Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Foppen Seafood is a premier Dutch seafood processor specializing in high-quality smoked salmon products. Headquartered in Harderwijk, Netherlands, the company has over a century of heritage in seafood craftsmanship and innovation. With a global distribution network and a reputation for premium quality, Foppen serves retailers, foodservice providers, and consumers across more than 30 countries.

Company Overview

Founded in 1918, Foppen Seafood has evolved from a small local fish smokehouse into a large-scale seafood producer renowned for its specialty in smoked salmon. The company blends traditional smoking techniques with modern food safety and automation systems to maintain consistent product excellence. Foppen operates as part of the Dutch Seafood Company, a larger group with strong operational and financial backing.

Core Product Lines

Foppen focuses exclusively on salmon, offering a curated range of cold-smoked and hot-smoked products tailored for the retail and foodservice sectors.

Cold Smoked Salmon

• Traditional Cold-Smoked Salmon Slices
• Cold-Smoked Salmon with Dill
• Cold-Smoked Salmon with Cracked Black Pepper
• Premium packaging options include vacuum-sealed trays and ready-to-eat pouches.

Hot Smoked Salmon

• Traditional Hot-Smoked Fillets and Portions
• Flavored Hot-Smoked Salmon: Garlic, Pepper, and Herb-infused varieties
• Often available in chilled and MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) formats for extended shelf life

Sliced Salmon Loin

• Sushi-Grade Salmon Loins
• Thinly sliced and presented for high-end retail or catering
• Suitable for sushi, poke bowls, and gourmet starters

Foppen’s products are widely recognized for their visual appeal, texture, and balanced flavor profile, achieved through a meticulous brining and smoking process using oak and beech wood.

Global Market Reach

Foppen is a key player in international seafood retail:

• Exports to over 30 countries including the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, and Middle Eastern markets
• Private-label supplier for major global retailers such as Costco, ALDI, Lidl, and Carrefour
• Branded presence under "Foppen" in premium supermarkets across Europe and the U.S.

In the U.S., Foppen gained strong visibility through placements in Costco Wholesale, where its Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices became a high-volume success item.

Production and Operational Capabilities

• High-Capacity Production Facility in Harderwijk with advanced filleting, smoking, slicing, and packaging lines
• Investment in automation and traceability systems to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Annual production capacity exceeds 10,000 metric tons of smoked salmon

Foppen’s operations are designed to balance large-scale throughput with artisan-level quality control.

Certifications and Food Safety Compliance

Foppen maintains robust quality assurance programs and international certifications:

• IFS (International Featured Standards)
• BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance)
• MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) for sustainable sourcing
• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) for responsibly farmed salmon
• HACCP-certified production processes

These certifications reflect Foppen’s commitment to sustainability, traceability, and food safety—key requirements for global retail partners.

Innovation and Sustainability

Foppen places emphasis on:

• Sustainable sourcing of salmon from certified aquaculture farms and wild fisheries
• Waste minimization programs including by-product utilization and recycling
• Continuous R&D investment into new flavor profiles, packaging formats, and shelf-life technologies

The company has launched several innovative product formats tailored to evolving consumer trends, such as grab-and-go smoked salmon snacks and salmon-based meal kits.

Achievements and Recognition

• Recognized as one of the top five smoked salmon producers in Europe
• Consistent recipient of quality awards in private label evaluations and retail satisfaction surveys
• Successfully entered high-growth Asian and Middle Eastern markets with customized product SKUs
• Expanded presence in North American retail through strategic partnerships and co-packing contracts

Foppen Seafood continues to lead the smoked salmon category with a combination of tradition, innovation, and operational excellence. Through its focus on quality, sustainability, and market adaptability, Foppen remains a preferred supplier for retailers and chefs around the world.