AN AGE-OLD PROVISION HANDED DOWN THROUGH CENTURIES
Skyr-making has a long history in Iceland. Its deeply rooted Icelandic tradition is believed to have remained unchanged from first settlement until the middle of the last century.
SKYR ORIGIN
Nordic settlers arrive in Iceland and begin making Skyr.
874
SKYR ORIGIN
Nordic settlers arrive in Iceland and begin making Skyr.
874
1120
1130
ICELANDIC TALES
Skyr is mentioned in many of the Icelandic tales of family feuds and heroics of the time, including the Icelandic Sagas Egil’s Saga, Grettis Saga and Ljósvetninga Saga, to name a few.
ICELANDIC TALES
Skyr is mentioned in many of the Icelandic tales of family feuds and heroics of the time, including the Icelandic Sagas Egil’s Saga, Grettis Saga and Ljósvetninga Saga, to name a few.
1120
1130
FROM MOTHER TO DAUGHTER
Skyr is a staple element of the Icelandic diet. Made by women, the recipe, process and original Icelandic Skyr cultures are handed down through generations, from mother to daughter.
874
1900s
FROM MOTHER TO DAUGHTER
Skyr is a staple element of the Icelandic diet. Made by women, the recipe, process and original Icelandic Skyr cultures are handed down through generations, from mother to daughter.
874
1900s
1900
DAWN OF THE DAIRIES
Owned and operated by women, dairies pop up all over Iceland, producing cream and butter for export—and for Skyr.
DAWN OF THE DAIRIES
Owned and operated by women, dairies pop up all over Iceland, producing cream and butter for export—and for Skyr.
1900
MS DAIRIES
Skyr production begins at the newly established MS Iceland Dairies. Icelandic women mentor dairy scientists in the art of Skyr making, with methods much the same as those from the middle ages.
1927
1935
MS DAIRIES
Skyr production begins at the newly established MS Iceland Dairies. Icelandic women mentor dairy scientists in the art of Skyr making, with methods much the same as those from the middle ages.
1927
1935
1960
HÓLMFRÍÐUR PÉTURSDÓTTIR
Hólmfríður Pétursdóttir provides an in-depth look at Icelandic Skyr production, emphasizing its historical significance and role as a key component of the Icelandic diet since the nation's founding.
HÓLMFRÍÐUR PÉTURSDÓTTIR
Hólmfríður Pétursdóttir provides an in-depth look at Icelandic Skyr production, emphasizing its historical significance and role as a key component of the Icelandic diet since the nation's founding.
1960
ICELANDIC SKYR IN AMERICA
Icelandic Provisions is introduced to the US market.
2016
ICELANDIC SKYR IN AMERICA
Icelandic Provisions is introduced to the US market.
2016