Our Story: New York's Premier Artisan Cheese Factory

We create the highest quality of full flavored artisan cheeses, each packed with big, bold taste. Proudly crafted in Corfu, New York, Yancey's Fancy is Your Trusted House of Flavor™—engineered for your ultimate snacking and entertaining occasions.

1926

A JOURNEY OF PASSION: From Bavaria to New York

Leo Kutter made the courageous journey from Bavaria to the heart of American cheesemaking: New York State. He brought his skill to Cowlesville, specializing in Limburger cheese and keeping the fires burning until the disruptions of WWII.

1947

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION IN CORFU, NY

Post-war, Leo built a brand-new factory in Corfu, NY, establishing the foundation for our current operation. He began crafting classics: Swiss, brick, cheddar, and Limburger, establishing a reputation for quality that still defines us today.

1962

THE BIRTH OF A FLAVOR DYNASTY: THE FIRST HORSERADISH CHEDDAR

When Leo's sons, Richard and Tony, took the lead, they didn't just maintain the business—they revolutionized it. Their landmark partnership with the Yancey family sparked the creation that changed the game: the very first Horseradish Cheddar. This bold, inspired addition cemented our reputation as an innovator in full-bodied flavor.

1998

YANCEY'S FANCY: YOUR TRUSTED HOUSE OF FLAVOR™

As the Kutter brothers retired, new leadership acquired the business and factory, rebranding as Yancey's Fancy. The new brand was built on the rock-solid Kutter foundation, committed to preserving that legacy of quality and daring artisan flavor.

PRESENT DAY

A FLAVOR REAWAKENING

Over the last two decades, we have honored our 1926 roots by aggressively pushing the boundaries of taste. We have launched in excess of fifty new and exciting varieties, reintroducing the rich, complex flavor profiles that made New York famous for handcrafted cheddar cheeses so many years ago.

“We aren't just making cheese; we're engineering an experience. If it doesn't challenge your expectations, it isn't Yancey's Fancy.” — ERIC COSNOSKI, CEO

Crafting the Yancey's Fancy Flavor Legacy

When Eric stepped into the role of CEO, he didn’t just step into the role of running a cheese company, he ignited a revolution of the palate. By pivoting the brand toward bold innovation, Eric transformed Yancey’s Fancy into the "House of Flavor." Driven by a personal passion for spice and a relentless pursuit of the "perfect bite," he remains hands-on in the R&D lab, ensuring every block meets the Yancey’s Fancy standards of excellence in texture, consistency, and visual flair.

The Art of the Experiment

Innovation at Yancey’s Fancy isn't accidental; it’s a disciplined craft. Eric draws inspiration from the far reaches of global food trends, even currently tinkering with coffee-infused blends, to see what the next frontier of fromage could become. But a "House of Flavor" isn't built overnight. Every signature profile must survive a rigorous gauntlet of the three pillars:

#1. The Taste Profile

Does the new flavor strike the precise, delicate harmony between intense spice and rich creaminess?

#2. Perfect Structural Integrity

Rigorous testing to ensure the cheese maintains its character through the aging process and under the slicer.

#3. The Art of Aesthetics

The final test is visual appeal. Because we eat with our eyes first, the look must be as daring as the flavor.

Yancey's Fancy artisan cheese lineup — CEO Eric Cosnoski's top picks including Wasabi Horseradish and Ube Gouda

CEO APPROVED: CHEESE WITH MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY

While every flavor has a story, two bold artisan cheeses hold a permanent place in CEO Eric Cosnoski’s rotation:

Wasabi & Horseradish: A tribute to Eric’s love for sharp, zesty heat, this is the gold standard for those who crave a "kick."

Ube Gouda: The first flavor Eric managed from R&D to shelf. Balancing the earthy sweetness with a vibrant purple hue was an arduous journey, but the result is a true Yancey’s Fancy work of art.

“researching food trends can equal intense Flavor Pairings. This is my passion, and it has helped us build on this concept of the ‘House of Flavor’.” — ERIC COSNOSKI, CEO

Yancey's Fancy full artisan cheese flavor collection — spicy, sweet, savory, and herb varieties

Shop our flavors SPICY, SWEET AND SAVORY, WE HAVE YOUR TABLE COVERED.

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