Seafood news
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…
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…
New engine room Van der Lee Seafish
Van der Lee Seafish proudly shares images of the installation of the first pile in the construction of their new engine room. This innovative new engine room allows Urk Seafood member to save 30% on its energy consumption. Councilman Nathanael Middelkoop was given the honor of driving the first pole. This innovation is one of…
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…
Urk working visit ambassador to United States
This week the Ambassador of the United States, Shefali Razdan Duggal came to visit the Seafood sector in Urk. The trade magazine Fisheries News wrote the following article about it: URK – Last Thursday, March 28, the United States ambassador to the Netherlands, Shefali Razdan Duggal, visited the fish processing sector in Urk. The Association…
Discover ‘The Seafood Hub for the World’
As a Seafood Hub to the world, Urk is always on the move. The combination of tradition, hard work, growth and logistics is evident in this new promo video! Urk is no small fish!
Brands Fish acquires Baarssen Fish Processing
The Fishing News features an article on Brands Fish’s acquisition of Baarssen Fish Processing. Read a summary below: Brands Fish recently acquired Baarssen Fish Processing, a deal ratified retroactively as of Jan. 1, 2024. Brands Fish, founded and run by brothers Hendrik and Jan Brands, has focused primarily on the processing of fresh salmon. Baarssen…
DaySeaDay prevents noise pollution with acoustic panels
On IsoCab’s LinkedIn, we come across this case at DaySeaDay. To combat noise pollution for the canteen staff, DaySeaDay went looking for a solution. Read the entire case on their LinkedIn page. Below is a brief summary. Hendrik de Boer, with 13 years of experience at Dayseaday in Urk, is responsible for construction issues and…
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.