The Portland Regional Chamber has partnered with UMaine for a 3-part series exploring innovation in Maine’s food systems.
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. Presented by the University of Maine’s Portland Gateway and Office of Innovation and Economic Development with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, this series brings together UMaine experts and Maine food businesses for lively discussions around a topic everyone can relate to: food. So, grab your lunch and join us virtually from 12-1 p.m.
Workshop 3 Topic: Good Food
Consumers are increasingly interested in food that makes them feel good, not just food that tastes good, and the same is true for those who own and work in food businesses. Exploring socially responsible business practices in Maine’s food industry and what the research tells us about these trends.
Takeaways:
- Major areas any business can start within a quest to develop more socially responsible practices
- What really matters to consumers? How do I figure out what matters to my consumers?
- What resources are available in Maine to help businesses explore new practices?