by Sally Colby
Hayes Kelman is a fifth generation farmer whose family raises wheat, grain sorghum and soybeans on 8,000 acres in southwestern Kansas. While Kelman intends to continue farming, his creative idea will add value to farm products. [Read more…]
by Catie Joyce Bulay
Most beer lovers know Denver, CO is one of the country’s top spots for craft beer. The city is ranked third for most breweries in the United States, according to an analysis done by Datafiniti last year. The River North or RiNo, an up-and-coming arts district, is one of the hottest places within the city for craft beverages. So how does a brewery stand out in a sea of great beer? [Read more…]
by Stephen Wagner
The 2018 Eastern Winery Exposition, held for three days at the Lancaster County Pennsylvania Convention Center, brought an industry issue into view — migrant labor. [Read more…]
by Laura Rodley
Remember the television series The Lone Ranger? In 1989, the writers of Wine Spectator asked Randall Grahm, owner of Bonny Doon Vineyard in Santa Cruz, CA to appear on their cover dressed as the Rhône Ranger, as the champion of Rhône varieties of grapes in that region for his wine. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
When it comes to marketing a winery, brewery or distillery, there’s no single plan that works for all. A major portion of marketing is a mindset, and it’s up to you and your staff to create a memorable experience for guests. [Read more…]
A quick definition of ambience relates to the character or atmosphere of a place — the quality it seems to have. Ambience is one of five major factors identified with customer satisfaction as noted by Miguel Gomez, a Cornell University researcher, and mentioned by Penn State wine bloggers. [Read more…]
by Tamara Scully
No matter where you live, odds are likely that a handful of craft breweries have opened up nearby. The industry has undoubtable been growing over the past decade. But the growth seen in 2017, according to the Brewers Association (BA) economist Bart Watson, has changed. And the change is impacting all segments of the industry. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
Nearly everyone has concocted a product, served it to their friends and received praise that led them to believe they might be able to sell that product. [Read more…]
