Hannaford started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine, way back in 1883, so we know a thing or two about quality. We're still connected to those early roots as a local market, and actively seek out farmers and producers to join our Local program, which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business.

We consist of a team of more than 25,000 associates committed to delivering a great supermarket-shopping experience at our more than 175 stores in the northeastern United States, including in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.

Hannaford is a major supporter of community organizations and local non-profits across the market area. We focus on fighting hunger; supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. In partnership with customers, the Hannaford Helps Schools program has provided more than $400,000 annually to camps, K-12 education and extracurricular activities at the local school level.

In 2009, Hannaford opened a new supermarket in Augusta, Maine, that was the first to achieve LEED-Platinum Green Rating. Hannaford also became the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. In 2013, the Turner, Maine Hannaford store was awarded the "Best of the Best Award" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Partnership. The typical Hannaford store diverts 80% of its waste from going to the landfill through recycling, composting, bio-digestion, rendering, and other waste-reduction practices. In 2014, composting volume increased 130%.