From the sea. For generations.
At Krijn Verwijs, everything starts with the sea. It has for generations. In 1880, our great-grandfather Pieter Verwijs began farming oysters. What started back then still forms the foundation of our family business today: working with the very best the sea has to offer, with a deep understanding of our products and respect for the environment they come from.
Today, under our Premier brand, we supply customers around the world with a complete range of fresh fish, shellfish, crustaceans and sea vegetables. From mussels and specialty shellfish to crustaceans and premium oysters. We know our products, we know where they come from, and we select only those that meet our high standards.
From source to plate
Great quality starts at the source. That is why we are actively involved throughout the entire supply chain, from farming and harvesting to processing and delivery.
And we do not do it alone. Our seafarmers around the world are an essential part of that chain. We know our partners personally and believe in building long-term relationships. Together, we share knowledge, improve the way we work and make sure our customers can rely on fresh products of consistent quality.
Behind every product are people who know their craft. At sea, in production, on the road and behind the scenes. Craftsmanship, responsibility and teamwork make the difference. It reflects the philosophy behind Krijn Verwijs: looking beyond the product itself to recognise the people, knowledge and dedication that make it possible.
With a growing world population, there is also an increasing demand for food. Preferably as sustainable as possible. If you ask us, shellfish and sea vegetables are the perfect solution for this. Why? During the cultivation of mussels, there are far fewer environmentally harmful factors involved than with meat breeding. This is because no fresh drinking water, food and fertilizers are needed, nor is there any question of using medicines such as antibiotics. This applies to all crustaceans and shellfish and sea vegetables and algae. In addition, it is also very healthy. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other healthy nutrients. There are no harmful fats in it and it contains few calories. The Oosterschelde nature reserve is our 'back garden' and the many beautiful seas are the fertile ground for our wonderful products. We ensure that we, but also the growers we work with, apply the most sustainable possible cultivation, harvesting and processing process for all our products. In our processing center we apply sustainable processes, supported by solar panels, and we also purchase wind energy that we use to run our factories. We use a circular production process in which the residual products of the processing process go back into the sea. Think of empty shells, crabs and seaweed, which in turn serve as food for other water inhabitants. A sustainable way of working, the only way for us!
