What Uniekaas does

Uniekaas Holland B.V. is a Dutch cheese producer and brand operating as a subsidiary of DMK Group, a German dairy conglomerate, following a 2017 merger with DOC Dairy Partners. The company produces traditional Dutch Goudse cheese at a single consolidated facility in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, claiming heritage dating back to 1895 and positioning itself as the oldest cheese brand in the Netherlands. Its product portfolio spans five aging tiers (Jong, Jong Belegen, Belegen, Extra Belegen, Oud), a specialty Komijn (cumin) variant, and a grated cooking line (Rasp Mild, Jong Belegen, Pittig, Oud). Production follows a 'van koe tot koelkast' (cow to refrigerator) model with full chain control, sourcing Dutch meadow milk from the DOC Kaas dairy cooperative and using vegetarian rennet since 2020.

The company sells its products exclusively through Dutch retail channels, with listings across multiple supermarket chains including Dirk, Nettorama, Vomar, Poiesz, Dekamarkt, and Boni. Distribution is limited to the Netherlands, and revenue is generated through one-time retail product sales across sliced, piece, and grated formats. Uniekaas runs a consumer-facing website featuring recipe content, sustainability messaging, and a celebrity chef (Miljuschka) co-branded e-book as top-of-funnel content marketing, but does not sell directly through e-commerce. Pricing is set at Dutch retail and is not publicly disclosed. The business model is a traditional consumer packaged goods operation with no disclosed SaaS, subscription, licensing, or B2B revenue streams, and no public financial disclosures are available.

Name

Uniekaas

Legal name

Uniekaas Holland B.V.

Website

https://uniekaas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Uniekaas is a Dutch cheese producer and the oldest cheese brand in the Netherlands, manufacturing traditional Goudse cheese (five aging tiers plus grated and specialty variants) at a single facility in Kaatsheuvel and selling exclusively through Dutch supermarket chains under DMK Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF), Cheese Aging/Affineur Services (Maturation & Cave-Aging) (AFAHABAH)

Keywords

• Dutch Goudse cheese
• Artisan dairy products
• Grated cooking cheese
• Traditional Dutch cheese
• Cheese retail brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaatsheuvel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Uniekaas generates revenue through the sale of cheese products (Goudse kazen, specialty cheeses, grated cheese) through retail supermarket distribution channels across the Netherlands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Uniekaas is a Dutch cheese producer that manufactures and sells traditional Goudse (Gouda) cheese varieties for retail consumers. Its portfolio includes aged whole/sliced cheeses (Jong, Jong Belegen, Belegen, Extra Belegen, Oud), specialty flavored cheeses such as Komijn (cumin), and a cooking line of pre-grated cheeses (Rasp Mild, Rasp Jong Belegen, Rasp Pittig, Rasp Oud), all distributed primarily through Dutch supermarket chains under the Uniekaas brand.

