Best thing I ever found in Bijenkorf Rotterdam was this weird guy who randomly struck up a conversation with me about the book I was looking at. (Back when they stills sold books and records). Next month that will be 39 years ago - and we're still together. 💖
Just don't know if it is still Dutch. I know it once was Dutch but between old Vendex, HEMA and Bijenkorf a lot of capital came from the USA. I doubt HEMA is Dutch today.
You’re right. Hema is a Dutch staple and deserves to be mentioned. Also, I suppose, AH, Gall & Gall, Etos and Kruidvat. So many good Dutch brands. Like I said, the Dutch are an enterprising bunch. ❤️
I have only just discovered your video channel and I must say I love the sympathetic and empathetic way you describe your life in the Netherlands. I wanted to start a vlog for years and just didn't do it and your videos have given me inspiration again. My tips for Dutch brands is a clothing brand Roosenstein Wolke. It is a Frisian family business (I have Frisian roots) that started in 1886 with the rooscap, a sailor's cap that they still make. They are now in their fifth generation and make sustainable clothing inspired by the rugged Frisian outdoors. Since I live in Utrecht, I also recommend a clothing shop that started making bespoke clothing in a modern way in 1997: New Tailor. I don't know if you actually call this a ‘brand’, like the next tip: Holtkamp. It is a patisserie that is a household name in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It's super traditional. And sometimes that's just really nice. Besides, if you really want to know how to make speculaas, tompouce, marzipan and other traditional Dutch products at home, you can always turn to Holtkamp's recipes.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words; they mean so much. If you want to start a vlog, I encourage you to do so. Just start. Promise me you will.😊Hit record, start telling your story and upload the video. That’s the biggest hurdle. Once you’ve started, the rest will follow naturally. I have learned so much in the week and a half that I’ve been doing it. And I have been having so much fun. I love to receive comments like yours, which spur me on. Thank you, too, for your insider tips on specialty Dutch brands and shops. I am sure other viewers will appreciate your suggestions, as I have. ❤️
Great choices Mike. I collect mid-century modern furniture, danish teak and abstract paintings. Whoppah is great. I love Marcel's green soap. Since my first visit to the States in 1979, I have bought most of my clothes there. My favorites are Levi's jeans and Fruit of the Loom shorts and t-shirts. When I visit my friends in Rochester, NY I get my groceries at Wholefoods and Trader Joe's. Back home I get all my groceries at Ekoplaza, the Dutch organic supermarket.
OMG! I think we are twins separated at birth! I also am a big fan of Levi’s. No other jeans fit (me) as well. And Fruit of the Loom. That’s an American classic, for sure. Mind you, I quite like the V-neck T-shirts from WE. You already know how much I love Whole Foods. It’s one of the few things I miss about the U.S. I, too, shop at EkoPlaza. Thanks, as always, for watching, Gert. 😃
@ That is a mighty long bus ride, Gert. 😊 You have no doubt seen many things along the way. I wish you the best in your continued journey (after retirement).
@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I never added up the miles, maybe I will some day. With a college background I never fancied an office job and enjoyed my freedom and constant change of scenery. We employ all walks of life with a second carreer as a busdriver. I can spend more time appreciating art and furniture and keeping in touch with my friends across the pond 😁
They don't make the processors but they make the machines that make the smallest processors. So I wouldn't say solely because without the manufacturers buying them we were nowhere.
The Bijenkorf in Rotterdam was taken down after the bombardment of the city in 1940, and was rebuilt in a version I grew up with and love, architecturally.
@@bloodymarvelous4790 I was going to mention Unilever but read that it is (now) a British company. The others you noted are definitely worthy brands. Thanks for weighing in. 👍
You know, for me the exceptional brand has to be ASML. What they did in 40 years, from zero to 100% market domination, is staggering. Only hope they won't fall into the Philips trap...
Funny that you mention that. It has only been a few years since most people realized that the frontier of industrial tech is from Veldhoven. Ben ex-ASMLer
Wolky is an interesting Dutch shoe brand. Unfortunately for you it’s only for women, but it’s my favorite shoe brand. I only walk on wolky’s. They are fashionable comfort shoes. And also very durable.
@@jannetteberends8730 Absolutely! I love Wolky and so many times have wished they made men’s shoes. My favorite brand of men’s shoes (for durability and comfort) are Camper (Spanish brand). 👟 Thanks for taking the time to comment. ❤️
@@marnixkalkman7254 You must have read that in a Dutch history book. 😆 Every account I’ve read says Columbus discovered America or the "New World”. Vikings such as Leif Eriksson visited North America centuries earlier, and - it should not be forgotten - Native American tribes lived in the Americas for centuries before either Columbus or the Vikings arrived. So the whole concept of Europeans “discovering” America is revisionist history. In any case, it certainly wasn’t the Dutch. Still, it’s true that Manhattan (Native American Indian name) was once New Amsterdam. But all that comes much later.
