Welcome to Verwijs Seafood

Verwijs Seafood is a privately owned company processing and trading quality seafood since 1988. Sustainable sources and responsible trading are cornerstones of our business and therefore we make it our priority to be a part of every step of the supply chain – from farm or fishing boat, to processing and packaging based on end-user’s requirements.

Our carefully chosen partners and years of expertise enable us to provide seafood lovers with high quality fresh frozen fish and shellfish.

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John Verwijs

Founder, CEO

John Verwijs, ambitious as ever, saw a gap in the market for exotic fish on the continent. His drive and adaptability is what enabled him at only 25 years of age to go out into the ethnic markets of Brussels and Paris to supply their needs.

Why Verwijs Seafood?

Our commitment to premium quality is backed by a consistent supply from stable sources, ensuring quality and reliability at every step. We prioritise building long-term relationships, fostering trust and delivering excellence over time.

100+

Country Suppliers

35

Years Experience

30

Employees

400+

Products

Star Pride

Star Pride stands for absolute top quality. This brand includes premium products from different product categories in the Verwijs Seafood catalogue; whole fish, steaks, fillets, shrimp or crab.

We work with the very best suppliers to guarantee the standard we set. We tell you more about the origin and quality, freezing and glazing of Star Pride products below. For a first-class experience, it is of course best to order Star Pride yourself.

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Fish Sourcing

Sources

Star Pride is specially fished for Verwijs Seafood in prime locations, due to longstanding exclusive sourcing rights. The same catch is thus not offered to other parties, hence why we have no issue in complete transparency with regards to our suppliers. Some examples of Star Pride products are; squid caught off the coast of Yemen and shrimp from our partnered farms in Sri Lanka.

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Sustainability

Verwijs Seafood believes in going beyond the social and ecological certifications that we proudly adhere to. Supporting the livelihoods of the individual fishermen and their hooks just off the coast of Yemen is one way we like to make a difference in the industry. Find out what other steps we take towards seafood sustainability.

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Suppliers

From fishermen off the west coast of Africa up to the Arabian Peninsula and back down via the Indian subcontinent to growers in Southeast Asia. Long-term partnerships right next to the source, dating back as far as day 1, is Verwijs Seafood’s guiding principle. Having these relationships ensures our quality never waivers and enables us to be competitive in the field. Discover our story through the eyes of local partners.

Logistics

A tactical base of operations between two major world ports, our own robust transportation network within the EU, and transatlantic connections with delivery routes from the farthest corners of the world. Verwijs Seafood’s logistics expertise exceeds all expectations. From catch to plate, we make it happen every day.

History

Established in 1988, Verwijs Seafood was a pioneer in the importing of exotic seafood into Europe. More than 30 years later, it is now a grounded family business with expertise in sourcing, importing and exporting. We make the best of the seven seas possible for diverse markets, and as John says “we have the source, you have the customer.”