Yancey's Fancy is a producer of artisan cheeses based in Corfu, New York, USA. The company was formerly known as Darn Good Foods, Inc.[1] The Yancey's Fancy name was established in 1998 when John Yancey (whose family operated Heluva Good!) and his long-time business associate Mike Wimble bought the Kutter's Cheese business and factory from Richard and Tony Kutter, who retired. [2]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dairy Products, Cheesemaker |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Leo Kutter |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Eric Cosnoski (CEO) |
| Products | Artisan cheese, Cheese |
| Owner | D & Y Cheeses |
Number of employees | 120+ |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Kutters' father, Leo, founded the Kutter Cheese Factory in 1926 in Cowlesville, New York. After ceasing operations because of the shortage of fresh milk during World War II, Leo moved the company to Corfu in 1947. The factory with its outlet store is located on NY Route 5, nearly halfway between Buffalo and Rochester, New York.[3]
Products
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Yancey’s Fancy cheese factory produces a variety of different flavors. The company utilizes the local milk supply in western New York when crafting its products.[4]
Awards
editYancey's Fancy won a gold medal at the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, for 'Best of Class, Jalapeño & Peppadew Cheddar.[5]' The cheese also won a 2010 New York State Fair Grand Champion award.[6]
Sponsorships
editYancey's Fancy is a major athletic sponsor of the Buffalo Bills (NFL), Buffalo Sabres (NHL), and the Rochester Americans (AHL). The company did sponsors Watkins Glen International constantly for the Finger lakes Wine Festival, which has been listed by the American Bus Association as one of North America's Top 100 events for 2011, 2012, and 2013.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Company Overview of Yancey's Fancy, Inc". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "Kutter's Cheese Factory Store annual Customer Appreciation Day". Franclemont, Rick. The Batavian. September 18, 2011. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "Kutter's Cheese History". Kutter's Cheese. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "cheese curds". Yancey's Fancy. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "Yancey's Fancy earns Gold Medal in world's biggest cheese contest". The Batavian. 18 March 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ "Product Awards 1999 - 2011". Yancey's Fancy. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ "American Bus Association Names Finger Lakes Wine Festival One of North America's 100 Best Events for 2013" (PDF). American Bus Association. Retrieved January 14, 2013.