Our Brands

For more than 45 years Henri Willig has been a well-known name in the cheese world. The most traditional cheeses that are still produced in-house at our cheese factories in Katwoude and Heerenveen are of the highest possible quality and enjoy international appreciation. In order to offer our customers the widest possible variety of cheese and to meet all their requirements, we have two primary brands; Henri Willig and Hooidammer. We also sell cheeses under the brand names Molenkaas and Polderkaas.

Henri Willig

Henri Willig is known worldwide as a premium cheese brand with fans across the globe. The cheeses of Henri Willig are still carefully prepared in their own cheese dairy using a special process where craftsmanship and quality are key.

Henri Willig Cheese gained international recognition with the iconic small wheel Gouda cheese. These small cheese wheels, recognizable by their brightly coloured packaging, are freshly prepared every day in the cheese dairy. Thanks to their compact size, these cheeses are perfect to give as a gift or to easily take with you or ship abroad.

Like all Henri Willig cheeses, the small wheel Gouda cheese is available in many different flavours. Unique combinations such as cumin, garlic, chili pepper, black pepper, truffle, pesto and fenugreek create a special tasting experience and make every dish or cheese board complete.

Hooidammer

Hooidammer is the organic cheese brand of Henri Willig. This brand is known for its organic cheeses, produced with respect for nature, animals, and people. Hooidammer has been a pioneer in organic cheese for many years and contributes to healthy biodiversity. Full of life and full of flavor.

Hooidammer’s organic cheeses are made from whole milk sourced from organic and biodynamic dairy farms. Only the highest quality cow’s, goat’s, and sheep’s milk is used. This creates a wide range of organic cheeses, each with its own character and taste.

From spicy varieties with basil, garlic, and fenugreek to other unique flavor combinations, Hooidammer offers a versatile selection for lovers of true organic cheese. Perfect for a cheese board, in recipes, or simply to enjoy on its own.

Cheese & More by Henri Willig

Cheese & More by Henri Willig is Henri Willig’s retail concept, offering an extensive range of cheeses and delicacies. In our stores, you can discover various types of Gouda cheese, cheese dips, mustard, snacks, and a variety of accessories for the perfect cheese board. Whether you are looking for a special cheese gift for a true connoisseur or want to explore new flavors yourself, Cheese & More by Henri Willig is the place to be.

Our knowledgeable store staff are happy to tell you more about the origin of our cheeses and their different flavors. Of course, you can also taste many products in our stores so you can find your favorite cheese.

The Cheese & More stores of Henri Willig can be found in Amsterdam, The Hague, Haarlem, Halfweg, Leidschendam, Maastricht, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. Internationally, you can also visit our stores in Cologne and Munich in Germany, and in Salzburg and Vienna in Austria.

See the current overview of all Cheese & More stores on the visit us page.

Henri Willig cheese specialty store

In all Henri Willig shops you will of course find our own artisan cheeses. In our specialty cheese stores we go one step further. Here you will discover not only Henri Willig cheeses, but also a selection of other high-quality Dutch and international cheeses, freshly cut from the wheel.

To complete your cheese board, our specialty stores also offer a variety of cheese accompaniments, fresh nuts, warm grilled sausages, dry sausages, tapas and carefully selected wines. This makes it easy to create a delicious cheese platter.

More information about our specialty cheese stores can be found here:

Specialty Cheese Shop Edam Cheese Specialty Store Damrak Cheese Specialty Store Leidsestraat