NorthSeafood

What NorthSeafood does

NorthSeafood (legal entity: Northseafood Holland B.V.) is a Dutch fish processing company headquartered in Urk, Netherlands, operating across two integrated production sites at Stortemelk 12-14 and Stortemelk 13. Founded in 1982, the company has evolved from an initial cod processing base into a vertically integrated European seafood processor offering 21+ species including flatfish (Dover Sole, Plaice, Turbot, Dab, Flounder, Yellowfin Sole), whitefish (Cod, Hake, Alaska Pollock, Pike Perch), salmonids (Wild Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Char), and other species (Squid, Tuna, Seabass, Seabream, Yellowtail Kingfish). Direct supply lines with Urker fishing vessels underpin a fleet-to-shelf production model.

Processing capabilities cover the full value chain: filleting (machine and artisanal manual), IQF belt freezing, block freezing (250g to 3kg+), glazing, breading, prefrying with pure vegetable oil, the traditional Mugnaia recipe, and the proprietary Steam Delight ready-to-eat line (fillets with flavor toppings wrapped in steam foil for oven/microwave preparation). Packaging spans interleaved wet-pack, retail bags and boxes, and bulk formats up to 300kg, sold under the company's 'Deliz' own brand or as private label for retail customers.

The company serves retail (supermarkets), wholesale distributors, and foodservice/catering operators across Europe through a five-person direct sales team covering Dutch, English, French, and German markets, supplemented by trade show participation and direct outreach. Revenue is generated via processed fish product sales, private label manufacturing, and custom processing services, all quote-based. The company holds BRC, IFS Food, FDA, MSC, ASC, Organic, and SMETA 4-Pillar certifications, supporting both European retail compliance and U.S. export access. Since 2024, Kyokuyo Co. Ltd of Japan has held a majority stake in NorthSeafood Holding B.V., positioning the company within a global seafood corporate structure while it continues to operate from Urk.

Name

NorthSeafood

Legal name

Northseafood Holland B.V.

Website

https://northseafood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NorthSeafood is a Dutch integrated fish processor in Urk that processes 21+ species (flatfish, cod, salmon, tuna, etc.) and supplies frozen fillets and value-added products (IQF, breaded, Steam Delight) to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across Europe under its Deliz brand or private label.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Freezing & Cold-Chain Seafood Processing (IQF, Blast Freezing, Glazing) (AFANADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh & Frozen Seafood Fillets (Portioned, Skinless/Boneless) (AFANALAA), Breaded & Battered Seafood (Fish Sticks, Nuggets, Cutlets) (AFANALAB), Frozen Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAC), Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label) (AFANADAM)

Keywords

• Frozen fish processing
• Seafood manufacturing
• Private label seafood
• Fish fillet production
• IQF seafood

Headquarters

HQ city

Urk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Processed Fish Product Sales: NorthSeafood generates revenue through processing and selling high-quality frozen fish products including fillets and whole fish. Products are sold under private label or under their own brand name 'Deliz'. The company offers various processing options including IQF, block freezing, glazing, breading, and ready-to-eat preparations.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing fish products under customer brands/retailer private labels, providing tailored processing and packaging solutions for retail and wholesale customers.
3. Custom Processing Services: Processing fish according to customer specifications including weight (250g to 2kg for retail, 3kg to 300kg for wholesale), packaging type (wet-pack, IQF, consumer boxes, trays, flowpack, bags), and preparation style (breaded, prefried, glazed, mugnaia).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NorthSeafood processes, freezes, packages, and distributes seafood products — primarily flatfish and whitefish fillets — through an integrated fleet-to-shelf operation. Core offerings include IQF and block-frozen fish fillets, breaded and pre-fried products, glazed and ready-to-eat preparations (including the proprietary Steam Delight line and the Mugnaia / Sole Meunière artisanal preparation), sold in pack weights from 250g consumer units to 300kg bulk under the company's own "Deliz" brand or under customer private labels.

