About Us
Real Food, Real People, Real Difference
Black River Valley Natural is a micro-creamery and producer of small-batch artisanal foods. Located at the base of the falls in the tiny town of Lyons Falls, NY, we are fortunate to call the North Country home. Flanked by the Adirondacks to the East and the Tug Hill Plateau to the West, there is no place we would rather be.
Founded by James and Bethany Munn, Black River Valley Natural was created to give back to their hometown community. After 20 years in corporate America, moving around the Northeast, they returned to James’ hometown to lead a more purpose-driven life. Our small batch creamery and artisanal food producer celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Black River Valley, while supporting the community and providing dignified employment.
Located on the shore of the Black River in Lyons Falls, NY, our creamery produces a wide variety of dairy products using clean and simple ingredients and traditional methods with minimal processing. Rediscover your love for milk with our creamline milk, cream-on-top yogurt, Greek-style yogurt, and the beloved North Country staple - squeaky cheese curd. For a unique treat, try our flavored butters, cultured butter, cream cheese, and crème fraîche – premium delights you'll return for again and again!
Real Food
We strive to keep it simple. Simple ingredients, minimal processing, preservative-free, no fillers, no junk, no nonsense. Just real, wholesome, nourishing food you can feel good about.
Real People
Just like you, we have families and loved ones, and we care deeply about how we feed them. We also care deeply about the people we work with, and providing meaningful, rewarding and equitable opportunities for our employees.
Real Difference
It’s not just a difference you can taste. It’s a difference you can see and you can feel. We are obsessed with quality, and it shows. 100% of our offering are made in-house, in tiny batches, with the greatest attention to ingredient sourcing, old-world methods and quality.