Seafood news
The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
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 one hand through seminars and learning courses and also be able to offer this and…
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 almost underway. At the end of June some of our companies will first go to…
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/equipment. There are also quite a few companies present as visitors, so we have a good presence as an Urk Seafood hub. On Wednesday, May 7, we will host a Networking…
New Urk Seafood trailer for Vebatrans
Last July, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to the Vebatrans trailer with Urk Seafood advertising after an accident in Germany. But the transport company and Urk Seafood member comes with good news: The company has a new trailer that is completely wrapped in Urk Seafood style. With this new trailer, Urk Seafood will be…
Sea Fresh launches ‘ready to eat’ yellowfin tuna during Horecava
During the Horeca Fair, Sea Fresh presented a first: the very first “ready to eat” Yellowfin Tuna in collaboration with exclusive partner FRIME, S.A.U. This innovation offers high-quality Yellowfin Tuna in several varieties, including fillets, chunks, carpaccio and tartare. With this launch, Sea Fresh is responding to the growing demand for convenience and quality in…
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 will now focus on new challenges within the organization and beyond. Claus Brouwer steps down…
Kramers’ Seafood passes baton to new generation
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 klaas) and Hein (son of Lub), respectively. This puts the family business, which has been…
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 a credit to the dedicated team and close cooperation with partners. It confirms Diepvries Urk’s…
Dayseaday and Quotec develop ERP system
Urk Seafood member Dayseaday Group has taken the next step in digitizing its processes. Last week, the cooperation for the development of a future-proof ERP system was officially ratified. This new system is aimed at further automating and streamlining business processes within the food industry. The project reflects Dayseaday’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.
VÅRLAKS and PLUS join forces for premium quality salmon
Urk Seafood member Visscher Seafood is introducing, through the VÅRLAKS brand, an exclusive partnership with PLUS supermarkets. Together they will bring premium, responsibly farmed salmon to Dutch consumers. This high-quality fresh salmon, originating from the pristine waters above the Arctic Circle, is from now on exclusively available at PLUS. Packaging and distribution are taken care…
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 one hand through seminars and learning courses and also be able to offer this and…
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 almost underway. At the end of June some of our companies will first go to…
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/equipment. There are also quite a few companies present as visitors, so we have a good presence as an Urk Seafood hub. On Wednesday, May 7, we will host a Networking…
New Urk Seafood trailer for Vebatrans
Last July, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to the Vebatrans trailer with Urk Seafood advertising after an accident in Germany. But the transport company and Urk Seafood member comes with good news: The company has a new trailer that is completely wrapped in Urk Seafood style. With this new trailer, Urk Seafood will be…
Sea Fresh launches ‘ready to eat’ yellowfin tuna during Horecava
During the Horeca Fair, Sea Fresh presented a first: the very first “ready to eat” Yellowfin Tuna in collaboration with exclusive partner FRIME, S.A.U. This innovation offers high-quality Yellowfin Tuna in several varieties, including fillets, chunks, carpaccio and tartare. With this launch, Sea Fresh is responding to the growing demand for convenience and quality in…
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 will now focus on new challenges within the organization and beyond. Claus Brouwer steps down…
Kramers’ Seafood passes baton to new generation
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 klaas) and Hein (son of Lub), respectively. This puts the family business, which has been…
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 a credit to the dedicated team and close cooperation with partners. It confirms Diepvries Urk’s…
Dayseaday and Quotec develop ERP system
Urk Seafood member Dayseaday Group has taken the next step in digitizing its processes. Last week, the cooperation for the development of a future-proof ERP system was officially ratified. This new system is aimed at further automating and streamlining business processes within the food industry. The project reflects Dayseaday’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.
VÅRLAKS and PLUS join forces for premium quality salmon
Urk Seafood member Visscher Seafood is introducing, through the VÅRLAKS brand, an exclusive partnership with PLUS supermarkets. Together they will bring premium, responsibly farmed salmon to Dutch consumers. This high-quality fresh salmon, originating from the pristine waters above the Arctic Circle, is from now on exclusively available at PLUS. Packaging and distribution are taken care…
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 Conxemar 2024
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. This year’s event is from Oct. 1 to 3. At such an event, of course, Urk Seafood cannot be missing.…
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.