Stompetoren cheese
At CONO Cheesemakers For years, the idea for Stompetoren cheese lay on a shelf in a forgotten corner. With the previous owner's bankruptcy, the brand seemed poised to disappear forever. Until Kees Remijn was searching for a suitable label for his cheeses. An observant salesperson remembered the old Stompetoren label, delved into the storage unit, and unearthed it. His words stuck: "The brand does its job." That proved to be true.
The name Stompetoren wasn't chosen at random. The brand refers to the North Holland village of Stompetoren, where a cheese factory once stood. Therefore, the name embodies a piece of Dutch cheese tradition. This historical foundation still forms the brand's foundation.
Stompetoren cheese: a rock-solid A-brand
A powerful name alone isn't enough. The success of this brand is the result of over thirty years of hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication. The cheeses are produced by CONO Cheesemakers, known for their high-quality milk and artisanal methods. This ensures a consistent, reliable foundation of top quality.
Since its reintroduction, Kaashandel Remijn has carefully built up the brand. In collaboration with Gastrovino (a chain of specialty wine and delicatessen shops in the Netherlands), Stompetoren cheese was re-established in the market and gained national recognition.
Today, Stompetoren is an indispensable part of the cheese world. Many enthusiasts know the brand by name and actively ask for it in their shops. As Kees himself says: "There isn't a single cheesemonger who can say they've never had a request for Stompetoren."
Matured under perfect conditions
What sets Stompetoren apart is not just the production, but especially the maturation process. At Remijn Cheese Shop, we mature the cheeses ourselves in an optimal maturation environment. Precisely controlled temperature and humidity give the cheeses the time to fully develop.
This careful aging process ensures that Stompetoren cheeses develop their unique and characteristic flavor. From creamy and mild to powerful and richly aged. The combination of high-quality production at CONO and specialized aging at Kaashandel Remijn makes the brand a household name in Dutch specialty stores.
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