Landgoed Kaamps

What Landgoed Kaamps does

Landgoed Kaamps is a family-owned dairy farm and agritourism estate operated by the Nijland family in Deurningen, Twente (Overijssel), Netherlands. The estate runs a herd of approximately 280 cows whose milk is processed on-site in a cheese dairy that has been operational since 1985, yielding 40-plus artisanal cheeses sold under two sub-brands: Boer'n Trots (washed-rind specialty cheeses including X.O., Hooibloem, Knoflook Truffel and honey-coated varieties) and Boer Herbert (traditional young, medium and aged cheeses). Adjacent dairy output — fresh milk, butter and quark — supports both on-site and online sales, alongside a category of cheese dips, sauces, curated boxes (Keezenbox, Tapasbox) and gift baskets for occasions ranging from birthdays to corporate gifting. The Boer'n Trots line has earned international recognition, including a Gold medal at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and 2nd place nationally at the 2026 Nationale Competities Foodspecialiteiten.

Beyond production, Landgoed Kaamps operates an on-site farm shop ('Landgoedwinkel') selling its own and regional specialties, the Brasserie 't Veurhoes restaurant open seven days a week (09:00-18:00), and a programme of paid cheese-making workshops, farm tours and structured arrangements ('arrangementen') for adults, children, families and business clients. Distribution is hybrid: direct on-site retail and hospitality, an e-commerce webshop shipping nationwide in the Netherlands, and wholesale through cheese specialty retailers and markets via a distribution partnership with Vandersterre. The estate is also integrated into Twente's regional tourism infrastructure as an official ANWB bicycle service point (with e-bike charging) and a featured stop on Route.nl cycling and walking routes. Marketing combines the company website (kaamps.nl), content/blog, email newsletter, and Google Analytics/Ads-driven acquisition.

Commercially, the business is a privately held family enterprise with no external investors, parent company or subsidiaries. It operates from a single site in Deurningen and combines DTC on-site sales, DTC e-commerce, wholesale cheese distribution, and on-property hospitality/experiences under one roof. Revenue is generated from unit-priced cheese and dairy retail, pay-as-you-go workshop fees (€39.50 adult / €19 child), brasserie dining, gift basket and curated box sales, and recurring wholesale shipments to specialty retailers. The blended model — anchored by a multi-generational family farming operation and diversified across consumer retail, hospitality, education and B2B gifting — is the company's defining commercial structure.

Name

Landgoed Kaamps

Legal name

Kaamps

Website

https://kaamps.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landgoed Kaamps is a family-owned Dutch dairy farm in Deurningen, Twente, operating an on-site cheese dairy (since 1985) that produces Boer'n Trots specialty cheeses and Boer Herbert traditional cheeses from its own 280-cow herd, selling directly through a farm shop, brasserie, cheese-making workshops, and a nationwide e-commerce webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese and Dairy Farm

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasture-Based & Grazing Dairy Systems (AFAEACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO), Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Dairy farming
• Agritourism experiences
• Farm shop retail
• Cheese making workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landgoedwinkel (Farm Shop): On-site retail sales of artisanal cheeses, dairy products (milk, butter, quark), regional specialties, gift baskets and merchandise.
2. Brasserie 't Veurhoes: Restaurant dining on-site, open 7 days a week 09:00-18:00. Kitchen closes at 17:30.
3. Workshops & Activities: Cheese-making workshops (€39.50 adults, €19 children), farm tours, activities for kids and adults, business events.
4. Webshop / E-commerce: Online sales of Boer'n Trots cheeses, dairy products, dips, sauces, and gift boxes delivered nationwide in Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Landgoed Kaamps is a family-operated dairy farm and agritourism estate that produces artisanal cheeses and fresh dairy products from its own herd of approximately 280 cows, and sells them through an on-site farm shop, an e-commerce webshop, and a brasserie. The estate also offers cheese-making workshops, farm tours, activities for children and families, and facilities for corporate events.

