EUGENE, Ore. – Springfield Creamery has announced the passing of its co-founder and former CEO, Sue Kesey, at the age of 86.
Sue Kesey, who passed away on Aug. 18, was a pivotal figure in the natural foods industry and a beloved leader within the community. Kesey, alongside her husband Chuck, founded Springfield Creamery in 1960. She played a critical role in transforming the business from a local operation into a nationally recognized innovator in cultured dairy foods.
In 1970, the couple made history by introducing live probiotics to yogurt, creating Nancy’s Yogurt. This innovation led to a line of more than 40 Nancy’s Probiotic Foods available across the U.S…