Painterland Sisters Interview on Organic Skyr and Family Farming

In this 2023 interview, the founders of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt talked with Famadillo about growing up on a family farm, launching a dairy brand and trying to reconnect consumers with where their food comes from.

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How Did Growing Up on a Farm Shape the Brand?

The sisters said they grew up on their family’s organic dairy and crop farm and spent much of their childhood closely connected to the land and daily farm work.

As they got older, they said they noticed many consumers had little connection to the farms producing their food. That became one of the ideas behind Painterland Sisters: sell dairy products while also telling the story of the farmers and agricultural work behind them.

Why Did They Choose Skyr Yogurt?

The sisters said they wanted to create a dairy product that was convenient, high in protein and made without giving up the qualities they valued in milk.

They chose skyr, a thick cultured dairy product. At the time of our interview, they described their yogurt as lactose-free and said some varieties provided up to about 21 grams of protein per cup, along with probiotics.

They also said each cup was made using the equivalent of roughly four cups of milk. Those nutrition details reflect the company’s 2023 product information, so current labels should be checked for today’s exact values.

How Was the Yogurt Made?

Painterland Sisters said its milk was gently heated and processed using ultra-filtration. The company described that process as a way to concentrate the dairy while creating the thick, creamy texture associated with its skyr.

The sisters emphasized that they wanted the finished yogurt to stay closely connected to the milk it came from rather than becoming a heavily reformulated product.

What Did Sustainability Mean to Them?

The sisters connected sustainability with both farming practices and consumer education. They said their goal was not only to sell yogurt but also to help families better understand the source of their food.

They talked about sharing their farm story through events, community groups and online platforms, and they described sustainable agriculture as important to both long-term farming and the environment.

What Was the Bigger Goal Behind Painterland Sisters?

The interview made clear that the brand was built around more than a single yogurt product. The sisters wanted to bring attention to family farming, make the people behind food production more visible and encourage shoppers to think about how their food reaches the shelf.

That farm-to-fridge story was the thread connecting nearly everything they discussed in 2023: family, dairy, nutrition, sustainability and a desire to make agriculture feel less distant from everyday life.