Product overview

Landgoed Kaamps is a traditional Dutch dairy farm and agritourism destination operated by the Nijland family in Deurningen, Twente. The core product offering centers on artisanal cheese production from the farm's own cows, sold under two sub-brands: Boer'n Trots (specialty cheeses washed with caramel, honey, or specialty coatings including varieties like X.O., Hooibloem, and specialty toppings) and Boer Herbert (traditional young, young-aged, and aged cheeses). Additional products include cheese dips, fresh dairy (milk, butter, quark), gift baskets, and take-home boxes. The experience offering includes an on-site brasserie ('t Veurhoes), cheese-making workshops, farm tours, and activities for children, families, and business groups. The company operates a retail shop and online webshop for direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boer'n Trots: Artisanal cheese brand featuring washed-rind cheeses made with caramel, honey, or specialty flavors. Includes varieties such as Hooibloem, X.O., Knoflook Truffel, Geit Honing, and various other specialty cheeses produced at Landgoed Kaamps.
• Boer Herbert

Products and services

• Boer'n Trots Cheeses
• Boer Herbert Traditional Cheeses
• Fresh Dairy Products
• Cheese Dips and Sauces
• Gift Baskets and Selection Boxes
• Brasserie 't Veurhoes
• Cheese-Making Workshop
• Landgoedwinkel (Farm Shop)

Quantifiable outcome

• International recognition at International Cheese & Dairy Awards (Gold - Knoflook Truffel, Bronze - Geit Honing)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VandersterreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVandersterre serves as a distribution contact point for Boer'n Trots cheeses, helping distribute the specialty cheeses to various retail locations throughout Netherlands.
• ANWBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandgoed Kaamps is an official ANWB Fietsservicepunt (bicycle service point), serving as a designated stop for cyclists touring through Twente, with services including tire repairs and e-bike charging (ION charging point for 4 bikes).
• Route.nlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Route.nl to promote cycling and walking routes through Twente that feature Landgoed Kaamps as a destination stop, with routes visible on the Route.nl platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weerribben Zuivel: Weerribben Zuivel is a Dutch family dairy farm that processes its own milk into specialty cheeses and dairy products sold on-site and online. Comparable to Landgoed Kaamps in combining artisanal dairy production with farm-shop retail and a regional brand identity.
• Hoeve Biesland: Hoeve Biesland is a Dutch family dairy farm with on-site cheese-making, a farm shop, and educational visitor activities near Delft. It shares Landgoed Kaamps's combination of artisanal cheese, direct retail, and agritourism within a regional Dutch setting.
• Remeker: Remeker is a Dutch pasture-based organic dairy farm in North Holland producing its own artisan cheeses on-site. It mirrors Landgoed Kaamps's model of single-estate, cow-to-cheese production with sustainability-led practices, making it the closest comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Henri Willig: Henri Willig is an established Dutch cheese brand operating multiple farm locations, retail stores, and global distribution. It overlaps with Landgoed Kaamps on cow-cheese production and on-site farm experiences but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Cono Kaasmakers: Cono Kaasmakers is a Dutch dairy cooperative best known for Beemster and Graskaas, with its own farm-to-cheese sustainability program. Competes with Landgoed Kaamps in pasture-based Dutch cheese but at cooperative/industrial scale rather than a single farm.
• Royal A-ware: Royal A-ware is one of the largest Dutch dairy processors, producing private-label and branded cheeses. It is a broad incumbent in the Dutch specialty cheese space and a relevant comparator for Boer'n Trots's wholesale distribution ambitions.
• Beemster Kaas: Beemster is a major Dutch premium cheese brand sourced from a cooperative of North Holland dairy farms. While not a single-estate operator, it competes in the same premium Dutch specialty cheese category where Boer'n Trots is positioned.
• FrieslandCampina: FrieslandCampina is the largest Dutch dairy cooperative, producing a vast portfolio of cheeses and dairy products. Although operating at vastly different scale, it sets the pricing, retail distribution, and regulatory context in which Landgoed Kaamps competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LandgoedKaamps
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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