Over the last year:

• There was 1% job growth across all Maine sectors, as of August 2024 (compared to August 2023)
• In 2023, job growth in the Maine food sector was 3% (included 1,731 companies)
  • 1 in 11 (9%) of all Maine food companies participate in FocusMaine programs

Job growth driven by FocusMaine was

• 6% in Maine food companies participating in FocusMaine programs (through May 2024)
• Or 1 in 6 new jobs in Maine’s food sector were in companies participating in FocusMaine programs