I shopped at Hannaford, the largest supermarket chain in Maine, and I wish it would come to every state

A podium in front of the store advertised the store’s “Farm Stand” fruits and vegetables, which are all grown by local Maine producers.

The prices appeared pretty on par with what I pay for produce in New York, though the quality looked much better.

While the produce selection at my local grocery store in Brooklyn often looks drab and a little out-of-date, this produce selection was bursting with color and variety.

From practically every kind of apple to organic lemons and mangoes, I was impressed by the selection.

The store highlighted several local products, such as English muffins and granola, and used signs and labels on the price tags.

The prices for all of these products were pretty on par with what I typically pay at my local grocery store.

The cheeses were placed alongside gourmet crackers, wine, and jams to make crafting a charcuterie board easy.

Labeled in the case as the chain’s “time savers,” there was everything from pasta dishes to chicken pot pies and curry dishes that could feed a whole family.

I was particularly drawn to a tray of chicken piccata, which looked very fresh and only cost $9.99.

This was a slight letdown, and I wished there had been more options for hot prepared foods like I often pick up from Whole Foods for a quick and easy dinner.

There was a large variety of sandwiches, from chicken salad sandwiches to Nashville hot chicken wraps.

This made it super easy to get what you needed from the deli without having to wait in line. However, when I went at around midday on a Tuesday, the store was pretty empty anyway.

I’m a huge fan of grabbing sushi rolls from my local grocery store for an easy and healthy dinner, but the selection at Hannaford was much better than what I’m used to.

It ranged from crunchy California rolls to sashimi sushi combos and mango-topped spicy shrimp rolls. The prices were also pretty reasonable, ranging from $5.99 for a vegan roll to $17.99 for a family pack.

I was surprised by the variety of choices, from marbled steak cuts to sausages and marinated steak tips. The seafood counter was also impressive, offering everything from fresh Atlantic salmon to seasoned cod fillets.

I couldn’t believe the selection of different hot dog brands.

There was a lot of variety in the wines chosen, both in terms of flavor profiles and price range.

The cheapest “Hannaford selects” wine was an $8.99 bottle of Artie sauvignon blanc, while the most expensive on this particular day was a $17.99 bottle of Decoy chardonnay.

As a self-proclaimed freezer aficionado, I was impressed by the selection of frozen foods.

However, it was pretty standard for any large grocery store and didn’t compete with Trader Joe’s more unique frozen foods.

The store had multiple aisles of health and wellness products in addition to an actual pharmacy where customers could order and pick up prescriptions.

Overall, I could see why Hannaford has grown to become the largest supermarket chain in Maine and has expanded to multiple states since it was founded over 100 years ago.

The biggest things that stuck out to me at Hannaford were the store’s incredible selections of fresh meat and fish, the sushi bar, and the emphasis on local produce and products.

I think there’s an opportunity for Hannaford Supermarkets to expand to even more states — and I, for one, am eager for a New York City location to one day open.