, Hannaford Grocery stores, and dozens of other retailers
• Enjoyed wide spread regional and national media coverage

Pastor Chuck Orchards is a specialty food company committed to producing innovative, fruit-based products that are healthy for body, mind, and soul.

Headquartered in Portland, Maine, this privately held company currently markets organic Applesauce, organic Apple Butter, and all natural Apple Salsa in more than 100 stores throughout Maine and New England (and other parts of the country).

The Maine Grocers Association was started in 1935 and has continued to this day, representing people in the food industry in a number of ways. The purpose of the MGA is to assist its members in providing grocery services and product.
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