NORDIA Signature
A family history in fish processing
THE HISTORY OF NEERLANDIA -URK
Neerlandia-Urk is a family business based in the well-known fishing village of Urk in the Netherlands. This former island is the fish center of Europe for many years. In 1972, the two brothers Herman and Albert Romkes started their own fish processing company. A hardworking mentality and their language skills enabled them to build an internationally oriented company. It started with the export of fresh fish from the North Sea. Fish that had been caught by local fishermen. In the first 30 years, the core activity was manually filleting the fresh fish from the North Sea. Meanwhile, the next generation entered the business and expanded further. Nevertheless, Neerlandia-Urk also went through difficult times. Above all, the family is grateful for how it all went and sees it as a blessing from God.
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION
All products have been produced in-house by Neerlandia-Urk since inception of the business. It has been one of the leading fish processing companies in Urk for almost half a century. Over 200 employees are dedicated to the processing and supply of fish.
In 2000, Neerlandia-Urk moved to new premises with an ultramodern fish processing facility with its own deepfreeze installation and storage of deep-frozen products. Much fish is filleted by hand by competent professionals who have grown up with fish. Besides North Sea fish, Neerlandia-Urk also processes a large volume of salmon, as well as fish caught in the North Atlantic Ocean around Greenland and Canada and the Bering Sea of Alaska. Neerlandia-Urk has direct contacts with the producers there. Most products are transported to our clients all over the world, like the United States, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, within 48 hours.
Thanks to in-house production, we are able to produce in accordance with the most stringent criteria and we guarantee top quality.
SUSTAINABLE FISHING & FISH FARMING
Treating our natural resources responsibly so future generations can benefit from the food sources that nature offers us. This is Neerlandia-Urk’s point of departure for production.
Caught sustainably with respect for nature. Responsible use of fish resources, so that levels can be maintained and we ensure a stable food source together. We sourche for products which are fully traceable when it comes to the importation of fish too. Our overseas partners also use sustainable, MSC-certified fisheries.
Neerlandia-Urk has partnered with the Z300 ‘Sola Gratia’ fishing vessel. This ship is used for various forms of sustainable fishing, fly shooting in winter and twin-rigging in the summer period.
Virtually all our products are caught by sustainable fishing methods or raised by certified fish farming.
PACKAGING FOR EVERY TARGET GROUP
Neerlandia-Urk’s fish products are available for various target groups, from retail to wholesale. Fresh, vacuum-packed, or deep-frozen. In stylish packaging that is in keeping with the quality of this exclusive product. We can provide customised solutions thanks to in-house production. We are open to discuss all the options with you.
Stylish packaging supports the image of our exclusive natural products.
PACKAGING
• Bulk 3-20 kg Polystyrene box
• Bulk 5-20 kg cardboard box
• Individually vacuum-packed single or chain packed
• bags of 300-1000 grams
• Retail boxes of 250-500 grams
• Trays of 200-1000 grams
EXCLUSIVE NATURAL PRODUCTS
In addition to high-quality fish products from the North Sea, NeerlandiaUrk also presents an exclusive line of products with Nordia Signature. Carefully selected natural salmon caught in a sustainable manner or farmed in the cool northern seas. Clean, oxygen-rich water that contributes to tasty, pure natural products. Nordia Signature sources salmon directly from aquaculture in Norwegian waters and produce the whole range of high quality salmon products.
Transparency in the production chain is a prerequisite, so you know exactly where the fish was caught and whether it was caught sustainably. Nordia Signature represents superior quality, because every step in production is carried out in accordance with stringent hygiene and food safety criteria.
Savour the best the nature has to offer.
NORDIA Signature
Historically, Neerlandia-Urk specialised in the processing of fish from the North Sea, but fish from around the whole world is now imported daily. Almost 20,000 tonnes of fish are processed in the 5,000 m2 production facility every year. Of this fish, 95% is destined for export.
SALMON
Has become one of the most important products in recent years. Neerlandia-Urk is centrally located in the logistics chain. With direct access to salmon farms in Norway, which are situated within ideal distance of Neerlandia-Urk’s production facility. From there, the salmon can be distributed throughout the whole of Europe by road quickly. Neerlandia-Urk is situated close to Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam for export to the United States and the rest of the world.
TRIM GUIDE
Fillets
TRIM C
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
TRIM B
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
TRIM D
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
• Belly trimmed
• Pin bone out
• Back trimmed
• Tail piece off
TRIM D+
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
• Belly fully trimmed
• Pin bone out
• Back trimmed
• Tail piece off
TRIM E DEEP SKIN
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
• Pin bone out
• Back trimmed
• Tail piece off
• Skin off
• Fatline max. 3 cm.
TRIM E MEDIUM SKIN
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
• Pin bone out
• Back trimmed
• Tail piece off
• Skin off
TRIM F
• Backbone off
• Bellybone off
• Back fins off
• Collar bone off
• Anal fin off
• Belly fin off
• Pin bone out
• Back trimmed
• Tail piece off
• Skin off
• Fatline completely removed
SALMON
Salmo salar
• Farmed in Norway.
• Fresh, frozen and breaded and/or pre-fried.
• Fillets, portions, loins, steaks, cubes and burgers.
• ASC, BIO and Global GAP certified.
