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Two Michigan Coffee Powerhouses Merge in Bold Move

Mar

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Two Michigan Coffee Powerhouses Merge in Bold Move

Get ready to sip on this: Michigan’s coffee scene just got a whole lot more intertwined. Schuil Coffee Company, based in Grand Rapids, has acquired Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co., the Glen Arbor staple since 1993. The deal unites two icons of specialty coffee, blending their shared heritage with a fresh vision for growth. While financial terms remain private, the move signals a rare alignment in a fragmented industry. Schuil’s owner, Tim Volkema, called it “uncommon” to find a partner with such geographic and cultural overlap. That’s why, despite industry headwinds, the deal made sense. Leelanau’s roots run deep in Northern…

Michigan’s Cold-Hardy Grapes Are Rewriting the Map of Wine

Feb

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Michigan’s Cold-Hardy Grapes Are Rewriting the Map of Wine

Real talk: The Upper Peninsula isn’t just a place for winter sports—it’s becoming a wine region. As climate extremes push viticulture to the edges of the map, Michigan’s northernmost vineyards are proving that cold-hardy grapes can turn frostbitten soil into something extraordinary. Near Escanaba, wineries like Northern Sun are crafting wines that defy expectations, blending resilience with artistry in a climate where traditional grapes would freeze mid-bloom. This isn’t just about survival—it’s about redefining what wine can be. The secret lies in grape varieties bred for extremes. Researchers at the University of Minnesota developed these cold-hardy strains to thrive where…

Two Michigan Coffee Brands Unite in a Strategic Acquisition

Feb

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Two Michigan Coffee Brands Unite in a Strategic Acquisition

The coffee world just got a little smaller. Schuil Coffee Company, based in Grand Rapids, has acquired Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co., a Northern Michigan staple since 1993, merging two iconic brands with decades of expertise. The deal, announced in February 2026, brings together Schuil’s 30-year heritage and Leelanau’s roots in Glen Arbor, near the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It’s a rare move in an industry often resistant to consolidation, but the partnership feels inevitable. Both brands share a mission: to deliver exceptional coffee without pretension. Leelanau’s Glen Arbor café has long been a pilgrimage site for locals and tourists alike, offering…