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The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
Urk Seafood wants to make a move!
Academy and branding on agenda for coming years Urk Seafood, the Urk Fish Wholesalers Association’s label for education and branding, was scrutinized last Thursday by some 15 companies in the Urk seafood industry. The VVU wants to move forward with the label and had invited several people to spar about the possibilities of rolling out…
International working lunch with opportunities for Urk
The international ambitions of the Urk economy are increasingly taking shape. Last Friday, a nice delegation of Netherlands Business Support Offices (trade offices of the Dutch government abroad) paid an introductory visit to Urk. Councilman Nathanaël Middelkoop and program manager Rein Brands were given the opportunity to talk about the opportunities offered by the Urk…
Kyokuyo acquires majority stake in NorthSeaFood
Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. has taken a majority stake in Urk Seafood participant Northseafood Holland. NorthSeaFood specializes in the processing and sale of seafood products. Through this acquisition, NS Holland will become a subsidiary of Kyokuyo Europe B.V. Kyokuyo informs that this acquisition fits in with their strategy related to expanding their international business and strengthening…
Lerøy Seafood celebrates 125th anniversary and treats
Lerøy Seafood is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and they are also celebrating with the people of Urk! This week, the concern has spread more than 5,000 salmon sandwiches for the students of all primary and secondary schools in Urk. In addition, sandwiches were also served at local nursing homes! Lerøy Seafood
𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐣𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐞 𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐤
The Municipality of Urk has allocated lot 1.1C of 31,000 m² in Port of Urk to Americold Urk. This offers the company excellent expansion possibilities for the storage of frozen products. Soon the reservation and purchase agreement will be signed and the environmental permit applied for. General manager Gerrit Brands is enthusiastic: “Urk’s business community…
Urk-Export builds new Coldstore
Hard work has been underway on Urk-Export’s new coldstore in recent months. There is room for more than 6,000 pallets and the site will be in operation by mid-2024. In addition, they have installed over 1,300 solar panels on their branches which ensure that they are even more sustainable to their customers!
Seafood Expo Global 2024 – Behind the scenes
The Seafood Expo Global has been going on for three days and Urk Seafood members have already met with numerous customers, prospects and associates. So we are already sharing a gallery of images of some of these members on the show floor. Lots more material from Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona coming soon!
Urk Seafood at the Seafood Expo Global 2024 in Barcelona
Held this year from April 23-25, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the global seafood marketplace serving industry professionals and buyers from all corners of the supply chain and the world. If you buy seafood for your business, this event is simply not to be missed. No other trade show can offer seafood buyers the…
The first Urk Seafood trailer!
Starting today, the one and only “Urk Seafood trailer” can be spotted on the roads! This beautiful cooperation between Urk Seafood, transport company Vebatrans and GBU – SPIKKER – KIEK resulted in a beautiful trailer. A true promotion for the Seafood hub for the world! Vebatrans’ trailer features a cool full-color design in Urk Seafood…
Urk Seafood wants to make a move!
Academy and branding on agenda for coming years Urk Seafood, the Urk Fish Wholesalers Association’s label for education and branding, was scrutinized last Thursday by some 15 companies in the Urk seafood industry. The VVU wants to move forward with the label and had invited several people to spar about the possibilities of rolling out…
International working lunch with opportunities for Urk
The international ambitions of the Urk economy are increasingly taking shape. Last Friday, a nice delegation of Netherlands Business Support Offices (trade offices of the Dutch government abroad) paid an introductory visit to Urk. Councilman Nathanaël Middelkoop and program manager Rein Brands were given the opportunity to talk about the opportunities offered by the Urk…
Kyokuyo acquires majority stake in NorthSeaFood
Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. has taken a majority stake in Urk Seafood participant Northseafood Holland. NorthSeaFood specializes in the processing and sale of seafood products. Through this acquisition, NS Holland will become a subsidiary of Kyokuyo Europe B.V. Kyokuyo informs that this acquisition fits in with their strategy related to expanding their international business and strengthening…
Lerøy Seafood celebrates 125th anniversary and treats
Lerøy Seafood is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and they are also celebrating with the people of Urk! This week, the concern has spread more than 5,000 salmon sandwiches for the students of all primary and secondary schools in Urk. In addition, sandwiches were also served at local nursing homes! Lerøy Seafood
𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐣𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐞 𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐤
The Municipality of Urk has allocated lot 1.1C of 31,000 m² in Port of Urk to Americold Urk. This offers the company excellent expansion possibilities for the storage of frozen products. Soon the reservation and purchase agreement will be signed and the environmental permit applied for. General manager Gerrit Brands is enthusiastic: “Urk’s business community…
Urk-Export builds new Coldstore
Hard work has been underway on Urk-Export’s new coldstore in recent months. There is room for more than 6,000 pallets and the site will be in operation by mid-2024. In addition, they have installed over 1,300 solar panels on their branches which ensure that they are even more sustainable to their customers!
