“Food For Thought” Virtual Lunch Series – Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Portland Regional Chamber has partnered with the University of Maine for a 3-part series exploring innovation in Maine’s food systems.
Workshop 2 – Rethinking Food Waste as Fuel for Growth
Wednesday, June 8 from 12PM – 1PM
Click here to register
Innovation. Waste. Perception. These are universal considerations for any business, and in this three-part series, we’ll examine them through the lens of Maine’s food system. Learn from companies who are embracing innovation and waste reduction, and UMaine researchers with expertise in behavioral decision making who can help you understand how and why consumers make the choices they do.
PANELISTS
- Ben Conniff, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Luke’s Lobster
- Zoe Malia, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator at Allagash
- Natalie Varrallo, Food Programs Director at Preble Street
MODERATOR
- Susanne Lee, Faculty Fellow at the University of Maine Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions