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A Little Bar Shoots For The Stars
But hasn’t got it together, yet Litli Barinn at Ránargata 4a is a new addition to the downtown Reykjavík scene, located at the hotel Local 101, on the border of Vesturbær and Miðbær. The vibe is familiar for fans of Vínstúkan and…
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Ísey Skyr Terminates Production Contract In Russia
Ísey Skyr has terminated an agreement with the Russian company IcePro, which has produced and distributed Skyr under the Ísey brand for the Russian market, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new issue? Get…
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Hold My Skyr: American Consumers Start Legal Fight Over Yankee Yogurt
A storm in a skyr pot is brewing over the authenticity of an American version of Iceland’s traditional yogurt-esque foodstuff, RÚV reports. Icelandic Provisions Incorporated is a company which manufactures a product described as “traditional Icelandic skyr” at its facility in New…
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French Dairy Giant To Purchase Skyr Company Siggi’s
If you have lived in the United States in recent years, you might have come across Siggi’s, a dairy brand that specializes in Icelandic style yogurt skyr. It’s popular among U.S. consumers because of its low sugar content as more people are…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Feminist Buses
Hi Nanna, I’m curious to know your opinion on the decorated buses I’ve seen in town. Someone told me that they show sexist remarks made to women, telling them to “smile more” or “watch out not to get assaulted” etc. That’s clearly…
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Churches, Skyr & A Surprise Plastic Cow: Reykjavík Sightseeing’s Walking Tour
Reykjavík is thronging with tours these days. Everywhere you look, there are biking tours, walking tours, boating tours, helicopter tours—and as soon as you choose your method of transit, a thousand new options seem to open up. It could be all too…
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Let’s Talk About Syr
In Iceland you don’t talk about syr! Mention the Ukrainian white cheese, and you’ll be in for a festival of denial. In Iceland there is no such thing as syr, it’s skyr and skyr is unique. It is Icelandic and only Icelandic—no…
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Last Words: Why Can’t Icelanders Throw?
Making a generalization about an entire population is usually frowned upon. It’s the tactic of demagogues, racists and men over the age of 55. There is no such thing as “positive” racism or “helpful” sexism–even if it helps an individual attain something.…
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THE SKYR CHRONICLES: Icelandic Poutine
Many people describe Skyr as Icelandic “yogurt,” but it’s actually a cheese. Traditional Skyr is really high in protein, but most of the small cups you buy in grocery stores and gas stations are packed with sugar. I’m not Icelandic. I moved…
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THE SKYR CHRONICLES: Spaghetti Skyr-fredo, Icealy or Itland?
Many people describe Skyr as Icelandic “yogurt,” but it’s actually a cheese. Traditional Skyr is really high in protein, but most of the small cups you buy in grocery stores and gas stations are packed with sugar. I’m not Icelandic. I moved…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Skyr Tossing
Dear Nanna, Why are protestors throwing perfectly good Skyr at Parliament? Please let us send you some of that rubbish Arla stuff we have to put up with in the UK. Skyr Snob Dear Skyr Snob, Don’t hate, participate! Throw that ARLA…
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Iceland Dairies Win Injunction Against Arla “Skyr” In Finland
Iceland Dairies (MS) has won an injunction against Swedish company Arla to stop using the word “skyr” to describe one of their product lines in Finland. Kjarninn reports that Arla has until the end of the week to empty every product labeled…
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Skyr Export Boom In Europe Possible
Ten times more skyr than before could hit European shelves if a new agricultural trade agreement between Iceland and Europe goes into effect. According to the terms of the agreement, Kjarninn reports, the prices on many imported foodstuffs in Iceland could decrease…
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But Is It Skyr?
A new “skyr” product is being produced overseas, and its ingredients call into question what defines “skyr”. Vísir reports that Baltimore-based company B’more Organic is selling a product they call a “skyr smoothie”. This product has been around for some time now,…
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Iceland Dairies Want To Ban Swedish Company From Using “Skyr”
Iceland Dairies (MS) believes Swedish company Arla is misusing the word “skyr” to describe their “Icelandic style yogurt”, and wants them to stop it. MS filed an injunction against Arla in Helsinki last Monday, Kjarninn reports. “Skyr” is a registered trademark in…
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Harmful Byproduct Of Icelandic Skyr Production Reaching The Country’s Largest River
Icelandic and Greek style yoghurts (or cheese, in the case of skyr. Yes, skyr is technically a soft cheese, through it is widely branded and eaten as a yoghurt) are among the hippest on the international dairy scene, where popularity is proportional…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Skyr
Hey Nanna, What’s with all the skyr hype? I don’t get it. I mean it’s OK, I don’t hate it or anything, but I was expecting a lot more given the way people go on about it. Keep up the good work!…
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Danes Continue To Exploit Iceland, Now Selling Skyr In The UK
Danish milk producer Arla has begun selling skyr in the UK, the dairy product’s Icelandic origin being a point of emphasis in the marketing campaign. “So what is it that gives the Icelandic people their stamina? Well…we couldn’t possibly say it’s down to…
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Greenland Hopes To Import More Icelandic Produce
In the face of increasing consumer demand for Icelandic dairy product, skyr, Greenlandic supermarkets are looking to increase import from Iceland, reports the Arctic Journal. As an autonomous country within the Danish Kingdom, Greenlandic supermarkets typically import most of their produce from…
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Get Outta Town: Stuff To Avoid Airwaves
Feeling an overwhelming urge to explore the nearby towns without missing out on Airwaves? Do you feel crushed by the drunken crowds? Guess what, here are some suggestions for how to get outta town, make the most out of your time –…
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We’re Here, We’re Skyr
This summer, as we mark the centennial of a war that entangled many of the world’s countries in horrific bloodshed, the world’s most peaceful nation has been dragged into a very different kind of war, an ugly war besmeared with thick, creamy…
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Foreigners Hungry For A Taste – Of Skyr
Icelandic skyr continues to gain popularity abroad, both in the Nordic countries and in the US, reports Vísir. MS Iceland Dairies (Mjólkursamsalan) expects to sell 60 million pots of skyr internationally this year and 8 million pots of skyr domestically. Currently skyr sales…
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Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 9, 2014
Hi! I just finished reading the Grapevine’s Big Ass Bar Guide 2014 and was dismayed by the fact that there was not one big ass mentioned in any of the reviews. Must be all that low fat Skyr you eat! Anyway I…