FrieslandCampina is one of the world's largest dairy cooperatives and has earned a reputation for excellence by providing a wide range of high-quality cheeses.

But if they have to compare it to another dairy product, Dutch Edam cheese is the closest. “Mini Babybel is an edam-style cheese made from pasteurised milk,” Babybel says. That makes sense.

Edam has been produced in the Netherlands as far back as the 15th century, one of many iconic cheeses developed by the Dutch, ...

Cheese from Edam itself will be labelled Noord-Hollandse Edammer. There are also low-fat and vegetarian Edams available, both coated in the same red wax as the standard cheese. Edam with a green ...