
S5 Ep.28 - Mark Rieth, President & CEO, Velvet Peanut Butter
About this episode
From Velvet Peanut Butter to Craft Beer: Mark Rieth revives a Detroit icon and once again blends legacy with innovation.
Best known for growing Atwater Brewery into one of Michigan’s top craft breweries, entrepreneur Mark Rieth’s latest venture is reviving the beloved 90-year-old Detroit brand, Velvet Peanut Butter. In this episode Mark shares how to find your target markets, working with local communities, working with various partners and more. Mark also purchased Lansing Brewing Company in Spring of 2024. From craft beer to classic spreads, Rieth continues to make his mark reinvigorating Detroit’s storied brands.
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Michigan Opportunity publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Michigan Opportunity

S6 Ep.34 - Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber
The Michigan Opportunity

S6 Ep.33 - Eric Lupher, President, Citizens Research Council of Michigan
The Michigan Opportunity

S6 Ep.32 - Dr. Andrew Barnard, Vice President for Research, Michigan Technologic...
The Michigan Opportunity

S6 Ep.31 - Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren, Michiganders for Civic Resilien...
The Michigan Opportunity