Seafood news
The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
Expansion at DiepVries Urk
At our member DiepVries Urk, the first pile was driven this week for a large-scale construction project on the Zuidoostrak. The family business, active in the food industry since 1928 and now led by the fourth generation Van Veen, is investing in a substantial expansion and modernization of the existing location. Plans include a new…
Lerøy Seafood receives Norwegian ambassador
Last month, Lerøy Seafood, a member of Urk Seafood, was able to receive and tour their company with the ambassador of Norway, Erling Rimestad. Together with their other guests Harm Post, Karin Orsel and Gerber van Erven, they had the opportunity to experience our fish processing and innovative approach up close during an extensive tour.…
Noordzee International Expands
Noordzee International has begun expanding its salmon production site at Urk. This expansion triples the current production facility in size, allowing the company to significantly increase its production capacity and better respond to the growing demand for salmon. This strategic investment underscores Noordzee’s International’s growth and its investment in quality and efficiency in the fish…
Zalmhuys Group acquires Baarssen Fish Processing
URK – The Zalmhuys Group has further expanded its operations through the full acquisition of fish processor Baarssen Fish Processing, a transaction completed this week. Harm ten Napel, director of the Zalmhuys Group, and Marten Poelman, former director of Baarssen Fish Processing, have confirmed the acquisition. Poelman was at the helm of the company, which…
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 hard work and dedication. Their efforts ensure that the company focuses on quality and growth…
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 into a modern and comprehensive fish processing company. Since being taken over by the five…
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…
Expansion at DiepVries Urk
At our member DiepVries Urk, the first pile was driven this week for a large-scale construction project on the Zuidoostrak. The family business, active in the food industry since 1928 and now led by the fourth generation Van Veen, is investing in a substantial expansion and modernization of the existing location. Plans include a new…
Kramers’ Seafood introduces Seafusion: hybrid seafood for the hospitality industry
Our member Kramers’ Seafood is responding to the growing demand for sustainable and innovative seafood products with the introduction of Seafusion. This new product line combines high-quality fish with plant-based ingredients, without compromising on taste, texture or nutritional value. With Seafusion, Kramers’ Seafood aims to contribute to the protein transition and reduce pressure on vulnerable…
Urk Seafood strengthens trade relations in Alaska
Urk Seafood looks back on a successful trade mission to Alaska. At the invitation of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), a delegation of member companies spent several days in this American state, where they met potential suppliers and further strengthened existing contacts. Present on behalf of Urk were representatives from Kramers Seafood, Dayseaday, Korf…
Urk Seafood strengthens trade relations in Alaska
Urk Seafood looks back on a successful trade mission to Alaska. At the invitation of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), a delegation of member companies spent several days in this American state, where they met potential suppliers and further strengthened existing contacts. Present on behalf of Urk were representatives from Kramers Seafood, Dayseaday, Korf…
Seafood Party 2025 another great success!
Last Thursday afternoon, one of the highlights of the Urk entrepreneurial calendar was on the program: the Seafood Party, organized by the Bedrijvenkring Urk (BKU) in cooperation with Urk Seafood. This time no less than 225 guests enjoyed an atmospheric and tasty afternoon at restaurant De Boet. The sun showed its best side, and the…
Urk Export launches Salmøy
Urk-Export, active member of Urk Seafood, is proud to present a brand new milestone: the first products under the Salmøy brand are officially in production! After months of preparation, development and design, Salmøy’s signature salmon fillets are now available in a completely new, sustainable packaging concept. Salmøy salmon fillets are carefully vacuum-packed and are available…
Visscher Seafood Group changes name to Norwegian Seafood
In 2023, Visscher Seafood Group acquired the trading operations of the Norwegian company Norwegian Seafood AS. As a result of this transaction, they therefore announced on May 6, 2025 that the name of Visscher Seafood Group will be changed to Norwegian Seafood. The Norwegian division of Visscher Seafood Group currently represents more than 60% of…
New website for Northseafood
Recently, the revamped website of Urk Seafood member North Seafood was officially launched. It is a fresh and modern platform that shows well who they are and what they do. The website contains a lot of information about the work North Seafood does and the products they offer. The fish processing and packaging pages are…
Urk Seafood strongly represented at Seafood Expo Global
During the Seafood Expo Global, which took place last week in Barcelona, the Urk fish sector was strongly represented. As many as 25 Urker companies were present as exhibitors and also many Urker companies were present as visitors. It is estimated that between 400 and 500 locals had traveled to the Catalan capital. On Tuesday…
Urk Seafood at Seafood Expo Global 2025
Every year the Seafood Expo Global, the largest fish trade expo in the world, is held in Barcelona. This year as many as 14 companies from Urk Seafood are attending, namely: Kramers’ Seafood, Ocean Company, Lerøy, Visscher Seafood Group, Seafood Connection, Het Urker Zalmhuys, Sea Fresh, AZUR Seafood, Fiskano, Oromar, Dayseaday, Neerlandia-Urk, Urk-Export and Van…
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.