Product overview

Uniekaas is a Dutch cheese company and the oldest cheese brand in the Netherlands. The company operates a single unified product portfolio centered on traditional Goudse kaas (Dutch Gouda cheese), with products organized along two main lines: (1) a core line of whole/sliced cheeses spanning five aging levels (Jong, Jong belegen, Belegen, Extra belegen, and Oud), and (2) a cooking line of pre-grated cheeses (Rasp Mild, Rasp Jong Belegen, Rasp Pittig, Rasp Oud) designed for cooking applications. A specialty line offers flavored variants like Komijn (cumin). The company manages the entire production chain from cow to fridge, using sustainable Dutch meadow milk from DOC Kaas cooperative, and has phased out animal rennet in favor of vegetarian rennet since 2020. All products are free from artificial preservatives and flavorings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jong (Young Cheese) Young Dutch Goudse cheese with a soft and creamy taste, ripened for 5 weeks. Suitable for sandwiches, lunch, or as bite-sized pieces. Targeted at everyday Dutch consumers.
• Jong Belegen (Young Mature Cheese) Semi-mature Dutch Goudse cheese with a balanced flavor profile between young and mature cheese, for Dutch retail consumers.
• Belegen (Mature Cheese) Mature Dutch Goudse cheese with a fuller, more developed flavor compared to younger varieties, for Dutch retail consumers.
• Extra Belegen (Extra Mature Cheese) Extra mature Dutch Goudse cheese with an even fuller and more intense flavor profile, for Dutch retail consumers.
• Oud (Old Cheese) Old Dutch Goudse cheese with a pungent, full-bodied flavor and no artificial preservatives or flavorings. For Dutch retail consumers.
• Komijn (Cumin Cheese) Specialty Dutch cheese flavored with cumin seeds, offering a distinctive spiced taste profile for Dutch retail consumers.
• Rasp Jong Belegen (Grated Young Mature Cheese) Pre-grated young mature cheese suitable for cooking, pasta, pizza, and gratin dishes. For Dutch retail consumers.
• Rasp Oud (Grated Old Cheese) Pre-grated old cheese for cooking applications requiring intense, pungent cheese flavor. For Dutch retail consumers.
• Rasp Mild (Grated Mild Cheese) Pre-grated mild cheese for cooking with a gentler flavor suitable for various dishes. For Dutch retail consumers.
• Rasp Pittig (Grated Spicy Cheese) Pre-grated spicy cheese for cooking with an extra kick of flavor. For Dutch retail consumers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DMK GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2017Uniekaas Holland B.V. became part of DMK Group in late 2017 when Uniekaas Holland and DOC Dairy Partners combined forces. DMK is a German dairy company and parent organization of Uniekaas.
• DOC KaascoreOthersDOC Kaas is a dairy cooperative and the second largest in the Netherlands. They supply the milk for Uniekaas cheese. The fresh milk is delivered daily by farmers who are part of DOC Kaas in Hoogeveen.
• Miljuschka (Celebrity Chef)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiljuschka is a Dutch celebrity chef who collaborates with Uniekaas on recipe content, featuring her favorite cheesy recipes in an e-book and website recipes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• DOC Kaas: Netherlands-based dairy cooperative and Uniekaas's primary milk supplier; also produces and exports Dutch Gouda-style cheese globally, making it a directly comparable Dutch Goudse cheese manufacturer with overlapping customer and product profile.
• Royal A-ware: Large Dutch family-owned dairy processor producing Gouda-style cheeses for private label and branded customers across Europe; directly competes with Uniekaas in Dutch supermarket cheese aisles and foodservice channels.
• Leerdammer (Bel Group brand): Bel Group's Dutch-style hole-ripened cheese brand produced in the Netherlands and Germany; directly comparable to Uniekaas as a branded Dutch-origin cheese competing in European supermarket cheese aisles.

Broad incumbents

• Arla Foods: Large European dairy cooperative with broad cheese portfolio including Castello and other specialty/aged cheeses; comparable to Uniekaas in production of ripened natural cheeses and pan-European retail distribution.
• FrieslandCampina: One of the world's largest dairy cooperatives and a dominant Dutch cheese producer (including branded Gouda); competes directly with Uniekaas in Dutch retail and is a major counterparty for Dutch supermarket dairy buyers.
• Bel Group: Major French dairy group producing branded cheeses (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri, Leerdammer); comparable to Uniekaas as a branded European cheese manufacturer with retail distribution and aging expertise.
• DMK Group: German dairy conglomerate and Uniekaas's parent company; produces cheese, butter, and dairy ingredients across Europe and is comparable as the corporate parent and operational peer in ripened cheese manufacturing.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy company with extensive cheese portfolio (Président, Galbani, etc.); comparable as a diversified ripened and specialty cheese manufacturer with global retail reach that dwarfs Uniekaas's Dutch-only footprint.
• Kerrygold: Irish dairy brand owned by Ornua, producing branded cheeses and butter with strong European retail presence; comparable to Uniekaas as a heritage dairy brand selling ripened cheeses through supermarket channels.

Regional players

• Tillamook County Creamery Association: US farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing branded cheese, ice cream, and dairy products with strong regional brand equity; comparable to Uniekaas as a heritage-driven branded cheese manufacturer with deep retail penetration in its home geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uniekaas-170045416375111
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uniekaas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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