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string(238) "CONO Kaasmakers is a finalist in the NHN Business Awards 2026 in the Large Company category! Earlier this year, thanks to your votes, we received the People’s Choice Award for Best Company in North Holland 2026. What a wonderful honor..."

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string(230) "Once a year, the weekly cheese market in Alkmaar is extra special, as that is when the induction ceremony for the Honorary Guild of North Holland Cheese takes place. On Friday, September 4, 2026, individuals who have..."

Inauguration of the North Holland Cheese Honorary Guild 2026

September 7, 2026
Once a year, the weekly cheese market in Alkmaar is extra special, as that is when the induction ceremony for the Honorary Guild of North Holland Cheese takes place. On Friday, September 4, 2026, individuals who have distinguished themselves... were once again honored.
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string(223) "On Friday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m., Marco Hoebe, foreman of the cheese-making facility at CONO Kaasmakers, will ring the bell at the Alkmaar Cheese Market. This will mark the official start of the cheese market, which, according to centuries-old..."

Marco Hoebe rings the bell at the Alkmaar cheese market

August 10, 2026
On Friday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m., Marco Hoebe, foreman of the cheese-making facility at CONO Kaasmakers, will ring the bell at the Alkmaar Cheese Market. This will mark the official start of the cheese market, which, according to centuries-old...
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string(239) "Max Lazary, winner of the 2025 Cheesemonger Invitational, will ring the bell at the Alkmaar Cheese Market. On Friday, July 17, Max Lazary—named Best Cheesemonger at the 2025 Cheesemonger Invitational—will ring the bell at the invitation of CONO Kaasmakers..."

Max Lazary rings the bell at the Alkmaar cheese market

July 17, 2026
Max Lazary, winner of the 2025 Cheesemonger Invitational, will ring the bell at the Alkmaar Cheese Market. On Friday, July 17, Max Lazary—named Best Cheesemonger at the 2025 Cheesemonger Invitational—will ring the bell at the invitation of CONO Kaasmakers...
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string(230) "A moment to be proud of together: CONO Kaasmakers has been granted the title of 'Purveyor to the Royal Household' for another 25 years. Today, Mayor Ellen van Selm of the municipality of Purmerend visited our cheese factory in Westbeemster..."

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string(278) "CONO Kaasmakers' climate targets have been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This officially confirms CONO's near-term science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and..."

SBTi Validates CONO Kaasmakers' Climate Targets

July 9, 2026
CONO Kaasmakers’ climate targets have been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This officially confirms CONO’s near-term science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and...
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string(248) "Beemster® has once again won international awards. At the 2026 International Cheese & Dairy Awards, Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru and Beemster® X-O- together received three gold awards. Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru was awarded..."

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string(211) "On Friday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m., Gabriela, a cheesemaker at CONO Kaasmakers, rang the bell at the Alkmaar cheese market. This was the signal that the market could begin, entirely in keeping with tradition. Prior to the visit to the..."

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string(274) "Last night, CONO Kaasmakers won the People's Choice Award at the Best Business in North Holland competition. It is a special honor of which we are incredibly proud. The competition celebrates entrepreneurship that looks beyond mere results. Businesses..."

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string(234) "CONO Kaasmakers is acquiring the Dutch premium butter company Van de Koe. This move strengthens our position in the premium butter segment. We are also expanding our product portfolio with a distinctive brand that stands for..."

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string(220) "During the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin, Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru was named World Champion Cheese 2026. With a score of 98.68 out of 100 points, our Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru surpassed all..."

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string(214) "Arthur van Esveld has been working at CONO Kaasmakers since 1993. He started as head of the pre-production facility and laboratory and grew within our cooperative in the years that followed. A special moment in his career..."

#IamCONO with Arthur van Esveld

March 5, 2026
Arthur van Esveld has been working at CONO Kaasmakers since 1993. He started as head of the pre-production facility and laboratory and grew within our cooperative in the years that followed. A special moment in his career...
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