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The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
Visscher Seafood and VCU implement 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿
Tim Brouwer, CEO of Visscher Seafood, already describes Urk on LinkedIn as the Silicon Island of the Seafood industry. This title is reflected in Visscher Seafood’s latest move. In cooperation with the VCU, they are implementing an advanced, hygienic depalletizer. Among other things, they are deploying a six-axis robot for this purpose. The VCU shares…
Visscher Seafood Group expands in Asia
Visscher Seafood Group announces the establishment of a new sales office in Asia to further develop the growing market for its salmon products there. Rutger, recently appointed Director of Business Development, will lead the growth of VAP (Value-Added Products) sales in Asia for Visscher Seafood Group. He told, “I am very grateful for the trust…
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!
Visscher Seafood and VCU implement 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿
Tim Brouwer, CEO of Visscher Seafood, already describes Urk on LinkedIn as the Silicon Island of the Seafood industry. This title is reflected in Visscher Seafood’s latest move. In cooperation with the VCU, they are implementing an advanced, hygienic depalletizer. Among other things, they are deploying a six-axis robot for this purpose. The VCU shares…
Expansion and growth at Live Seafood
Urk Seafood participant, Live Seafood, a specialist in live seafood on Urk, has recently significantly increased its processing and storage capacity with a new building on the Doove Balg. Due to continued growth, this step was necessary. The first few weeks have now gone well, with the existing live crustacean tanks having been relocated and…
Urk Seafood PNW Trade Mission Aftermovie
Yesterday was the first Urk Seafood meeting after the trade mission to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Here the Aftermovie of the Urk Seafood trade mission to Oregon was also shared. The video produced by media partner GBU-SPIKKER-KIEK gives a wonderful insight into the many activities of this trade trip. Watch the video…
Visscher Seafood uses Ai technology!
In a video, Visscher Seafood announces that in the past 12 months they have been using the new product Rapid Vision, which uses AI technology to analyze video images of the salmon lines. This ensures that errors in production are automatically detected and the quality of the final products becomes even better! The AI-driven system…
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 Trade Mission Daily News
Urk Seafood has a special video dayjournal online during the trade mission to the Pacific North West. Produced in collaboration with media company GBU – SPIKKER – KIEK, this daytime newsreel documents our experiences and key moments of the mission. It offers a unique look behind the scenes of our journey and shows the interactions…
Interview: United States trade mission
Next Thursday, a delegation from Urk Seafood will leave for the United States as part of a trade mission to the Pacific Northwest region. In an interview with Omroep Flevoland, Rein Brands of Urk Seafood and alderman Nathanaël Middelkoop explain the purpose of the mission. The trade mission is aimed at building relationships with local…
Tim Coronel on a visit to Neerlandia
At an entrepreneurial breakfast last November, race car driver Tim Coronel shared his desire to see a fishing company in operation. Even before he finished his presentation, he received an invitation from Jan van Klaveren, business consultant at Neerlandia. Contact details were exchanged and last Wednesday was the day: Coronel was given a tour of…
Edeka on a visit to Kramers’ Seafood
The major German supermarket chain Edeka visited Kramers’ Seafood last week. The delegation of fish department managers consisted of over 18 participants who were given a tour of the factory and facilities of Kramers’ Seafood. During the tour, the various production lines were shown and explained to the interested visitors. The visit ended with a…
Leroy goes green
In its ongoing transition to more sustainable operations, Urk Seafood participant Lerøy Seafood is showing itself to be a forerunner within the seafood industry. Under the motto “Green is the new blue,” the company is actively focusing on reducing its carbon footprint, both in production and distribution. One of the most visible initiatives is 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.