Yancey's Fancy is a producer of artisan

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s based in Corfu, New York, USA. The company was formerly known as Darn Good Foods, Inc. 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.

History

The Kutters' father, Leo, founded the Kutter Cheese Factory in 1926 in

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. 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.

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.

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.' The cheese also won a 2010 New York State Fair Grand Champion award.

Sponsorships

Yancey's Fancy is a major athletic sponsor of the

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(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

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as one of North America's Top 100 events for 2011, 2012, and 2013.

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