@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I'm ten years older than you are and I'm sorry to say: It seems to me today's youth has this habit 'of not recording historical facts'. It is disconcerting to see how many of 'us' forget what was common knowledge. More that that: How little fact based education is still being taught. Either I'm getting old and forgetting what school was like, or schooling has taken a turn into a direction that must be changed. 😢
@@Paul_C Things are certainly not what they used to be. You and I remember a time before Internet, when we had to learn the old fashioned way…from library research and books. These days, there’s so much mis-information, it’s difficult to discern fact from fiction. Thanks for your comment. 👍
@@tiniselles Those are, indeed, worthwhile products to mention in association with Haarlem (maybe in a subsequent video). I was more focused on brands this time around. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
@@j.vanderson6239 Oh my gosh, yes! Big fan of Verkade. Of course. Clearly, I have to make a follow-up video with more faves. Too many great Dutch brands to cover in such a short list. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Best thing I ever found in Bijenkorf Rotterdam was this weird guy who randomly struck up a conversation with me about the book I was looking at. (Back when they stills sold books and records). Next month that will be 39 years ago - and we're still together. 💖
@@KLKarin-bu2vu Oh my goodness…what a wonderful anecdote. I love it. How sweet. You see? Great things come from the Bijenkorf. No doubt about it. ❤️
Consider Hema. For small house hold items, and lots for children's items. They have some very branding deals with the Dutchest of Dutch IPs.
Just don't know if it is still Dutch. I know it once was Dutch but between old Vendex, HEMA and Bijenkorf a lot of capital came from the USA. I doubt HEMA is Dutch today.
You’re right. Hema is a Dutch staple and deserves to be mentioned. Also, I suppose, AH, Gall & Gall, Etos and Kruidvat. So many good Dutch brands. Like I said, the Dutch are an enterprising bunch. ❤️
I have only just discovered your video channel and I must say I love the sympathetic and empathetic way you describe your life in the Netherlands. I wanted to start a vlog for years and just didn't do it and your videos have given me inspiration again. My tips for Dutch brands is a clothing brand Roosenstein Wolke. It is a Frisian family business (I have Frisian roots) that started in 1886 with the rooscap, a sailor's cap that they still make. They are now in their fifth generation and make sustainable clothing inspired by the rugged Frisian outdoors. Since I live in Utrecht, I also recommend a clothing shop that started making bespoke clothing in a modern way in 1997: New Tailor. I don't know if you actually call this a ‘brand’, like the next tip: Holtkamp. It is a patisserie that is a household name in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It's super traditional. And sometimes that's just really nice. Besides, if you really want to know how to make speculaas, tompouce, marzipan and other traditional Dutch products at home, you can always turn to Holtkamp's recipes.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words; they mean so much. If you want to start a vlog, I encourage you to do so. Just start. Promise me you will.😊Hit record, start telling your story and upload the video. That’s the biggest hurdle. Once you’ve started, the rest will follow naturally. I have learned so much in the week and a half that I’ve been doing it. And I have been having so much fun. I love to receive comments like yours, which spur me on. Thank you, too, for your insider tips on specialty Dutch brands and shops. I am sure other viewers will appreciate your suggestions, as I have. ❤️
Great choices Mike. I collect mid-century modern furniture, danish teak and abstract paintings. Whoppah is great. I love Marcel's green soap. Since my first visit to the States in 1979, I have bought most of my clothes there. My favorites are Levi's jeans and Fruit of the Loom shorts and t-shirts. When I visit my friends in Rochester, NY I get my groceries at Wholefoods and Trader Joe's. Back home I get all my groceries at Ekoplaza, the Dutch organic supermarket.
OMG! I think we are twins separated at birth! I also am a big fan of Levi’s. No other jeans fit (me) as well. And Fruit of the Loom. That’s an American classic, for sure. Mind you, I quite like the V-neck T-shirts from WE. You already know how much I love Whole Foods. It’s one of the few things I miss about the U.S. I, too, shop at EkoPlaza. Thanks, as always, for watching, Gert. 😃
@BetterTogether-UnIr1 OMG indeed Mike. I'll be 66 next month and hope to retire in March after driving a transit bus for 38 years. 🚍
@ That is a mighty long bus ride, Gert. 😊 You have no doubt seen many things along the way. I wish you the best in your continued journey (after retirement).
@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I never added up the miles, maybe I will some day. With a college background I never fancied an office job and enjoyed my freedom and constant change of scenery. We employ all walks of life with a second carreer as a busdriver. I can spend more time appreciating art and furniture and keeping in touch with my friends across the pond 😁
@@gertstolk I think you chose wisely. You cannot put a price on freedom. 😊
Tony chocolonely and Rituals
@@fionaek Yes and yes!!! Thank you. Love them both! ❤️
One you wouldn't think of right away is ASML, solely responsible for the production of top notch micro processors worldwide.
