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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…
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
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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!
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…
The first Urk Seafood trailer!
Starting today, the one and only “Urk Seafood trailer” can be spotted on the roads! This beautiful cooperation between Urk Seafood, transport company Vebatrans and GBU – SPIKKER – KIEK resulted in a beautiful trailer. A true promotion for the Seafood hub for the world! Vebatrans’ trailer features a cool full-color design in Urk Seafood…
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.