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We’ve teamed up with our pals at Artikaas<\/a> to shine a spotlight on sustainability in Dutch cheesemaking, from eco-friendly dairy practices to harnessing the flavor of each season in their cheeses.<\/em><\/p>\n When someone mentions the Netherlands, your mind may go to tulip fields, windmills, or wooden shoes. Maybe you think of canals and bikes, or perhaps Van Gogh. \u201cGoing Dutch\u201d has long been synonymous with splitting a tab among friends. But since at least the 12th century, going Dutch has also meant a deep connection to the land\u2014and a cheesemaking tradition squarely rooted in environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n For over 2,000 years, dairy farmers in the Netherlands have maintained an enduring commitment to traditional methods that put animal and land welfare at the forefront of crafting delicious cheese. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the work of Artikaas, who\u2019ve been crafting Gouda for six generations. This company is the joint effort of the Bouter and Anker families, who got their respective starts in cheesemaking in 1890 and 1963. Since joining forces in 2010, they\u2019ve shared over 21 million pounds of Gouda with cheese lovers worldwide. They\u2019ve instilled a sense of responsibility for their land, animals, and community into every wheel\u2014a value that\u2019s been synonymous with Dutch cheesemaking since day one.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re deeply grateful for the sustainable and socially responsible traditions that have guided us,\u201d says Jessica Frey, Marketing Director at Dutch Cheese Makers. \u201cBy following in their footsteps, we are helping conserve the fertile lands and family farms for generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
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