Yancey's Fancy Explained

Yancey's Fancy
Foundation:	1947
Founder:	Leo Kutter
Key People:	Eric Cosnoski (CEO)
Owner:	D & Y Cheeses
Num Employees:	120+

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]

History

The 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

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

Yancey'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

Yancey'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

• List of dairy product companies in the United States

External links

• Yancey Fancy's Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Company Overview of Yancey's Fancy, Inc. . https://archive.today/20130118183554/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=9261725 . dead . January 18, 2013 . Bloomberg Businessweek . September 8, 2012.
2. Web site: Kutter's Cheese Factory Store annual Customer Appreciation Day . The Batavian . Franclemont, Rick . September 18, 2011 . September 8, 2012.
3. Web site: Kutter's Cheese History . Kutter's Cheese . September 8, 2012.
4. Web site: cheese curds . Yancey's Fancy . September 8, 2012.
5. Web site: Yancey's Fancy earns Gold Medal in world's biggest cheese contest . 18 March 2010 . The Batavian . February 5, 2013.
6. Web site: Product Awards 1999 - 2011 . Yancey's Fancy . September 8, 2012.
7. Web site: American Bus Association Names Finger Lakes Wine Festival One of North America's 100 Best Events for 2013 . American Bus Association . January 14, 2013.