How it all began
"In 1975 I took over the management of my parents' cattle farm, the Jacobs Hoeve. At that time I felt that dairy farming was to limited as a commercial activity, so I began studying the art of cheesemaking. I couldn't have made a better choice."

"The panoramic polder landscape and the traditional methods of preparing Dutch cheese, proved extremely appealing, especially for foreign visitors. I remember that on March 3, 1975, quite unexpectedly, the first motor coach filled with visitors pulled up to the grounds. We were totally unprepared!"

For better or for worse
In April 1985 I saw the family business, we had so laboriously worked to create, go up in smoke. The dairy was destroyed by a huge fire. The new Jacobs Hoeve, fully rebuilt and expanded since 1986, has resulted in a flourishing business. Fully devoted to the producing of high-quality cheese and to the enthusiastic reception of approximately one million visitors a year. To make all this possible, the Henri Willig cheese dairy is now assisted by 68 permanent employees and by just as many parttime working students.


Welcome
"Welcome to the website of Henri Willig Cheese Dairy, makers of exquisite Dutch Gouda cheese since 1975. I hope you'll find our website a useful resource of information and enjoy shopping at our online shop."

Yours sincerely,

Henri Willig