Local Ingredients, Sustainable Practices, and Community-Driven Growth

Bløm Meadworks is doing something unique, crafting session meads and hard ciders using only local ingredients. Based in Ann Arbor, the company brings together sustainability, small-batch production, and a deep connection to the local economy.

“All our raw material is sourced from here in Michigan, which is a fun challenge for production,” says the team. But the commitment goes beyond just ingredients—it's a business model rooted in reuse, collaboration, and community.

Sustainability in Every Sip

For Bløm Meadworks, sustainability is a core part of how they operate. From sourcing to packaging, every step is considered with environmental responsibility in mind.

All honey arrives in 55-gallon drums, which are reused to minimize waste. Production chemicals are delivered in reusable containers, which are either returned to the manufacturer or responsibly recycled. These practices reduce single-use packaging and help close the loop on materials, something that’s especially important in a production-heavy industry like beverage manufacturing.

“It’s really important for businesses to be sustainable, for a lot of reasons,” they note. And at Bløm, that means weaving sustainability into the fabric of their day-to-day work.

Thriving in Ann Arbor’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Being based in Ann Arbor has brought more than just great customers. “We have a really curious customer base, which is awesome,” they say. But more than that, Ann Arbor has created a network of support for local entrepreneurs.

Programs like Ann Arbor SPARK and the city’s Green Business Challenge offer resources, connections, and momentum for small businesses like Bløm. “Having other entrepreneurial-focused individuals in the community helps us build businesses that can spread the word for each other, and work together to build our economy, that is Ann Arbor, Michigan.”

Bløm Meadworks proves that sustainable business can be as refreshing as the drinks they serve, rooted in place, powered by people, and always evolving with purpose.

Interested in learning more about Bløm’s sustainable approach? Visit their website today. For businesses looking to follow their lead and join the Green Business Challenge, click here to sign up today!