Wyman’s blueberries: A cross- border legacy of family and community

Wyman’s, a Maine family-owned company with more than 150 years of wild blueberry and frozen fruit expertise, is recognized for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and responsible land stewardship – including protecting pollinator habitats to ensure that the iconic wild blueberry crop remains viable for generations to come.

Wyman’s also has facilities, employees, and partner growers in Canada to stabilize their production. Their cross-border operations and supply chain are a necessity for the wild blueberry industry.

Partnership with Canada strengthens Maine’s rural economy, helps to stabilize production, supports year-round and continued job growth, and expands export capacity that keeps Wyman’s competitive in global markets.

Canada–Maine partnership expands U.S. seaweed industry

A new Canada–U.S. partnership is tapping into the multi-billion-dollar seaweed industry, boosting economic growth on both sides of the border. Biddeford-based Ocean’s Balance has joined forces with New Brunswick’s Aqua Veggies LTD to dry and mill farmed kelp on an industrial scale, expanding production and product offerings.

This collaboration strengthens North America’s sustainable aquaculture sector while upholding a shared commitment to responsible ocean stewardship. This is one way that Canadian and American business partnership supports local jobs and builds regional expertise.

Maine exports $1.3 billion in goods to Canada annually
Maine exports to Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 30%
• Energy: 19%
• Equipment & machinery: 6%
• Forest products: 24%
• Transportation: 11%
• Other: 10%

Top Maine goods exports to Canada

• Fish & crustaceans: $299 million
• Natural gas & other gases: $219 million
• Wood & semi-finished wood products: $132 million
• Paper & paperboard: $126 million
• Aircraft & parts: $80 million
• Wood pulp: $31 million
• Electricity: $25 million
• Vegetables: $25 million
• Optical, medical & precision instruments: $19 million
• Softwood lumber: $19 million

Maine exports $311 million in services to Canada annually
Top Maine services exports to Canada

• Transport: $110 million
• Travel (including for education): $91 million
• Business services: $38 million
• Financial services: $29 million
• Charges for the use of intellectual property: $21 million

Maine imports $4.1 billion in goods from Canada annually
Maine imports from Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 10%
• Chemicals: 3%
• Energy: 59%
• Equipment & machinery: 4%
• Forest products: 15%
• Other: 9%

Top Maine goods imports from Canada

• Fuel oil: $2.0 billion
• Wood pulp: $286 million
• Electricity: $263 million
• Fish & crustaceans: $216 million
• Softwood lumber: $148 million
• Natural gas & other gases: $99 million
• Paper & paperboard: $85 million
• Wood & semi-finished wood products: $85 million
• Inorganic chemicals: $72 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $67 million