A Seat at the Table

Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing.

September 07, 2023 Capital Region Family Business Center Episode 16
Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing.
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A Seat at the Table
Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing.
Sep 07, 2023 Episode 16
Capital Region Family Business Center

Alan Turanski grew up in the beekeeping world and started to keep his own hive by age 10. His father Dick Turanski started a honey and beekeeping accessory company in the 1970’s after trying some poison oak honey at a friend's house. Soon Glory Bee honey was being sold in large quantities to natural food stores and bakeries for use in healthy breads. 

Alan took over as President of the company several years ago and has led the company forward with an eye of sustainability, philanthropy and honing in on the long standing values of the company, which led him to turn Glory Bee into an official B Corporation. 

Alan talks about navigating the difficult transition from father to son, how his faith guides the principles of the business, and what Glory Bee is doing to ensure the health and survival of the honey bee. 

Visit the Glory Bee website

Visit the Capital Region Family Business Center website

Sponsor: 

River City Bank


Show Notes

Alan Turanski grew up in the beekeeping world and started to keep his own hive by age 10. His father Dick Turanski started a honey and beekeeping accessory company in the 1970’s after trying some poison oak honey at a friend's house. Soon Glory Bee honey was being sold in large quantities to natural food stores and bakeries for use in healthy breads. 

Alan took over as President of the company several years ago and has led the company forward with an eye of sustainability, philanthropy and honing in on the long standing values of the company, which led him to turn Glory Bee into an official B Corporation. 

Alan talks about navigating the difficult transition from father to son, how his faith guides the principles of the business, and what Glory Bee is doing to ensure the health and survival of the honey bee. 

Visit the Glory Bee website

Visit the Capital Region Family Business Center website

Sponsor: 

River City Bank