haarlemsdagbladApr 29, 2026, 18:00

Nostalgic candy shop Ieteke in Santpoort closes its doors after five years: ‘It’s not yet a final goodbye’

Annemarie and Fedor Haaker have closed their nostalgic candy store, Ieteke, in Santpoort-Noord after five years of operation. The owners decided to shut down because the business's turnover no longer justified the amount of effort required to run it. Although the shop is currently closed, the owners suggested that this may not be a permanent goodbye.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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