Welcome to Dutchland Frozen Foods!

A warm ‘hello’ to you from all of the folks at Dutchland Frozen Foods in Lester, Iowa. Dutchland Frozen Foods has been producing mouth-watering frozen food products for over 15 years.

The account begins on October 28, 1992 when Dutchland Frozen Foods (then doing business as Wyhe’s Choice) of Lester, Iowa turned out their first batch of dough. At the time the business founders, Wayne and Jennie Van Wyhe and their son Pete and his wife Susan, had no idea how successful their enterprise would eventually become. Today, with over 30 employees; a modern 14,000 square foot production facility, and the third generation working in the business, the Van Wyhe’s are, ‘thankful to God that it has all turned out.’

It All Started in a Converted Bank Building

The business opened in a former bank building on the main street of Lester, IA which the Van Wyhe family renovated. A refrigerated truck trailer was added to the back of the building for freezer storage.


Dutchland Frozen Foods was started in a converted bank building in 1992. In 1993, 1600 square feet of factory space was added to the original building.

New 9,000 Square Foot Production Facility Added July 2003

As the business continued to grow, the existing production facility was taxed to its limit. In July of 2003, a major 9,000 square-foot addition was opened which provides room for high-volume production equipment and cold storage, which can be accessed by fork lifts.


In July 2003 a 9,000 square foot addition was made to accommodate the increased production demands. A 30-ton tank outside stores C02 for freezing product.
As production continued to expand, an opportunity to purchase a 2,400 Sq. Ft. addition became available.  Construction began shortly thereafter to connect the addition to the current plant, making it accessible by forklifts.

This extra building capacity houses cold storage, dry storage, and an office area for personnel. This additional floor space brings our plant total to over 14,000 square feet, space which is required to efficiently manage day-to-day plant operations.


New products added to the line like the Whiffle Sticks™ and Pastry Puffins™ will help Dutchland Frozen Foods continue to grow.

New Company Logo Represents 'Generations of Quality'

The company logo defines what Dutchland Frozen Foods represents: 1) Dutch heritage, 2) third generation business and 3) products produced in the village of Lester, Iowa.

Wayne Van Wyhe’s parents immigrated to the United States from Holland as did Jennie’s. Their Dutch heritage has brought to Dutchland Frozen Foods characteristics critical for a successful frozen food business: roots in a country world-famous for great tasting food products, strong work ethic, and strict attention to quality and cleanliness.

Dutchland Frozen Foods is a third-generation family business. Wayne Van Wyhe and his son Pete are active in the day-to-day management of the business. A number of Pete’s children are also active in product production, sales and marketing, and accounting. Three generations of Van Wyhes active in the business demonstrates their long-term commitment to keeping the business growing and viable.

Finally, Dutchland Frozen Foods is located in America’s heartland—in the northwest corner of Iowa in the village of Lester. Lester is a rural community with a population of 200 people. The folks from Northwest Iowa and Dutchland Frozen Foods specifically are hard-working and are conscientious about the quality and consistency of the food products they produce.