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The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
Urk Seafood at Seafood Expo Global 2026
Every year Barcelona hosts the Seafood Expo Global, the largest seafood expo in the world. This year as many as 15 companies from Urk Seafood are attending, namely: Kramers’ Seafood, Ocean Company, Lerøy, Norwegian Seafood Group, Umios, Het Urker Zalmhuys, Sea Fresh, North Seafood, AZUR Seafood, Fiskano, Oromar, Dayseaday, Neerlandia-Urk, Urk-Export and Van der Lee…
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…
Visscher Seafood at Seafood Expo Asia
Urk Seafood member will be at the Seafood Expo Asia this coming weekend. This major Seafood expo will take place in Asia’s major hub, Singapore. Will you be there too? Then visit them at booth K27 in the Norway pavilion. Visscher Seafood is here together with their colleagues from Norwegian Seafood AS.
Great turnout for annual Urk Seafood Party
Nearly two hundred people gathered Thursday afternoon on the terrace of De Boet restaurant for the annual Seafood Party, organized by BedrijvenKring Urk and supported by Urk Seafood. With the sunny weather, the terrace was the ideal location to catch up while enjoying delicious seafood, drinks and live music by Joop de Zanger. The fish…
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…
Urk Seafood at Seafood Expo Global 2026
Every year Barcelona hosts the Seafood Expo Global, the largest seafood expo in the world. This year as many as 15 companies from Urk Seafood are attending, namely: Kramers’ Seafood, Ocean Company, Lerøy, Norwegian Seafood Group, Umios, Het Urker Zalmhuys, Sea Fresh, North Seafood, AZUR Seafood, Fiskano, Oromar, Dayseaday, Neerlandia-Urk, Urk-Export and Van der Lee…
US ambassador visits Urk and speaks to fishing industry about trade relations
Urk recently received a visit from the U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Joe Popolo. During his working visit, he was introduced to Urk’s fish processing sector and the important role it plays in the international seafood chain. The visit came about with the involvement of various parties from the sector, with Urk Seafood being one…
Norwegian Seafood Group is Company of the Year
Our member Norwegian Seafood Group was named Company of the Year during the spring event of Bedrijvenkring Urk in De Koningshof. The award was given after judging several nominated companies. According to the jury, Norwegian Seafood Group shows what modern entrepreneurship looks like: strategically strong, innovative and internationally oriented, while at the same time the…
Norwegian Seafood nominated for Company of the Year
Our member Norwegian Seafood Group has also been nominated for the title Enterprise of the Year in Urk. A great recognition for the company, whose headquarters and processing facilities are located in Urk. The election, organized by Bedrijvenkring Urk, focuses on companies that demonstrably implement responsible entrepreneurship, with attention to people, the environment and profitability.…
Sea Fresh can expand after purchasing additional land on the Stortemelk
Urk Seafood member Sea Fresh has purchased additional land on the Stortemelk, creating space for expansion of its premises. The purchased lot, which previously housed several company boxes, has now been cleared for further development. Due to the company’s growth, available space at the current location was limited in recent times. To keep the logistics…
Kramers’ Seafood nominated for Company of the Year
Our member Kramers’ Seafood has been nominated for the title Enterprise of the Year 2025, an annual award of Bedrijvenkring Urk. As part of the nomination, the jury recently visited the company to gain insight into its business processes, methods and organization. During the visit, special attention was paid to the employees, who play a…
Seafood Connection continues under the name Umios
Our member Seafood Connection will continue under the name Umios next year. The name change follows the repositioning of Japanese parent company Maruha Nichiro Corporation, active worldwide in the fish and seafood sector. Seafood Connection is thirty years old and has grown to become Urk’s largest fish trading company, with branches in Europe and Asia.…
Johannes Korf appointed Managing Director of Norwegian Seafood Europe
Our member Norwegian Seafood Group has announced the appointment of Johannes Korf as Managing Director of Norwegian Seafood Europe B.V. He will assume this position effective January 1, 2026. Norwegian Seafood Europe focuses on salmon processing, including fillets, portions and various high-quality value-added products for retail, foodservice and industrial customers in international markets. Johannes Korf…
Urk fish wholesaler celebrates 60th anniversary
URK – The Urk Association of Fish Wholesalers and Processors (VVU) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The anniversary magazine, recently distributed in Urk, offers a comprehensive reflection on the evolution of the local seafood industry. The magazine features stories of leading companies, new generations taking over, and a glimpse into the diversity of…
Fiskano moves into new building on the Spijk
Our member Fiskano is now fully established in its new premises at Het Spijk on Urk. The modern office, located in a prominent sight location next to the Dutch Fishermen’s Union, was inaugurated before the summer. The family business was founded 35 years ago by Klaas Post and is today run by the next generation.…
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.