URK – After nearly 25 years, Jan and Sjoert Ras symbolically handed over the management of the family business Sea Fresh. The company is now fully owned by the second generation, represented by brothers Albert and Sjoerd Ras, who are…
Article in The Fisheries News about the Pacific Northwest meeting in Urk! URK – The Pacific Northwest region of the United States has several fish species on offer, while the supply of sufficient raw material is becoming an increasing challenge…
A message from Rein Brands of the VVU. Thanks Erick Garman, Mike Berthet, Marcel Pinckaers, Laura Geller , Sophie Manson for hosting the Pacific Northwest Seafood round-table in Urk. Oregon State brings back great memories and looks forward to further…
Neerlandia Urk shares a glimpse into the history of the fine company on their website. It gives a good picture of a fish processing company from the Netherlands that started with flatfish but later expanded into salmon processing. Due to…
Anyone supplying retail must have their business in super-tight order: sustainability certifications, the ability to deliver quickly and perfect hygiene. Sea Fresh Retail can double check all the criteria. So opens the Food Industry trade magazine article about Sea Fresh…
Sea Fresh has acquired a shrimp farm in Sri Lanka. Sjoerd Ras, director of wholesaling, stressed that this strategic move represents an important milestone in our pursuit of further vertical integration, from production to the shelf. Ras traveled to Sri…
The Van Veen family from Urk has brought the fourth generation on board to continue Diepvries Urk. This allowed the company’s current owners, Riekelt and Carlien, to realize their dream of preserving the company’s heritage and continuing the family tradition.…
A new and strong packaging with a fresh look. Dayseaday demonstrates this with the renewal of their house brand Seataste! The new style is instantly recognizable and gives it a stylish look. In addition, the packaging names the benefits of…
Collaboration to promote a wonderful product like seafood. That was the purpose of a constructive discussion between Mike Turenhout, director of the Fish Federation and representatives of Urk Seafood recently in Urk. Rein Brands chimed in on behalf of the…
Conxemar Exhibition in Vigo, Spain is the annual fish fair of the Spanish association of fish traders, importers, exporters and producers. This show with more than 700 exhibitors attracts more than 26,000 seafood industry professionals. At such an event, of…