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The Henri Willig cheese family has been making delicious Gouda cheese since 1974. In over 40 branded stores, cheese lovers get to taste our cheese every day, and then travel with our cheeses all over the world. Henri Willig Cheese makes every moment truly special.
Our History
Henri Willig, founder of Henri Willig Cheese, grew up among the cows on the dairy farm De Jacobs Hoeve. As the only son in a family with five children, he became involved in the family business at an early age. After completing lower agricultural school, Henri took over the farm in 1974.
Together with his wife Riet, the idea soon arose to start making cheese themselves. The enterprising couple took a cheesemaking course and discovered the most important secret of good cheese: high-quality milk begins with happy and healthy animals.
Traditional Quality
Henri Willig’s cheeses have been produced, packaged and delivered in-house since 1974. Our dedicated cheese makers use traditional cheese-making processes and the final product undergoes rigorous quality checks before it makes its way to the store. Henri Willig’s cheeses can also be bought at Henri Willig cheese farms, which are visited by over one million national and international cheese lovers every year.
Our Mission
The Henri Willig Group, as cheese maker, brings honest and distinctive quality products to the consumer and is a professional, sustainable partner for its customers, employees and suppliers, with respect for people, animals and nature.
Discover the secret behind our great cheese:
“Happy Cows = Good Milk = Delicious Cheese”!
Henri Willig Organic Dairy Farm
Our organic dairy farm is located on the fertile agricultural lands of North Holland. The meadows surrounding the farm are rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna. Plants such as white clover, yarrow, goose grass, and dandelions grow abundantly here and provide natural and healthy nutrition for our cows.
To protect nature, we do not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides on our fields. As a result, the land remains healthy and our farm is often seen as a source of inspiration for other agricultural partners.
Our cows spend at least 180 days per year outside in the pasture, with a minimum of 12 hours a day in the fresh open air. This allows them to display their natural behavior and live as comfortably as possible. Happy and healthy cows ultimately produce milk of the highest quality — the foundation of our delicious Henri Willig cheeses.
Some Popular Products
Henri Willig Gouda Young Wheel 48+
Our world-famous Gouda cheese is a classic cow’s milk cheese, produced unchanged for centuries without any added herbs. This cheese is always of high quality and has a soft, creamy, and mild flavor that everyone loves. Order online easily and enjoy this timeless favorite.
Henri Willig Organic Cow Cheese with Truffle
A Gouda cheese enriched with real truffle, a delicacy renowned in fine dining. This flavorful combination with our young organic cheese, made from the milk of our own Jersey cows, creates a culinary masterpiece that will delight every cheese lover.
Henri Willig Gouda Cumin Wheel 48+
Warm, nutty and wonderfully aromatic: this Dutch Gouda cheese with cumin is a true classic. Our rich Gouda cheese gains extra depth from the addition of whole cumin seeds. They give the cheese a subtle anise-like flavour and a spicy bite that perfectly complements the creamy character of the cheese.
Henri Willig Gift Set - Flower Parade
This gift is an ode to the Dutch Flower Parade: colourful, playful and full of Dutch tradition. Perfect to share during a cosy get together or as a lasting reminder of your visit to the Netherlands. With this combination of cheese and typically Dutch items, you are giving a present that instantly brings a smile.
Henri Willig Suitcase with Small Cheese Wheels – Gift
A refined combination of creamy smoothness and characterful aging makes this cheese gift box exceptionally versatile. The mild Koekaas Gouda Naturel creates a beautiful contrast with the fuller, slightly tangy flavor of matured goat cheese. Together, they offer a taste experience that is both accessible and distinctive.
Henri Willig Young Goat Cheese with Honey Thyme 380 grams
Our Goat Cheese with honey and thyme combines the soft, creamy flavor of artisanal Dutch goat cheese with the sweet touch of honey and the aromatic character of thyme. A delicious combination that instantly elevates your cheese board.
Henri Willig mature goat cheese 350 grams
Did you know that our Goat Gold Goat Cheese has been crowned the best hard goat cheese in the world? At the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin (USA), we proudly received this incredible distinction. That means you’re enjoying an award-winning taste!
Henri Willig Cow cheese with Herbs and Garlic 380 grams
The herbs & garlic cheese is one of our most popular cheeses among guests. This flavorful cheese contains garlic and a mix of delicious herbs such as parsley and chives, providing an aromatic and rich taste experience.
Jersey Cows
On the farm, in our brand-new barn, you can meet our Jersey cows. Although we also use milk from other cow breeds to make cheese, milk from Jersey cows is particularly suitable for delicious cheese because of its higher fat and protein content.
This breed also performs well in terms of sustainability. Jersey cows produce relatively large amounts of milk with less feed and at the same time generate significantly less manure.