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SpartanNash sees uptick in distribution and retail sales for 2020; expects a dip in 2021
BYRON CENTER — The latest earnings report from SpartanNash Co. reflects a surge in demand for food distribution and retail throughout 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services announces grants for young, beginner and small farmers
For the fourth year, one of Michigan’s largest agriculture lenders is committing grant dollars to fund educational opportunities for the industry’s next generation.
Pop-up concepts, staffing challenges, uncertain demand fill chefs’ outlook
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed restaurants to adapt and innovate in order to survive. As the architects of the restaurant industry, chefs across West Michigan have tested various experiments to stay afloat during the pandemic and beyond.
GRNoir Wine and Jazz bar launches as indoor dining ban lifts with restrictions
GRAND RAPIDS — GRNoir Wine and Jazz owners Shatawn and Nadia Brigham welcomed the first dine-in customers to their new Grand Rapids club Monday after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Standard opening recreational-only cannabis dispensary in Sand Lake
SAND LAKE — The first cannabis dispensary in Sand Lake is opening Friday to sell exclusively recreational cannabis.
Founders announces sponsorship with NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers
With a relatively strong foothold already in the Philadelphia market, Grand Rapids-based Founders Brewing Co. recently announced that it has become an official sponsor for NBA team the Philadelphia 76ers.
Trade policy, labor availability among key agriculture issues in 2021
As an industry that bounced back relatively quickly after the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture in Michigan and across the U.S. faces key issues that will shape its fate in 2021, experts say.
Stoney Ridge Vineyards & Winery ‘weathering’ a pandemic opening
SPARTA TOWNSHIP — Stoney Ridge Winery LLC officially opened in June 2020 after a few soft opening events at the start of the pandemic.
Gage continues retail cannabis growth in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Gage Cannabis Co. plans to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Grand Rapids later this week, marking its sixth retail store in Michigan.
Despite wide bipartisan support, Whitmer vetoes legislation to ease restrictions on distilleries
Legislation designed to put Michigan’s distillers on a more even footing with cider, beer and wine producers died on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk this week.