They don't make the processors but they make the machines that make the smallest processors. So I wouldn't say solely because without the manufacturers buying them we were nowhere.
@@petervanderwoude6316 Someone else mentioned this as well. It’s definitely a strong Dutch brand/company.
The Bijenkorf in Rotterdam was taken down after the bombardment of the city in 1940, and was rebuilt in a version I grew up with and love, architecturally.
@@margreetanceaux3906 Thank you, Margreet. I’ll be sure to check out the Bijenkorf the next time I’m in your city. ❤️
Spyker, Unilever, Mammoet, Venco, De Ruijter, Verkade, Nutricia/Chocomel
@@bloodymarvelous4790 I was going to mention Unilever but read that it is (now) a British company. The others you noted are definitely worthy brands. Thanks for weighing in. 👍
Chocomel is no longer owned by Nutricia (and hasn't been for 2 decades)
@@rmyikzelf5604 Is it still Dutch? I know it’s still lekker. 😋
You know, for me the exceptional brand has to be ASML. What they did in 40 years, from zero to 100% market domination, is staggering. Only hope they won't fall into the Philips trap...
@@paulc8799 Without a doubt, a top contender for Dutch mega-brand. Good one.☝️
Funny that you mention that.
It has only been a few years since most people realized that the frontier of industrial tech is from Veldhoven. Ben ex-ASMLer
@TriAngles3D my first employment was at Electron Optics in Acht. Not far away from the birthplace of the first asml product 😊
@@paulc8799 You saw it from the start. I had a feeling you were not your average youtuber :)
I was half expecting Droste to be on your list :)
@@TheHighlander71 Now how did I miss that? Next list! 😃
Wolky is an interesting Dutch shoe brand. Unfortunately for you it’s only for women, but it’s my favorite shoe brand. I only walk on wolky’s. They are fashionable comfort shoes. And also very durable.
@@jannetteberends8730 Absolutely! I love Wolky and so many times have wished they made men’s shoes. My favorite brand of men’s shoes (for durability and comfort) are Camper (Spanish brand). 👟 Thanks for taking the time to comment. ❤️
Chocomel and de Ruijter
@@Mrevolva Excellent choices! 😋
DeRuijter is American (Kraft Heinz Company)
@@sonnylatchstring ok just read about it selling in 2015 but founded as a duch company , but thanks
@ You see? Americans have great taste. Haha. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Might the most profound Dutch name/brand be Yankees...
@@TriAngles3D Definitely a major Dutch contribution: Janke/Jan Kaas/Jan Kees/Yankees!🧀 ⚾️
The first stockexchange and you nane Haarlem is an dutch name becouse the dutch discoverd the US
Ever heard of Columbus?
@@marnixkalkman7254 You must have read that in a Dutch history book. 😆 Every account I’ve read says Columbus discovered America or the "New World”. Vikings such as Leif Eriksson visited North America centuries earlier, and - it should not be forgotten - Native American tribes lived in the Americas for centuries before either Columbus or the Vikings arrived. So the whole concept of Europeans “discovering” America is revisionist history. In any case, it certainly wasn’t the Dutch. Still, it’s true that Manhattan (Native American Indian name) was once New Amsterdam. But all that comes much later.
@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I'm ten years older than you are and I'm sorry to say: It seems to me today's youth has this habit 'of not recording historical facts'. It is disconcerting to see how many of 'us' forget what was common knowledge. More that that: How little fact based education is still being taught. Either I'm getting old and forgetting what school was like, or schooling has taken a turn into a direction that must be changed. 😢
@@Paul_C Things are certainly not what they used to be. You and I remember a time before Internet, when we had to learn the old fashioned way…from library research and books. These days, there’s so much mis-information, it’s difficult to discern fact from fiction. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Gstar
@@harmvanhassel4010 Ah, yes, yet another great Dutch brand. Thanks for your comment. 👍
You could have mentioned Haarlemmer olie or Haarlemmer halletjes 😂
Dutch brands, Heineken, Unilever, Philips, etc.
He mentioned Heineken and Philips in the video @@tiniselles
@@tiniselles Those are, indeed, worthwhile products to mention in association with Haarlem (maybe in a subsequent video). I was more focused on brands this time around. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
🤢… 😁
Everything I ever bought at Bijenkorf, breaks or falls apart. Not worth my money.
@@womenfrom0202 Sorry to hear that. Guess I’ve been lucky. They do have an excellent return policy, by the way. 😃
Verkade … definitely !!
@@j.vanderson6239 Oh my gosh, yes! Big fan of Verkade. Of course. Clearly, I have to make a follow-up video with more faves. Too many great Dutch brands to cover in such a short list. Thanks for your comment. 👍
Verkade is from Turkey nowadays (Yıldız Holding)
@ I did not know that. Obviously, the Turkish have great taste, too. 😃