Summary:
The Dutch company with a long history of cheesemaking is specialized in producing, marketing and distributing Beemster cheese on international scale, but would like to expand export activities, mainly to Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia. Thus, the company is looking for partners in those countries in order to conclude distribution services agreements.
Description:
The Dutch cheese producer from the northern part of the Netherlands is famous for its prize winning Beemster cheese.
The area called 'Beemster Polder' was claimed from the sea over 400 years ago and is the oldest reclaimed land in the world. It is situated 14 feet below sea level and is protected by dikes.
The slate blue clay left behind by the sea is very rich in minerals and nutrients, which supports tender grass that is also rich in mineral and nutrients. These benefits are found in their
creamier and sweeter cheese, which is naturally high in omega-3.
In 2014, Beemster opened the greenest most sustainable cheese dairy in the world. Their new cheese dairy has maintained all artisanal production methods that affect the character
and quality of Beemster cheese. For example, Beemster Cheese Masters still stir the curds by hand.
Beemster cheeses are naturally aged in centuries old historical cheese aging warehouses, taking the time to ripen under natural conditions and under strict supervision.
In addition to Beemster’s greenest most sustainable cheese dairy in the world, all Beemster practices are earth friendly and environmentally responsible.
Among all the Gouda cheese brands from Holland, only Beemster offers all of the following:
- Premium Gouda Cheese 1 month matured up to 26 months
- Herbal cheeses
- Goat cheese
- All kinds of Dutch cheeses in general
All kinds of packaging are available: Whole cheese wheels, quarter wheels, portions and more.
The cheeses are matured on wooden boards from 1 months up to 26 months.
All cheeses are Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certified.
The company has its own brand, but is also open for private label.
In order to expand its export activities, the company is looking for distribution partners, like whole salers, cheese stores or food retailers. For a long-term cooperation with future partners, the company is offering a distribution agreement. Focus area is South and East Europe, primarily Slovakia, Hungary and Czech Republic.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
Distribution partner can be cheese shops or retailers (preferred).
The interested partner should be willing to make the business volume grow and entering new markets. Knowledge of the local market of cheese and experience to work in an international field is a plus.
The partner should know how to manage the inmarket distribution and recognize the different channels and opportunities to sell the cheeses to.
Support is offered to partners by providing Point of Sales (POS) materials, salestraining and promotions.
External code:
BONL20210315001
