Since 1974
DUTCH CHEESE.
WORLD CLASS.
From our own cows, through our modern cheese dairy, to the global market.
Certified
Craftsmanship & Growth
since 1974
Berkhout Cheese Farm is rooted in the tradition of the West-Frisian polders in North Holland. Located in Hoogwoud, the Berkhout family has been producing Gouda cheese from their own cows' milk since 1974. A journey that began at the kitchen table and has grown into a proud family business.
The soul of the farm
We combine the scale of a modern cheese dairy with the soul of a farm, and you can taste that in every kilo of cheese we make. From handmade raw milk cheese in 1974 to the certified and gold-winning cheese of today: we prepare our cheeses with passion and pride, full of tradition and authenticity.
Our cheese is flavorful and creamy, pure and natural or with selected herbs. From young to aged and from 300g to 12kg wheels.
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Modern craftsmanship
Our cheese dairy meets the highest international standards. Hygiene, efficiency, and scalability are paramount, allowing us to supply large volumes to retail and wholesale.
Yet it doesn't feel like a factory. Our cheese dairy is an extension of the farm, where we work with love for the product. We are a proud member of the Association of Farm Dairy Producers (Bond Boerderij Zuivelbereiders).
Product & Range
Baby Gouda
The ideal product for tourist shops and export. Plain, truffle, pesto, cumin, and more.
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Private Label
Your brand, our quality. Full customization of packaging, label, and recipe.
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Contract Manufacturing
We process your own milk using your own recipe in our modern cheese dairy.
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Our Cheese Shop
Experience the origin. In our shop in Hoogwoud, you will find our complete range, freshly cut. We also have a beautiful selection of delicacies that pair well with our cheeses or make a perfect addition to a cheese gift set.
Feel free to take a walk around our yard to discover our farm. You might even run into our peacock!
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