Nancy’s in the News
AFTER MORE THAN 60 YEARS,
THERE ARE BOUND TO BE SOME
Good Stories
A yogurt born deep in the time of counter culture, made by a determined and creative family, who loves bringing together good friends, great music, and healthy food…all leads to some tales to tell – check them out here!
2023
Why Is Cottage Cheese Trending Again? The Genius Hack Behind the Spike
Allrecipes March, 17 2023
Cottage cheese has long been associated with retro food fads and relegated to the sphere of jello salads, canned fruit, and bright red maraschino cherries. But now, seemingly out of nowhere, it’s having a resurgence. Bowl after bowl of the thick, cultured cheese float across my ‘For You’ page and Instagram feed. I reached out to a few companies to see if they had noticed it, too…READ ARTICLE
2022
August 27, 1972: The day the Grateful Dead saved Springfield Creamery
KLCC August 26, 2022
In August of 1972, the Springfield Creamery hit a financial rough patch. Owners Chuck and Sue Kesey had been in business for more than a decade and just introduced a new probiotic product called Nancy’s Yogurt. But debts and back taxes threatened to shut them down…READ AND LISTEN HERE
2022
Grateful Dead’s 1972 Oregon concert saved Kesey family dairy, became counterculture legend
The Oregonian August 21, 2022
The free yogurt didn’t last long. Chuck and Sue Kesey expected about 5,000 people to show up for the benefit concert they hoped would save their small, Oregon dairy. No one knows for sure how many music fans ended up at the big open field in Veneta 50 years ago this week, but this much is certain: it was a whole lot more than 5,000…READ ARTICLE
2022
Sunshine Daydream: Veneta, 8/27/72
The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast August, 2022
The Deadcast explores the backdrop for one the Grateful Dead’s most extraordinary shows, saving the Springfield Creamery at an off-the-grid potluck picnic amid Merry Pranksters, colorful commune dwellers, & innovative yogurt pioneers during the heady summer of 1972…LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE and LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE
2022
Best Probiotic Foods and Drinks You Can Buy to Heal Your Gut
Men’s Journal July, 2022
Bacteria has long been mislabeled the enemy—villainous invaders that should be avoided at all costs, only to cause you to get sick if encountered. But, as science has evolved, we’ve realized that not all bacteria are bad; some are actually beneficial for you…READ FULL ARTICLE
2022
9 Notable New Food CPG Brand Refreshes
Nosh July 6, 2022
Springfield Creamery, the maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, debuted changes both inside and outside the carton of its Oatmilk Non-Dairy Yogurt. The reformulated non-dairy probiotic yogurts are available in Plain, Vanilla, Blueberry, Passionfruit Banana and Strawberry Hibiscus varieties…READ FULL ARTICLE
2022
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Launches New Recipe and New Look for Oatmilk Non-Dairy Yogurt
Perishablenews.com July 6, 2022
Springfield Creamery, the maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, will offer a newly reformulated version of its popular Oatmilk Non-Dairy Yogurt with a mid-August 2022 launch. This new recipe for the non-dairy probiotic yogurt is creamier and richer than ever…READ FULL STORY
2022
Cottage Cheese Is Cool Again and Better Than Ever—and We've Got the Recipes to Prove It
MarthaStewart.com June 20, 2022
Sheryl Kesey Thompson’s mom always said that if you do something long enough, it’ll come back around. While we’d be happy to say goodbye to Jell-O salads forever, it seems like mom was right when it comes to cottage cheese…READ FULL STORY
2022
Chef Cathy Whims of Nostrana makes panna cotta using Oregon-made yogurt
KOIN 6 News May 26, 2022
Cathy Whims, chef and owner of Nostrana, and a six-time James Beard Award finalist, joined AM Extra live from Italy! She’s blending worldly recipes with fresh local ingredients from Eugene-based Nancy’s Probiotic Foods…VIEW STORY & RECIPE
2022
Substitute for Yogurt in Smoothies (Top 15 Alternatives)
Luv Me Kitchen May 15, 2022
Yogurt is one of my favourite ingredients for smoothies. However, I am aware that not everybody has the same taste, so if you are looking for a substitute for yogurt in smoothies, we have some great suggestions below. Hopefully our suggestions will help you figure out how to make a smoothie without yogurt…READ FULL ARTICLE
2022
Meet The Probiotic Pioneers Behind Nancy’s Yogurt
Forbes April 28, 2022
When Chuck and Sue Kesey launched the iconic brand in 1970, they helped start a cultural revolution. Here’s their story, an inspiring tale that includes collaborations with chefs and an appearance by The Grateful Dead…READ FULL STORY
2022
Springfield Creamery hosts recycling event
KVAL April 24, 2022
One local creamery is urging the community to go green. On Sunday, the Springfield Creamery held the “Nancy’s Recycling Roundup” to collect old lids and containers to be reused into other materials. In celebration of Earth Week, Nancy’s Probiotic Foods is collecting lids and containers to be repurposed into new park benches and flowerpots for the community…READ FULL STORY
2022
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Nancy’s Oatmilk Yogurt Parfait with Lemon Curd
Run Oregon April 8, 2022
Mother’s Day is coming up (one month from today) and we KNOW you can do better than burning some toast or providing some soggy cereal to the mom in your life. You’re better than that! Nancy’s Yogurt knows you can do better and this parfait recipe is sure to hit the spot…READ FULL STORY & RECIPE
2022
Breakfast-in-Bed Recipes for Mother’s Day from Nancy's
PDX Food Press February 24, 2022
As partners and kids prepare to spoil mom for Mother’s Day, Nancy’s is here to help little hands create some delicious dishes to serve mom in bed on Sunday, May 8. We even tapped Portland, Oregon-based restaurant owner and award-winning celebrity chef Cathy Whims to create a recipe for the most aspiring young chefs…READ FULL STORY
2022
KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers: Blake Thompson
KLCC February 23, 2022
On this edition of Oregon Rainmakers, we talk with Blake Thompson, the chief innovation officer at Springfield Creamery. Springfield Creamery makes one of the most well-known products to come out of the region – Nancy’s Yogurt…READ FULL DESCRIPTION & LISTEN HERE
2021
Springfield Creamery Celebrates 60 Years of "Culture"
KLCC February 18, 2021
Springfield Creamery just celebrated 60 years in business. The maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods was founded by Sue and Chuck Kesey in 1960…READ FULL ARTICLE & LISTEN HERE
2020
Springfield Creamery Names New Chief Financial Officer, Co-Founder Sue Kesey to Assume CEO Role
Nosh November 18, 2020
Springfield Creamery, probiotic food innovators and makers of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ed Regnier to Chief Financial Officer…READ FULL STORY
2010
Nancy and a Billion Probiotics - The Kesey Family, The Grateful Dead, and Live Yogurt
Eugene Magazine 2010
The story of the Springfield Creamery is unlike any other. It starts in 1960, just after Chuck and Sue Kesey graduated from Oregon State University, married, and returned home to launch a family business…READ FULL STORY
