Bodegraven, Netherlands

Vepo Cheese N.V.

Dutch family business specializing in cutting, grating, portioning and packaging of semi-hard and hard cheeses for retail, foodservice and industrial customers worldwide.

Vepo Cheese N.V. is a family-owned business with 100 years of heritage in cheese handling. Founded in 1920, the company has grown through multiple generations to become a specialized cheese processor operating two production facilities in Bodegraven and Oudewater in the Netherlands. The company cuts, grates, portions and packages various Dutch and European cheese varieties according to customer specifications.

The company supplies cheese products globally to retail, foodservice and industrial customers. Their product range includes grated cheese, cheese in mini blocks, flaked cheese and cheese slices. In 2024, they launched a new high-protein cheese variant under the Cheez'up brand. The company holds IFS certifications and maintains strict quality standards with food safety and health at the core of operations.

Vepo Cheese operates with a commitment to sustainability, sustainability through their Vepo Forward strategy, including investments in solar energy across all locations. The family business is led by Mark Verkleij (CEO) and Marlou Bink-Verkleij (Director of Marketing & Sustainability), with support from a team of specialized departments including production, quality assurance, customer service and supply chain management.

The company continues a tradition of entrepreneurship while maintaining flexibility to meet changing market demands and customer requirements. As a third and fourth generation family enterprise, Vepo Cheese emphasizes reliability, continuity, and sustainable growth.

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Cheese

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