Urk Seafood member Sea Fresh has purchased additional land on the Stortemelk, creating space for expansion of its premises. The purchased lot, which previously housed several company boxes, has now been cleared for further development. Due to the company’s growth,…
Our member Kramers’ Seafood has been nominated for the title Enterprise of the Year 2025, an annual award of Bedrijvenkring Urk. As part of the nomination, the jury recently visited the company to gain insight into its business processes, methods…
Our member Seafood Connection will continue under the name Umios next year. The name change follows the repositioning of Japanese parent company Maruha Nichiro Corporation, active worldwide in the fish and seafood sector. Seafood Connection is thirty years old and…
Our member Norwegian Seafood Group has announced the appointment of Johannes Korf as Managing Director of Norwegian Seafood Europe B.V. He will assume this position effective January 1, 2026. Norwegian Seafood Europe focuses on salmon processing, including fillets, portions and…
URK – The Urk Association of Fish Wholesalers and Processors (VVU) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The anniversary magazine, recently distributed in Urk, offers a comprehensive reflection on the evolution of the local seafood industry. The magazine features…
Our member Fiskano is now fully established in its new premises at Het Spijk on Urk. The modern office, located in a prominent sight location next to the Dutch Fishermen’s Union, was inaugurated before the summer. The family business was…
Sea Fresh named Best Dutch Supplier at MSC Benelux Awards 2025 During the MSC Benelux Awards 2025, our member Sea Fresh was elected Best Dutch Supplier. A special recognition for their long-term commitment to sustainability within the fish chain. According…
Our member Dayseaday is working on two major construction projects to enable further growth. Both at the current location on Vliestroom and at the new business park Port of Urk, preparations are being made for new construction. On the Vliestroom,…
At our member DiepVries Urk, the first pile was driven this week for a large-scale construction project on the Zuidoostrak. The family business, active in the food industry since 1928 and now led by the fourth generation Van Veen, is…
Our member Kramers’ Seafood is responding to the growing demand for sustainable and innovative seafood products with the introduction of Seafusion. This new product line combines high-quality fish with plant-based ingredients, without compromising on taste, texture or nutritional value. With…