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Old Amsterdam won silver medal in Russia
First Russian quality prize for Old Amsterdam
During the Prodexpo food fair in Moscow, Old Amsterdam won a silver medal for ‘Best product 2012’ in dairy produce. After having been rewarded several times nationally and internationally, this is the first prize for the Dutch cheese brand in Russia.
Astronaut André Kuipers takes Old Amsterdam cheese on board space trip
Old Amsterdam cheese rises sky high! Dutch astronaut André Kuipers received NASA’s formal consent to take his favorite cheese – Old Amsterdam – on board of his next space mission in December 2011. Old Amsterdam premium Aged Gouda will go into space with Dutch astronaut André Kuipers and will be shared with American and Russian colleagues.Old Amsterdam Receives Superior Taste Award for Second Year
Old Amsterdam Receives Superior Taste Award for Second Year
On April 23rd, Old Amsterdam, Dutch-style Gouda, received the prestigious Superior Taste Award in Brussels. This international quality award is issued by the International Taste & Quality Institute (ITQI) and considered the Michelin star of the food & beverage industry. Old Amsterdam was also honored last year.
Old Amsterdam wins Best of Class 2010 Wisconsin World Championship Cheese Contest
Old Amsterdam wins Best of Class 2010 Wisconsin World Championship Cheese ContestMarch 19, 2010…Westland Kaasspecialiteiten BV, located in Huizen, The Netherlands, makers of Old Amsterdam, won Best of Class in the Aged Gouda Categoryat this year’s Wisconsin World Championship Cheese Contest.
Old Amsterdam receives Superior Taste Award
In Brussels, on Thursday 28 May 2009, the Dutch cheese brand Old Amsterdam was awarded the prestigious Superior Taste Award. This international quality award is issued by the International Taste & Quality Institute (ITQI) and is the Michelin star of the food & beverage industry. Old Amsterdam is the only Dutch cheese to have received this award.
Spanish taste award for Old Amsterdam
Old Amsterdam has won an important taste prize in Spain. The fastest growing cheese brand in the Netherlands has been declared Sabor del Año 2010 (Taste of the Year 2010).







