Frau Antje cheese and butter

Frau Antje is a legendary brand and marketing figure representing Dutch dairy quality in the German market. Originally created in 1959 by the Dutch Dairy Organization (NZO), the character became an iconic 'cheese ambassador' through television commercials and trade fairs. The brand specializes in traditional Dutch dairy products, most notably Gouda cheese and high-quality butter.

Today, the brand is managed and distributed by Royal FrieslandCampina, one of the world's largest dairy cooperatives. While the NZO continues to use the figure for promotional purposes (including a major presence at the International Green Week 2026), the commercial rights for the specific 'Frau Antje' product line are held by FrieslandCampina. The products are manufactured in the Netherlands using milk from local Dutch farmers, maintaining the brand's long-standing promise of authenticity and tradition.