Product overview

NorthSeafood is an integrated seafood company based in Urk, Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fish products and processing services. The company provides 21 distinct fish species including Dover Sole, Plaice, Squid, Alaska Pollock, Hake, various salmon species (Wild, Atlantic, Arctic Char), Tuna, Seabass, Seabream, and multiple flatfish varieties. Processing services include filleting (machine and artisanal manual), IQF freezing, block freezing, glazing, breading, prefrying, Mugnaia/Sole Meunière preparation, and Steam Delight (ready-to-eat oven/microwave products). Packaging options include interleaved wet-pack, retail bags, retail boxes, and bulk packaging available in weights from 250g to 300kg. Products are offered under private label or the company's own Deliz brand, serving both retail and wholesale/foodservice customers across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dover Sole (Solea solea) A delicate, flavorful flatfish known for its fine texture and subtle taste, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Flatfish recognizable by its orange dots, loved for its sweet, tender meat and easy to prepare, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Squid (Loligo vulgaris) Known for its tender meat, suited to grilling, baking, and popular as fried rings, sold to retail and foodservice customers.
• Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) Whitefish commonly used in surimi and fish sticks, with a mild flavor and fine texture, sold as fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Hake (Merluccius paradoxus / Merluccius capensis) Whitefish with soft texture, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and valued for its mildness, sold as fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Rocksole / Pacific Plaice (Lepidopsetta bilineata / polyxystra) Flatfish with a mild flavor and firm texture, mainly caught in the Pacific Ocean, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Popular whitefish with firm, mild flesh and a slightly sweet flavor, used in fish stews and baked dishes, sold as tails/fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Dab (Limanda limanda) Flat saltwater fish with a soft texture and mild flavor, often served fried, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Flounder (Platichthys flesus) Versatile flatfish with light, tender flesh and a mild, pleasant flavor, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Turbot (Psetta maxima) Flatfish with firm, white meat and rich flavor, highly prized in restaurant kitchens, sold as fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Alaska Plaice (Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus) Flatfish from the cold waters of Alaska, with mild meat that is often fried, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Pike Perch (Sander lucioperca) Freshwater fish with a mild, delicate flavor, often served in European dishes, sold as fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Wild Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) Wild-caught pink salmon known for its rich orange flesh and full flavor, sold as portions for retail and foodservice.
• Yellowfin Sole (Limanda aspera) Flatfish with soft, slightly sweet flesh, used in Japanese cuisine, sold as fillets for retail and foodservice.
• Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Large, firm fish with red meat, used for sushi and sashimi because of its rich flavor, sold as portions for retail and foodservice.
• Yellowtail Flounder (Limanda ferruginea) Flatfish with firm, white flesh and a soft, mild flavor, sold as fillets for retail and wholesale customers.
• Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) A salmon species that migrates between fresh and salt water, valued for its rich flavor, sold for retail and foodservice.
• Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Popular salmon variety with soft pink flesh and a mild, pleasant flavor, sold as portions for retail and foodservice.
• Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Versatile whitefish with firm, juicy meat and mild flavor, suited to grilling and baking, sold for retail and foodservice.
• Seabream (Sparus aurata) Fish with firm, slightly sweet flesh and a fine, delicate flavor, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, sold for retail and foodservice.
• Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) Deep-sea fish with firm, flavorful meat, valued for its rich, full flavor, sold for retail and foodservice.
• Steam Delight Ready-to-Eat Fillets Proprietary ready-to-eat fillet line where fillets are prepared with different flavor toppings (butter, cheese or olive oil enriched with vegetables, herbs and spices) and individually wrapped in steam foil for oven and microwave preparation, sold to retail and foodservice customers.
• Mugnaia (Sole Meunière) Artisanal Fillets Artisanal preparation line where fillets are coated with flour, lemon, herbs and spices, optionally with a real butter layer, replicating the traditional fisherman-and-miller preparation method, sold to retail and foodservice customers for pan, grill, or griddle preparation.
• Breaded and Pre-fried Fish Fillets Fillets coated with breadcrumbs and optionally pre-fried in pure vegetable oil, optionally with toasted breadcrumbs for extra crispiness, suitable for oven, pan, fryer and grill preparation, sold to retail and foodservice customers.
• Glazed Frozen Fish Fillets Fillets or whole fish coated with a protective ice layer for optimal storage protection, sold to retail and wholesale customers as a preservation option.
• Deliz Branded Frozen Fish Products Frozen fillets and whole fish packed under NorthSeafood's own registered brand "Deliz" for retail sale in consumer packaging between 250g and 2kg.
• Private Label Seafood Manufacturing Custom processing and packaging service where frozen fish fillets and whole fish are produced and packed under the customer's own retail brand, with pack weights from 250g consumer units up to 300kg bulk formats for retail and wholesale customers.
• Retail Packaging (Bags, Boxes and Interleaved Wet-Pack) Consumer-facing packaging offerings including retail bags and retail boxes for store shelf presentation and interleaved wet-pack for professional kitchen use, sold as part of NorthSeafood's finished fish products for retail and foodservice customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full cold chain control from 0°C ice storage to -18°C freezing ensures optimal product quality preservation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nomad Foods: European frozen food company (owner of Birds Eye, Iglo) selling frozen seafood and prepared meals across Europe. Competes with NorthSeafood's value-added and private-label products for the same retailer shelf space, but at much larger scale.
• Clearwater Seafoods: Canadian seafood processor and distributor selling premium shellfish and groundfish to retail and foodservice globally. Comparable in premium, sustainability-certified seafood positioning and B2B channel mix.
• Lerøy Seafood Group: Large Norwegian integrated seafood group with wild-catch, aquaculture, processing and distribution across Europe and Asia. Operates at much greater scale than NorthSeafood across overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood giant producing frozen and value-added seafood (incl. private label) for retailers worldwide. Operates at vastly greater scale and competes for the same European private-label shelf space.
• Austevoll Seafood: Norwegian seafood conglomerate with processing, aquaculture and distribution operations serving European and global customers. Comparable integrated seafood model and customer overlap, at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Heiploeg: Dutch shrimp and seafood processor supplying European retail and foodservice with private-label and branded products. Highly comparable B2B seafood processing model and customer base to NorthSeafood.
• Klaas Puul: Dutch shrimp and seafood processor also headquartered in Urk, Netherlands, operating a similar integrated seafood model with private-label focus for European retail and foodservice customers. Closest geographic and operational comparable to NorthSeafood.
• Pickenpack Seafood: German seafood processor specializing in value-added crustacean and fish products for European retail and foodservice. Comparable processing-driven B2B model with private-label exposure.
• Deutsche See: German seafood company combining fish processing, distribution and own retail, with similar integrated supply chain from catch to counter. Comparable in customer types (retail, foodservice) and European geographic focus.
• Morubel: Belgian seafood processor (shrimp and fish) supplying European retail and foodservice with private-label products. Comparable B2B processing model, customer segmentation and product formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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