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NorthSeafood Achieves BRC A+ and IFS Certifications

NorthSeafood announces that it has again successfully passed annual audits for BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (A+ rating) and IFS certification. This achievement demonstrates the company’s commitment to food safety and quality assurance. NorthSeafood thanks their team for their…

Neerlandia in Food Industry Trade Journal

Urk Seafood member Neerlandia is featured in the food industry trade magazine! Read the entire interview on their website. Below is a short summary of the article. Neerlandia Urk, founded in 1972 by brothers Herman and Albert Romkes, has developed…

Seafood Academy and education open days

We will soon go over course offerings with our partner Firda. We are currently looking at uniform on boarding, for example, which of course includes staffing providers. One of our goals this year is to connect with HBO/WO on the…

Trade missions are taking shape!

In March, three Urker companies will go to Boston at the invitation of FoodExports North East for trade fair visits on the one hand, but of course also meetings with (potential) trade partners. The trade mission to Alaska is also…

Urk Seafood activities during Expo Barcelona

Urk will soon be firmly represented in Barcelona with as many as 22 companies. And not only fish processing but also Logistics, Robotics/AI, and machinery There are also quite a few companies present as visitors, so we have a good…

Changes in Management Visscher Seafood

Visscher Seafood announces that Claus Brouwer and Richard Brouwer, two key figures within the organization, will assume new roles as of the end of 2024. Both men have made crucial contributions to the growth and success of the company and…

Kramers’ Seafood passes baton to new generation

oude en nieuwe aandeelhouders Kramers' Seafood

Urk-Seafood member Kramers’ Seafood, has new owners with the transfer of all shares to the next generation. On December 20, 2024, Lub (66) and his brother Klaas Kramer (65) transferred their shares to Hein and Gertine (son and daughter of…

Diepvries Urk achieves IFS Higher-level & BRC A+

Urk Seafood member Diepvries Urk recently reached an important milestone by achieving both IFS Higher Level and BRC A+ certification. Remarkably, both certifications were awarded unannounced, underscoring the high level of quality and safety within the company. This recognition is…