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Along with the outdoor market, Birdhouse will have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, three outdoor firepits and a seating in a heated barn adjacent to Honeoye Creek.

The company also announced that Richard and Robert Sands would retire from their executive board positions and have non-executive roles on the company's board of directors.

Workers at the Starbucks kiosk in Eastview Mall approved the formation of a union despite what labor leaders say was a concerted effort by the coffee company to dissuade employees from organizing.

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On Sunday the Ingles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ingle Vineyard and the 45th anniversary of crafting award-winning wines at Heron Hill Winery.

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The Victor-based firm reported a second-quarter net loss before markets opened Thursday of $1.15 million, or $6.30 a share, compared to net income of $1.5 million, or a penny a share, during the same period last year.

The tasting room at the new site is expected to open in the summer of 2023. Until then, the Black Button Distilling location at 85 Railroad St. will remain open. 

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The beers will be selected by Genesee's brewing team based on styles they enjoy but don't often make in a large brewery. The first in the series, Imperial Stout, is in stores now.

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Fee Brothers relies on a network of distributors in the U.S. and importers across the globe to sell their 19 flavors of bitters, 51 flavors of cordial syrups, nine flavors of cocktail mixes and 17 coffee flavorings.

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The event features 40 retailers with a variety of product lines, from apparel and jewelry to home décor to confections.

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The sustainability trend is likely to continue, as younger Gen Z and Millennial consumers are more likely than older consumers to purchase plant-based and environmentally-friendly food options.

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The Rochester Business Journal talked to four manufacturers of favorite and emerging brands in the region to find out how automation helps them, their employees, and their customers.

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CyFlare, founded in 2018 by Joe Morin, experienced growth of 854 percent over the past three years and landed at No. 739 on the annual list. The firm is a managed security services provider.

The Roc Paper Straws product line is biodegradable, marine-safe and compostable. In addition to its standard product line, the business offers custom-branded straws with company logos. Wrappers can even be personalized. 

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Blake Farms, a Michigan-based hard cider manufacturer, is expanding its operations into New York, with a $9 million project in the works in Wolcott, Wayne County, that will add up to 69 new local jobs.  

Constellation Brands Inc. reported Thursday a first quarter profit and a year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales, driven by growth in its beer business, especially its Modelo Especial brand.