Maredsous Double Crème spreadable cheese

Maredsous cheese traces its heritage back to the Abbey of Maredsous, a Benedictine monastery in Denée, Belgium, founded in 1872. While the monks first began making cheese in the 1950s using traditional recipes, the brand's commercial production has significantly evolved.

Today, the Maredsous brand is a major name in the processed and spreadable cheese market. The brand's manufacturing and commercial rights were acquired by the French multinational Bel Group. While the products maintain deep roots in Belgian culinary tradition and are widely distributed across the Benelux region, manufacturing occurs in both Belgium and France under the supervision of the Bel Group.

As of 2026, the ultimate owner remains the Bel Group (Groupe Bel), a family-owned French company headquartered in Suresnes. The Bel Group is a global leader in branded cheeses, known for its focus on providing healthy and sustainable dairy and fruit-based snacks.