Farmers Market Anyone?

They are all over Wilmington. Many people consider them the hub for local businesses to grow and connect with their consumers. Can you guess what they are?

Farmers Markets!

Farmers Markets date back to 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since, then these pop-up market have provided communities with fresh, local produce, baked good, and arts and crafts. Farmers Markets gives consumers the chance to meet with their local farmers and business owners to not only facilitate community relations, but also help build their local economy.

Since its humble beginnings, it is estimated that there are nearly 8,000 Farmers Markets in the United States. Here in Wilmington, there are many different Farmers Market that popup around town throughout the week. In fact, it was at local Farmers Markets that Panacea Brewing Company was able to branch out and bring their unique product to light. Now, nearly three year later, we have an expanding taproom and a growing staff.

But that doesn’t mean that we’ve forgotten our roots. You can still catch the booch bus at your local Farmers Markets. Check out the Markets below to get your favorite Panacea kombucha the old-fashioned way, and you never know what else you might find.

Riverfront Farmers Market:

Dock Street, between Front and 2nd

Saturdays, March 23rd-November 24th.

8am to 1pm

Tidal Creek Farmers Market:

5329 Oleander Dr., Wilmington NC 28403

Saturdays, Jan. 5, 2019-Dec. 28, 2019

8am-1pm.

Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market:

Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds (adjacent to Town Hall). 

Mondays, May 13, 2019 - September 30, 2019

8am - 1pm

Poplar Grove Farmers Market:

10200 US Highway 17 N., Wilmington, NC 28411

Wednesdays, April 17, 2019-September 25, 2019

8am-1pm

So, come out and meet your neighbors at one of the many Farmer’s Markets here in Wilmington. National Farmers Market Week is August 4-10, 2019, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait before going to your Farmers Markets. Show your love to local farmers and business owners TODAY! Before you head out, be sure to grab your reusable growlers and bags.

We’ll see you at the Market.

Now Hiring Kombucha Ninjas

Panacea is growing again and we’re looking to hire multiple positions this spring and summer, some immediately. If you are hard working, flexible, and prioritize customer service above all else, please consider applying. We are a young, but quickly growing and tight knit family owned business.

Now taking applications at our taproom for the following positions:

• FOH working night manager

• Bartenders

• Farmer’s Market Attendants

• Sales and Delivery

• Brewer’s Assistant

Please bring your resume, photo ID and completed application to our taproom Tuesday- Sunday between 10AM and 9PM. Click the 4 way arrow on the upper right of the application below to download and print.

Kombucha on Kampus

With a new semester in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush. But don’t let that stop you from getting your kombucha. Rich with probiotics and antioxidants, kombucha is a great way for students and teachers to promote their health and well-being all while enjoying a delicious beverage.

You can even find Panacea Craft Kombucha on the UNCW campus, providing students with easy access to the all the ’bucha benefits.

UNCW students, teachers, staff, and visitors can enjoy their favorite Panacea flavors on campus. The P.O.D (Provision on Demand), located in the Fisher Student Union Building, offers Panacea Craft Kombucha on tap Monday-Friday from 7am-10pm. Panacea is also available at Seahawk Crossing, open from Monday-Friday from 6:30am-9pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9am-9pm.

Bring your own refillable container or grab one when you fill up. Single use cups are also available.

So, whether you need an early morning pick-me-up or need some energy to get through a late-night study session, UNCW has all your kombucha needs covered.

Around Town

It’s Monday again, which means that the Panacea Taproom is closed.

But don’t let that get you down! There are still plenty of places to get your kombucha fix- one such place being the Tidal Creek Co-op. This local, consumer-owned market and café offers Wilmington a way to support local businesses while helping the environment along the way.

Opened in 1982, Tidal Creek provides a local, healthy, and affordable shopping experience to all. The Co-op also works in educating the community on ways of sustaining a healthy environment and making informed choices regarding their well-being. Be sure to check out their new jar swap station in the bulk section. Tidal Creek also hosts The Wilmington Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm. This is just one way that the Co-op shows their commitment to the community and environment.

Tidal Creek Co-op is open daily from 8am-9pm at 5329 Oleander Drive, so grab your Panacea growler to refill at the deli and help support this local business all while enjoying you favorite, locally brewed ‘bucha!

2019 Price Increase

We’ve been working diligently to review our costs and increase our productivity to avoid pricing changes for the last two years, but the truth is we should have raised prices a long time ago. We’ve found that selling more kombucha at the same price just isn’t enough to cover inflation and the increased overhead we’ve incurred with our growth. We can no longer continue to organically grow our business just by working harder.

Rent, insurance, payroll, utilities, raw materials, equipment…every cost associated with running our business has skyrocketed as we’ve grown, and the increase goes beyond what we can absorb.

We won’t compromise quality or community.

Sure, there are ways to cut costs. Buy tea that’s not organic. Pay your employees less. Stop supporting local farmers by purchasing their produce for flavoring. Streamline our offerings to just a few flavors. Limit hours of operation. Augment the brewing process to speed it up. But that’s not how we do things.

Beginning January 1st, 2019, prices will increase on the majority of our products because it is important to us to be able to continue to offer the quality, availability, and service our customers deserve. While price increases are rarely welcomed by the producer or the consumer, we are thankful to still be able to offer our craft kombucha at a price below both the national and state average even with the increase. We’re thankful for your continued patronage and appreciate your loyal support as we keep working hard to expand our grassroots family business.

2019 Pricing

New Pint fill plus mini growler $7, Refill Pint $4

New Liter fill plus liter growler $11.50, Refill Liter $7.50

New Growler fill plus 64 oz growler $19, Refill Growler $14

Retro Wednesdays Special Every Week in 2019 $16 New 64oz Growlers, $11 for 64 oz Growler Refill

 With your support, our business will continue to grow in 2019. Thank you!