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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…
Urker trade mission to Pacific North West
A fine selection of Urker companies will leave for the United States in September to explore the market around the Pacific North West. Making new contacts, meeting potential business partners and expanding the international network are the main objectives. Members of the delegation also want to exchange knowledge with their American counterparts and gain new…
Ocean company wins Flevopenning TOP enterprise 2024
Ocean Company has won the Flevopenning TOPonderneming 2024, it was revealed at the well-attended Flevopenningen gala in Zeewolde. The coveted award was presented by Chris Jansen, deputy for economic affairs, to Willem Brouwer, Hendrik Kramer and Albert van Slooten, the triumvirate behind Ocean Company. The company’s innovative concept, born during informal conversations at the bar,…
New salmon boat for Visscher Seafood farm
Nauplius Workboats built a new salmon boat in a short time for Inverlussa Marine Service in Scotland. Gerrit Knol, director of the shipyard, reports that the “Arthur Douglas” is the fourth vessel Nauplius has built for Inverlussa. The launching took place at Pattje in Waterhuizen in late May. The workboat has dimensions of 21 by…
Urk municipality visits Sea Fresh
Last month, aldermen Willem Foppen, Freek Brouwer and Nathanaël Middelkoop, along with manager Theo Stroo, visited Sea Fresh B.V. The company visit took place as part of the company’s 25th anniversary. Sea Fresh B.V. recently handed over management to the second generation, brothers Albert Ras and Sjoerd Ras. The company is a major player in…
Ocean Company is BKU company of the year
URK – At last night’s BKU meeting, Ocean Company was named Enterprise of the Year, selected from more than 250 member businesses in Urk. The founders, Albert and Willem, founded Ocean Company eight years ago with a focus on sustainability by upgrading waste streams in the seafood industry. Since then, the company has grown steadily…
Kramers’ Seafood renewed BRC certificate with A+ rating
Kramers’ Seafood stands for quality. They see this not only as a priority, but also as a promise to their customers. The company understands the importance of providing top quality seafood and therefore follows internationally recognized production standards. As such, they hold both IFS and BRC certifications. This year, their dedication was rewarded with an…
Visscher Seafood gives insight into Salmon farm
Norwegian Seafood AS, based in Kristiansand and part of Urk Seafood participant Visscher Seafood is a major player in the export of high-quality salmon and focuses on sustainable aquaculture. In a recent video, Stein Martinsen, Managing Director of Norwegian Seafood AS, shares his journey from growing up in the salmon industry to leading innovations in…
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…
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.