Seafood news
The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
Queen Máxima Visits Urk Seafood Member VCU Robotics
A special visit for our member, VCU Robotics. On Wednesday, September 30, Queen Máxima will visit Urk. Part of her itinerary includes a visit to VCU Robotics, where she will learn about innovative applications for the fishing industry. VCU Robotics develops robotics and automated solutions for the fish processing industry, among others. During her visit,…
Neerlandia Urk gives filleting lesson on Youtube
Urk Seafood member Neerlandia scores with filleting videos on Youtube. The Urk fish company has a hand filleting department and proudly showcases this craft on their YouTube channel. And that craft scores! Some of the videos have been viewed tens of thousands of times. Neerlandia Urk is a supplier of a wide range of North…
Sea Fresh to new generation
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 the sons of founder Jan Ras. In 1999, Sea Fresh BV was founded by Jan…
Tasting fish from the Pacific Northwest
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 for the European fish processing industry. A promotional event last week in Urk should bring…
Pacific Northwest Seafood round-table
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 exploring possible trade opportunities. The Pacific Northwest fish tasted delicious. -).
How Neerlandia of the Netherlands became a major salmon processor
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 stricter regulations and restrictions in fishing areas, Neerlandia diversified into salmon. The company works with…
Sea Fresh in Food Industry Trade Journal
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 in Urk. The theme of the magazine was Hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, which is not…
Sea Fresh acquires shrimp farm in Sri Lanka
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 Lanka last week to sign the purchase contract. The recently acquired nursery concerns a modern…
Fourth generation steps in at Diepvries Urk
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. Diepvries Urk is a family business that has been around for more than 35 years.…
Dayseaday renews house brand Seataste
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 Seataste salmon. Think of the high levels of Omega3 and Vitamin D, but precisely also…
Queen Máxima Visits Urk Seafood Member VCU Robotics
A special visit for our member, VCU Robotics. On Wednesday, September 30, Queen Máxima will visit Urk. Part of her itinerary includes a visit to VCU Robotics, where she will learn about innovative applications for the fishing industry. VCU Robotics develops robotics and automated solutions for the fish processing industry, among others. During her visit,…
RapiD Engineering Shares New Video of AI Solution for the Seafood Industry
Our member RapiD Engineering continues to invest heavily in smart technology for the seafood industry. With RapiD Vision, the company uses AI and computer vision technology to automatically track, analyze, and monitor the quality of seafood products. Among other things, the system can identify different products, detect anomalies, and track product flows. The collected data…
Dayseaday Fresh Implements Pulse ERP
Our member Dayseaday is taking another step toward further digitizing its business processes. After Dayseaday Frozen successfully transitioned to the cloud-based Pulse Food ERP system last year, Dayseaday Fresh has now also officially launched the system. With this implementation, processes will be further digitized and organized more efficiently. According to Dayseaday, the new approach ensures…
Zalmhuys Group Acquires a Majority Stake in BML Food Group
Our member, Zalmhuys Group, has acquired a majority stake in BML Food Group, a The Hague-based importer and distributor of shrimp and frozen seafood. With this acquisition, Zalmhuys Group strengthens its position in the European seafood market and further expands its expertise in the shrimp sector. BML Food Group was founded in 2007 and, from…
Urk Seafood Wins the Rabobank Water Challenge
Urk Seafood has won the Rabobank Water Challenge. During the finals in Zwolle, the pitch on the future construction of a Circular Water Plant in Urk was rewarded with a check for €30,000. Through the Circular Water Plant, Urk’s business community aims to develop a future-proof and circular solution for water. Ensuring an adequate water…
Vebatrans Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary During an Open House
Our member Vebatrans looks back on a successful open house. The event celebrated the transportation company’s 20th anniversary and the renewal of its fleet. The open house kicked off with a festive unveiling of the anniversary truck. Visitors also had the opportunity to view the updated fleet and admire a variety of special classic cars.…
Norwegian Seafood Group Nominated for the Flevopenning 2026 Award
Our member, Norwegian Seafood Group, has been nominated for the 2026 Flevopenning, an award given to companies that make an exceptional contribution to the economic development and reputation of Flevoland. The nomination underscores the strong position that Norwegian Seafood Group has built in the international seafood sector. From its base in Urk, the company supplies…
VCU Robotics innovates with depalletizer
Within the Urk fish industry, innovation and automation are in full swing. For example, our member VCU Robotics recently developed a new depalletizer: an automated solution for handling and moving boxes within production environments. The installation was realized in cooperation with Urk Seafood members Urk-Export and Norwegian Seafood Group, where the depalletizer is used within…
Norwegian Seafood Group strengthens management commitment
Our member Norwegian Seafood Group (NSG) has taken an important step in the further development of the organization. To strengthen the long-term continuity and stability of the company, five members of the management team joined as shareholders. They are Johannes Korf (Managing Director Europe), Stein Martinsen (Managing Director Norway), Steffen Martinsen (Head of Sales Norway),…
Albert Ras of Sea Fresh interviewed in FP Work
Our member Sea Fresh is in the spotlight in a recent edition of FP Work magazine. In the interview, Albert Ras talks about entrepreneurship, strategy and developments within the seafood sector. In the article, he discusses, among other things, the importance of distinctiveness in retail and fish processing, the dynamics within the market and the…
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.