Northseafood Holland BV, founded in Urk in 1982, is the leading flatfish processor for the European Retail market. In 2017, Quotter Group, one of the largest fishing groups in the Netherlands, became a majority shareholder: as a result of this acquisition, Northseafood strengthened its position in the market through direct and privileged access to raw material, represented by fish species caught in the North Sea (flounder, sole, northern cod) but also from different origins, i.e. Pacific flounder, Wild Salmon, Sea Bass, and seabream. Northseafood produces for leading brands such as Findus and Captain Iglo and under the brand names of major European retail chains, and produces under its own brand name for the catering market. The company holds BRC, IFS and MSC certifications.