SOCKEYE SALMON
Oncorhynchus nerka
• Wild-caught in the USA and Canada.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Fillets, portions, loins and cubes.
• MSC certified.
COHO SALMON
Oncorhynchus kisutch
• Wild-caught in Alaska (FAO67) and Canada (FAO61).
• Fresh and frozen.
• Fillets, portions, loins and cubes.
• MSC certified.
SQUID
Loligo vulgaris
• Wild-caught in the North Sea and The English Channel.
• Fresh and frozen (IQF and block).
• Whole.
CUTTLEFISH
Sepia officinalis
• Wild-caught in the North Sea and The English Channel.
• Fresh and frozen (IQF and block).
• Whole.
Historically, Neerlandia-Urk specialised in the processing of North Sea fish, but nowadays, fish is imported worldwide. About 20,000 tonnes of fish are processed in the 5,000 m2 production facility every year, of which 95% is exported.
PLAICE
has always been one of the most important products and Neerlandia-Urk is one of Europe’s biggest plaice processors. Our own professionals fillet the plaice by hand or process it by machine. Further processing also takes place in-house. Plaice products are sent to our clients fresh and deep-frozen, with Italy and England being the biggest markets. Neerlandia-Urk is located in the European flatfish centre with a weekly supply of plaice. Fish is transported across the whole of Europe by road. Neerlandia-Urk is situated close to Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam for export to the United States and the rest of the world.
PLAICE
Pleuronectes platessa
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh, frozen and breaded and/or pre-fried.
• Pan-ready and fillets.
• MSC certified.
FROM THE ICE-COLD WATERS OF GREENLAND
Neerlandia-Urk offers a range of products caught in the North Atlantic Ocean of Greenland. Caught by MSCcertified methods that guarantee sustainable fishing.
Greenland halibut and Atlantic red fish are caught in te waters around Greenland. The fish is deep-frozen on board straight after being caught. The fish is processed further into fillets, loins or steaks in the factory in the Netherlands.
GREENLAND
HALIBUT
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
• Wild-caught in Atlantic Ocean.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Fillets, portions & lions and steaks.
• MSC certified.
ATLANTIC RED FISH
Sebastes mentalla
• Wild-caught in Atlantic Ocean.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Fillets.
• MSC certified.
WHITING
Merlangius merlangus
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Pan-ready and fillets.
COD
Gadus morhua
• Wild-caught in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Fillets, loins and portions.
• MSC certified.
LEMONSOLE
Microstomus kitt
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh, frozen and breaded and/or pre-fried.
• Fillets and goujons.
COMMON DAB
Limanda limanda
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh, frozen and breaded and/or pre-fried.
• Pan-ready and fillets.
DOVER SOLE
Solea solea
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Whole, pan-ready and fillets.
• MSC certified.
TURBOT
Psetta maxima
• Wild-caught in the North Sea and aqua culture.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Whole, pan-ready and fillets.
• MSC or ASC certified.
BRILL
Scophthalmus rhombus
• Wild-caught in the North Sea.
• Fresh.
• Whole and fillets.
• MSC certified.
RED GURNARD
Chelidonichthys lucerna
• Wild-caught in the North Sea and The English Channel.
• Fresh and frozen.
• Whole and fillets.
RED MULLET
Mullus surmuletus
• Wild-caught in the North Sea and The English Channel.
• Fresh.
• Whole and fillets.
ALASKA
FLATFISH
Neerlandia-Urk has started to import flatfish directly from the United States since December 2021. Currently, there are major stock shortages due to the stagnation in traditional seafood supplies. Therefore, the processing of rock sole, yellowfin sole, Alaska plaice etc., will be started. There is already great interest and a large number of applications.
Neerlandia’s product range will initially consist of American flatfish species caught in the Pacific Ocean. The catch area FAO 67 near Alaska.
The freezing of Pacific flatfish takes place directly on board the American trawlers. After the catch, the fish is immediately frozen and packed in transport boxes, so that it retains the highest possible quality.
The big advantage is that the ship can continue fishing until the hold is full. With greater distances and stormy weather conditions in Alaska, this is economically advantageous and above all sustainable.
The product range consists of:
YELLOWFIN SOLE (Limanda aspera)
This Pacific species of dab is comparable to Dutch dab from the North Sea in terms of flavour and structure. The quality, however, is slightly lower than that of North Sea fish. All Yellowfin sole is MSC certified.
ALASKA PLAICE (Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus)
This Pacific plaice species is comparable to Dutch plaice from the North Sea in terms of structure. However, the quality and taste is slightly lower compared to the variety from the North Sea. All Alaske plaice is MSC certified.
ROCKSOLE (Lepidopsetta bilineata)
It has a mild flavour and a firm texture. The name sole is somewhat confusing as it is a type of plaice. In Germany it is known as Pacific plaice and in Italy as Pacific flounder. All rocksole is MSC certified.
SOLE
Limanda aspera
• Wild-caught in Pacific Ocean.
• Frozen (IQF).
• Fillets.
• MSC certified.
YELLOWFIN PLAICE
ALASKA
Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus
• Wild-caught in Pacific Ocean.
• Frozen (IQF).
• Fillets.
• MSC certified.
ROCKSOLE
Lepidopsetta bilineata
• Wild-caught in Pacific Ocean.
• Frozen (IQF).
• Fillets.
• MSC certified.