Seafood Expo Global 2024 – Behind the scenes
The Seafood Expo Global has been going on for three days and Urk Seafood members have already met with numerous customers, prospects and associates. So we are already sharing a gallery of images of some of these members on the show floor. Lots more material from Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona coming soon!
The first Urk Seafood trailer!
Starting today, the one and only “Urk Seafood trailer” can be spotted on the roads! This beautiful cooperation between Urk Seafood, transport company Vebatrans and GBU – SPIKKER – KIEK resulted in a beautiful trailer. A true promotion for the Seafood hub for the world! Vebatrans’ trailer features a cool full-color design in Urk Seafood…
New engine room Van der Lee Seafish
Van der Lee Seafish proudly shares images of the installation of the first pile in the construction of their new engine room. This innovative new engine room allows Urk Seafood member to save 30% on its energy consumption. Councilman Nathanael Middelkoop was given the honor of driving the first pole. This innovation is one of…
Northsea Snack nominated as Firda’s Finest
Firda, Northern Netherlands’ vocational training provider organizes an annual competition in which outstanding students, projects, etc. are awarded the title Firda’s Finest. In the projects category this year, this fun Seafood project was nominated! Lecturers Jos Veenema and Auke van Slooten and the four students Lydia Wezelman, Teunis van Slooten, Jelle Jacob Hoefnagel and Marius…
Spike in pangasius sales
Why is pangasius about to replace cod in your fish stick, and more importantly – what is it? Matthew Wilcox spoke with Frans William Zeeman of Seafood Connection to find out.
International sourcing of seafood
Sourcing seafood brings buyers all over the world. From the cold island of Sky to the warm shores of Turkey. Working in seafood is truly an international work environment. Watch two trips from two leading Urk fishing companies.
Urk Seafood at the Seafood Expo Global 2024 in Barcelona
Held this year from April 23-25, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the global seafood marketplace serving industry professionals and buyers from all corners of the supply chain and the world. If you buy seafood for your business, this event is simply not to be missed. No other trade show can offer seafood buyers the…
Visscher Seafood to Seafood Expo North America
Visscher Seafood announces that they will be present at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston from March 10 to 12. They are an exhibitor at this fair under the name of their subsidiary Norwegian Seafood AS. Will you be attending the Seafood Expo North America this year? Then visit Visscher Seafood at the Norway…
Urk Seafood present at Fish International 2024
Fish International is Germany’s largest fish fair with over 300 participants and more than 10,000 visitors from the fish industry. Several members of Urk Seafood are also present at this fair. Visscher Seafood – Booth 5E49 Lerøy Seafood Group – Stand 5G19 Kramers’ Seafood – Booth 5C49 In addition, Diepvries Urk, among others, has already…
Urk Seafood at Conxemar Expo – Vigo, Spain
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 course, Urk Seafood cannot be missing. Present on behalf of Urk Seafood are Kramers’ Seafood,…
Conxemar Expo – Vigo, Spain
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. All types of professionals are present and it is an excellent networking opportunity for Fishing Professionals in all sports. For…
World’s Largest Seafood Event (April 25 – 27, 2023)
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the global seafood marketplace serving industry professionals and buyers from all corners of the supply chain and the world. If you buy seafood for your business, this event is simply not to be missed.