Black River Valley Natural: Wholesome Food from Simple Ingredients
In the tiny one-square-mile town of Lyons Falls, NY, Black River Valley Natural is a micro-creamery focused on crafting small-batch, high-quality dairy products with a commitment to transparency and responsibility. This family-run operation takes pride in producing foods you can feel good about, made with simple ingredients and a deep care for the community they call home.
At Black River Valley Natural, every product is crafted with a commitment to quality. From their creamline milk to their farm-fresh cheese curds, their focus is on using simple, clean ingredients and methods that minimize processing. Their dedication to keeping it real—free of preservatives, fillers, or unnecessary additives—ensures every bite or sip is nourishing while maintaining delicious flavor. Their emphasis on producing wholesome food mirrors the values they share with their customers: feeding loved ones with care and integrity.
What started as a small operation by James and Bethany Munn has grown into a cornerstone of the Lyons Falls community. Over the past year, Black River Valley Natural has doubled its product line, offering unique delights like flavored butter, Tzatziki, micro-batch kimchi, hummus, and plant-based granola made with only the best whole-food ingredients. This growth has brought meaningful change to the town, including doubling their staff and opening Deep Roots Market & Café—a brick-and-mortar space that extends their impact beyond the creamery.
For co-founder James Munn, returning to Lyons Falls was more than just coming home—it was a chance to build something meaningful and give back to the town where he grew up. After two decades in corporate America and moving all across the Northeast, James and Bethany decided it was time for them to live a purpose-driven life in the North Country. Their vision for Black River Valley Natural was simple: support the community they love by providing dignified employment and embracing the region’s agricultural roots. Today, their micro-creamery embodies that vision, offering handcrafted products and fostering a stronger, more connected community.
Whether you’re indulging in their European-style yogurt, enjoying a savory bite of their handcrafted sauerkraut, or spreading their rich cultured butter on warm bread, the difference at Black River Valley Natural is unmistakable. It’s a difference you can taste, see, and feel—proof of their unwavering commitment to natural ingredients and thoughtful craftsmanship
From their humble roots in a small town to their big dreams for the future, Black River Valley Natural invites you to experience the heart and soul behind every product. Visit their Deep Roots Market & Café in Lyons Falls, explore their offerings in upstate New York markets, or bring their exceptional products to your table by finding them at a local retailer.