Veldhuyzen Kaas (part of MAAZ Cheese)

What Veldhuyzen Kaas (part of MAAZ Cheese) does

Veldhuyzen Kaas is a Netherlands-based cheese exporter headquartered in Bodegraven, founded in 1884, that functions as the international export arm of MAAZ Cheese. Per the available firmographic data, the company exports branded and specialty Gouda as well as other Dutch and European cheeses to markets outside the Netherlands, serving as the cross-border distribution vehicle for the parent group's portfolio. Its scale is small-to-mid-sized, with headcount disclosed in the 11-50 employee band and operations run from a single Dutch location.

The core product set centers on branded and specialty Gouda and complementary European cheese varieties; the company's role is distribution and export rather than primary production, which is handled within the MAAZ Cheese group. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no app or API surface, and the company website referenced in the data returned only a loading/verification placeholder, so product detail, certifications, and channel information are not evidenced in the input. The underlying go-to-market is consequently a B2B specialty food export motion, but specific pricing models, customer segments, marketing channels, and distribution channel details are not disclosed in the source material.

On revenue mechanics, the input contains no disclosed revenue, pricing, contract structure, or volume data. The company is privately held and within a larger parent (MAAZ Cheese), so economics are not separately reported. With 11-50 employees and a specialty cheese export focus, the implied scale is modest relative to industrial dairy exporters, but the heritage brand and parent integration are the principal commercial assets visible in the data.

Name

Veldhuyzen Kaas (part of MAAZ Cheese)

Website

https://veldhuyzenkaas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veldhuyzen Kaas is the export arm of MAAZ Cheese, distributing branded and specialty Gouda and other Dutch/European cheeses internationally from its base in Bodegraven, Netherlands. Founded in 1884, it serves B2B buyers outside the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cheese Export

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC), Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Specialty cheese export
• Gouda cheese
• Branded dairy products
• European cheese trade
• Cheese distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodegraven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Veldhuyzen Kaas is the export arm of MAAZ Cheese, exporting branded and specialty Gouda and other Dutch and European cheeses from the Netherlands to international markets. The company sources, prepares, and ships cheeses globally, leveraging MAAZ Cheese's production base to serve importers, distributors, and retail buyers outside the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Branded Gouda Cheese

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves2 records

Broad incumbents

• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy multinational producing a wide range of cheeses (including Gouda) along with milk, infant nutrition, and ingredients. Comparable as a large Netherlands-headquartered dairy incumbent with branded cheese exports across global markets.
• Leprino Foods: US-headquartered global cheese manufacturer producing mozzarella and other natural cheeses for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a large-scale natural cheese producer competing in similar international channels.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French specialty cheese group producing branded European cheeses for global markets. Comparable as a European specialty cheese exporter with a similar premium positioning and broad international reach.
• Kerry Group (Dairy Division): Irish-headquartered dairy and ingredients group producing cheese and dairy products for global retail and foodservice customers. Comparable as a European dairy exporter with branded and private-label cheese offerings.
• Lactalis: French global dairy leader with a large branded cheese portfolio including European specialties. Comparable as a major European dairy incumbent competing in the same global export channels.
• Arla Foods: Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative producing and exporting cheeses including Gouda-style varieties. Comparable as a large European dairy exporter competing in similar branded cheese categories.

Direct peers

• Royal Bel Group: Dutch specialty cheese company producing and exporting Gouda, Edam, and other natural cheeses worldwide. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based branded cheese exporter with a similar product mix and export focus.
• Henri Willig Group: Dutch family-owned specialty cheese producer and exporter of Gouda, goat cheese, and flavored cheese varieties. Comparable as a Netherlands-based branded specialty cheese exporter with similar heritage positioning.
• Fromagerie Bel: French specialty cheese producer (sister entity within Royal Bel Group) focused on branded and specialty natural cheeses. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialty cheese exporter with similar customer profiles and product mix.
• DOC Kaas: Netherlands-based cheese manufacturer specializing in Gouda production for retail and private-label brands globally. Closely comparable as a Dutch-focused natural cheese manufacturer with strong export orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veldhuyzen-kaas

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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