Hollandia Bakeries Limited

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Hollandia Bakeries presently, is a large thriving cookie manufacturer. Hollandia has a history of hard work, family loyalty and strong Dutch traditions in great taste and high quality products. In 1952, Willem Bruinink with his son-in-law Joop De Voest Sr. opened a small retail bakery in Chatham, Ontario. The bakery, specializing in Dutch style cookies, pies and buns, was well received by the community. In 1954, this bakery in Chatham was sold. Willem¹s son Henry relocated to Mt. Brydges, Ontario and assumed ownership of another retail bakery. This bakery was renamed Hollandia Bakery .

In 1970, this success could have been destroyed with the building and equipment when a vicious fire engulfed the factory. Instead of focusing on their loss, the family focused on what they had to offer ­ namely a tradition of great taste. The family had a strong belief in their product and the ability to overcome hardship. Reconstruction of a new plant began immediately. Barely one year later, a new modern bakery was up and running and the growth of Hollandia Bakeries continued.

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