What Painterland Sisters does

Painterland Sisters is a Pennsylvania-based, farmer-owned organic dairy company founded in 2020 by fourth-generation dairy farmers and sisters Stephanie and Hayley Painter. The company produces a single product line of Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in nine SKUs across two formats: 5.3oz single-serve cups (eight flavors) and 24oz family-size tubs (Vanilla Bean and Plain). Production uses ultra-filtration technology that retains all whey and casein proteins while removing only water and approximately 50% of lactose, and the company adds organic lactase enzyme to deliver a lactose-free, real-dairy product with 16-21g of protein per serving. The Painterland Farms operation in Tioga County supplies a portion of the organic milk, with the remainder sourced from over 150 partner farms across Pennsylvania and the Northeast, and the company partners with an Icelandic skyr maker to maintain traditional production methods.

The company sells wholesale to over 8,000 retail stores across all 50 states through major chains including Whole Foods Market (flagship), Sprouts Farmers Market, Publix, Natural Grocers, Costco, Giant, and Giant Eagle. A direct-to-consumer channel runs through the company website and third-party delivery services (Instacart, Good Eggs, Fresh Direct, Farm To People). The company is registered as Painterland Sisters LLC, headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations in Westfield, Pennsylvania, and is led by the two co-founder Co-CEOs with a small team (1-10 employees). Revenue grew approximately 150% from 2024 to 2025, supported by retail footprint expansion from 4,000 stores in March 2025 to 8,000 stores by January 2026.

Painterland Sisters has raised approximately $2.2 million in outside capital to date, including a $1.2 million public crowdfunding campaign in 2024 and a seven-figure private seed round in August 2025 led by Angel Group, Supernatural Ventures, and Spacestation Investments. The company has also attracted investment from Olympic athletes and food-focused venture funds. Its current strategic priorities include deepening national retail penetration, scaling the Wilder Raspberry and other new flavor launches, executing the first-ever National Skyr Yogurt Day on June 26, 2026, and supporting the USA Curling Women's Team (Team Peterson) as an in-kind sponsor for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Name

Painterland Sisters

Legal name

Painterland Sisters LLC

Website

https://painterlandsisters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Painterland Sisters produces organic Icelandic-style skyr yogurt from a fourth-generation Pennsylvania family dairy farm. The company sells lactose-free, high-protein yogurt through 8,000+ U.S. retail stores and direct-to-consumer channels, targeting health-conscious, lactose-intolerant, and active-lifestyle consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy / Skyr Yogurt

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Skyr & Icelandic-Style Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC), Organic Dairy & Eggs Wholesale (AFAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Organic skyr yogurt
• Icelandic-style yogurt
• Lactose-free yogurt
• Organic dairy products
• Regenerative dairy farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Yogurt Sales: Painterland Sisters generates revenue through wholesale and retail sales of their organic Icelandic-style skyr yogurt products. Products are sold in 5.3oz single-serve cups and 24oz family-size tubs across major retailers nationwide. The company supplies dairy from their family farm and over 150 partner farms across Pennsylvania and the Northeast.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through the company website with delivery via third-party logistics partners including Instacart, Good Eggs, Fresh Direct, and Farm To People.
3. Wholesale/B2B: Wholesale distribution to retail partners including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Publix, Natural Grocers, Costco, Giant, and Giant Eagle. The company maintains a wholesale inquiry process through their website.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Painterland Sisters produces and sells a single unified product line of organic Icelandic-style skyr yogurt under its own farmer-owned brand. Products are made with milk sourced from its fourth-generation family farm and partner organic dairy farms across Pennsylvania and the Northeast, processed using ultra-filtration technology, formulated lactose-free with organic lactase enzyme, and sold in 5.3oz single-serve cups and 24oz family tubs across multiple flavors.

