Seafood news
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…
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…
Collaboration in Seafood promotion
Collaboration to promote a wonderful product like seafood. That was the purpose of a constructive discussion between Mike Turenhout, director of the Fish Federation and representatives of Urk Seafood recently in Urk. Rein Brands chimed in on behalf of the Urk Fish Wholesalers Association, along with Emma Wakker on behalf of SPIKKER, the marketing agency…
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,…
Diepvries Urk to Conxemar Expo 2023 in Vigo
This year, Diepvries Urk is exhibiting for the first time at an international trade fair and that is at the Conxemar in Vigo, Spain. This fair will take place from October 3 to 5. The place for Spanish relations to meet Diepvries Urk and talk the possibilities of this company. We look forward to meeting…
Lerøy Seafood wins in climate competition PWC
For the second year in a row, Lerøy Seafood and their international branch wins PWC’s Climate Index. We take our climate responsibility very seriously and are constantly working to reduce our carbon emissions. Every day our employees work together to minimize our environmental footprint in all our operations and in every link of the value…
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.