The Mekkerstee: A Family Business

De Mekkerstee is a family-run business with 650 organic goats, producing a range of products. It includes a farm shop, a hospitality section, and a care department employing people with disabilities. Their latest product, goat cheese, combines the creaminess of goat milk with the taste of Maasdam, resulting in a unique and popular product. The cheese was developed through a long process by dedicated cheesemakers and is now available to consumers.

What type of business is the Mekkerstee?

• A family business

• A technology company

• A government organization

• A non-profit organization

How many organic goats does the Mekkerstee have?

• 800

• 700

• 650

• 500

What is the focus of the care department at the Mekkerstee?

• Developing new cheese products

• Employing people with disabilities

• Expanding the farm shop

• Training new farmers

What is the slogan of the Mekkerstee?

• Quality over quantity

• Fresh from the farm

• Made with care

• Sustainability first

What is unique about the new goat cheese product?

• It is aged for 10 years

• It combines creaminess with a unique taste

• It has a spicy flavor

• It is made with cow's milk

What was the process like for developing the new goat cheese?

• Outsourced to another company

• Quick and easy

• Long with ups and downs

• Done in a week

How did consumers react to the new goat cheese?

• They disliked it

• They were indifferent

• They were confused by it

• It was well-received

What is the local saying about the new cheese on Flakkee?

• It's a cheese that must be tried

• It's a cheese that is too expensive

• It's a cheese that is not worth it

• It's a cheese that is too spicy