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The latest news, events, video content and other interesting facts
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.