Product overview

Painterland Sisters is a farmer-owned, sister-owned organic dairy brand offering a single unified product line: Organic Icelandic-style Skyr Yogurt. The product line consists of 9 distinct flavors available in two size formats: 5.3oz single-serve cups (8 flavors) and 24oz family-size tubs (2 flavors: Vanilla Bean and Plain). All products share core attributes including ultra-filtration processing for creaminess, 16-21g protein per serving, lactose-free formulation via lactase enzyme, USDA organic certification, and 6% whole milk fat content. The portfolio is distributed nationally through retailers including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Publix, Natural Grocers, Costco, Giant, Giant Eagle, and Fresh Thyme, as well as via direct-to-consumer delivery through Instacart and other platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Vanilla Bean (5.3oz cup) Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in vanilla bean flavor sold in a 5.3oz single-serve cup; made with 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified, and aimed at health-conscious consumers seeking clean-label dairy.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Vanilla Bean (24oz tub) Family-size 24oz tub of Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in vanilla bean flavor; 18g protein per serving, lactose-free, 6% whole milk fat, USDA organic certified for household/family consumption.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Plain (5.3oz cup) Extra-creamy plain Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in a 5.3oz single-serve cup; the most versatile flavor in the lineup, 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Plain (24oz tub) Family-size 24oz tub of plain Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt; up to 21g protein per serving, lactose-free, 6% whole milk fat, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Passion Fruit (5.3oz cup) Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt with tropical passion fruit flavor in a 5.3oz single-serve cup; 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Blueberry Lemon (5.3oz cup) Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt combining creamy tanginess with real blueberry and lemon fruit flavor in a 5.3oz single-serve cup; 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Meadow Berry (5.3oz cup) Mixed-berry Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in a 5.3oz single-serve cup; named after founder Stephanie's daughter, with real raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries swirled in, 16g protein per serving, lactose-free.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Strawberry Fields (5.3oz cup) Classic strawberry Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in a 5.3oz single-serve cup with real strawberry puree; 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Savannah's Peach (5.3oz cup) Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in a 5.3oz single-serve cup featuring chunks of real peaches; named after one of the founders' daughters, 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.
• Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt — Wilder Raspberry (5.3oz cup) Newest flavor of Icelandic-style organic skyr yogurt in a 5.3oz single-serve cup with wild raspberry flavor, crafted with organic ingredients and inspired by nature's sweetest berries; 16g protein per serving, lactose-free, USDA organic certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150% revenue growth from 2024 to 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA Curling Women's Team (Team Peterson)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Painterland Sisters partnered with USA Curling's Women's Team (Team Peterson) to provide organic, protein-packed Icelandic-style skyr yogurt as nutritional fuel for athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. The in-kind sponsorship positions the brand with elite athletes and aligns with Whole Foods Market's 'Year of the Female Farmer' declaration. Both the curling team and the sister-founded dairy brand represent women driving impact in their respective fields. USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell highlighted the partnership's role in elevating the sport and celebrating women athletes.
• Icelandic Skyr MakercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPainterland Sisters produces their Icelandic-style skyr in partnership with an Icelandic skyr maker, emphasizing traditional, nutrient-dense, creamier yogurt production methods. This partnership enables authentic skyr production while supporting the company's farm-to-spoon positioning.
• Pennsylvania Certified OrganicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pennsylvania Certified Organic and the TOPP (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) for organic agriculture advocacy. The founders actively support and advocate for organic farming practices through these partnerships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siggi's: Siggi's is the leading Icelandic-style skyr brand in the U.S., offering a similar high-protein, low-sugar cultured dairy product. It is the most direct competitor in the skyr subcategory, targeting the same health-conscious consumer with comparable clean-label positioning.
• Icelandic Provisions: Icelandic Provisions produces traditional Icelandic skyr in partnership with Icelandic farmers and is sold across U.S. natural and mainstream grocery channels. It competes head-to-head with Painterland on skyr authenticity and protein positioning.
• Maple Hill Creamery: Maple Hill produces organic, 100% grass-fed, regenerative dairy products including skyr and yogurt. Its regenerative organic farming narrative, regional farm sourcing, and premium positioning align closely with Painterland Sisters' value proposition.
• Noosa Yoghurt: Noosa produces Australian-style whole milk yogurt with a creamy texture and premium positioning, sold through natural and mainstream grocery. It targets the same health-conscious, ingredient-focused consumer with comparable price points.

Broad incumbents

• Chobani: Chobani is the dominant U.S. Greek yogurt brand and has expanded into skyr, lactose-free, organic, and high-protein dairy categories. Its scale, marketing budget, and retail relationships make it Painterland's most significant competitive threat.
• Stonyfield Farm: Stonyfield is a leading organic yogurt brand owned by Lactalis, sold across natural and mainstream grocery channels. It competes with Painterland in organic yogurt and shares Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Natural Grocers shelf space.
• Fage: Fage is a major Greek yogurt brand with a strong U.S. presence, especially in the plain and high-protein segments. It competes with Painterland for the protein-dense yogurt consumer and similar shelf placements in conventional and natural grocery.
• Lifeway Foods: Lifeway is the leading U.S. kefir brand with a growing presence in probiotic drinkable cultured dairy. It overlaps with Painterland in the probiotic, gut-health, and high-protein cultured dairy categories.

Emerging players

• Green Valley Creamery: Green Valley Creamery specializes in lactose-free real dairy products, including yogurt, kefir, and cottage cheese. It directly overlaps with Painterland's lactose-free positioning while serving a broader dairy portfolio.
• White Mountain Foods: White Mountain Foods produces Bulgarian-style kefir and yogurt under the Lifeway and Trader Joe's brands, focusing on probiotic-rich cultured dairy. It is a relevant peer for the cultured, probiotic, and gut-health positioning that Painterland emphasizes with its BB-12 probiotic content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

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