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Maine Needham Company

Maine Needham Company

The reason that the Maine Needham has been an iconic Maine tradition for so many years is, well, it’s delicious! Utilizing previous owner Linda Lenberg’s tried-and-true recipe, current Maine Needham Company owners Gerard and Malaika Picard have carefully crafted this Maine staple since 2019. Gerard acts as the confectioner, mixing the potato and coconut filling, covering the filling with a gourmet blend of dark chocolate, and packing the Needhams for sale, while Malaika does the marketing for their treats.


Beginning in Lenberg’s small kitchen in Norway, ME, and growing into the Picards’ basement commercial kitchen, the company continued to expand even further. Today, all Maine Needham Company operations take place in a larger kitchen in Saco, ME, to keep up with demand from dedicated customers and first-time-Needham-triers! You can find unique flavors of this moving treat, savor the traditional flavor, or try a potato-free version of the candy at www.maineneedhams.com. See what the Maine Needham Company is up to on Instagram or Facebook!

Where to Buy

Find products from Maine Needham Company:

  • Online at maineneedhams.com

  • At Hannaford Supermarkets in Southern and Central Maine

  • At Market Basket stores in Maine and New Hampshire bordering southwestern Maine

  • At Reny's Department Stores

  • At Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops

  • At various gift and convenience stores throughout Southern and Central Maine

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