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Alda Seafood Holding owns a group of companies that operate a fleet of fishing vessels, processing facilities, and sales offices in Europe and North America. Companies in the group produce high-quality seafood products for the global market, where most of the products are sold in Europe and Asia.

Mayor of Gdańsk Visits Coldstore Gdańsk

Our Polish subsidiary, Coldstore Gdańsk, recently had the honour of hosting Mrs Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the Mayor of Gdańsk, for a tour of its facilities and offices. The visit underscored the significant role the seafood and cold storage industries play in strengthening the local economy.

14-09-2024 by Alda Communications
Emeraude Changes Mesh Size for Increased Quality and Value of Catches

Emeraude recently increased the codend mesh size on its whitefish trawling nets in the Barents Sea to avoid catching smaller fish. The vessel’s captain explains that the main focus onboard is on what he calls “suitable processing fish.” Emeraude, jointly owned by Compagnie des Pêches Saint-Malo and Euronor, boasts one of today's most advanced production lines for processing cod, haddock, and saithe at sea.

17-07-2024 by Alda Communications
Starlink Revolutionises Comfort in Long-Distance Fishing

Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, has enhanced life at sea for crews on trawlers fishing in the North Atlantic. Helmsman on the Berlin NC newbuild says the connection with Starlink is a “game changer” for the crew.

01-07-2024 by Alda Communications
Berlin NC 107 christened in Cuxhaven

The latest addition to DFFU's fleet, the Berlin NC 107 trawler, was officially christened on Friday in Cuxhaven, amid a gathering of employees, business partners, officials, and other stakeholders. The ceremony reached its peak when Dr. Margareta Büning-Fesel, President of the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), proudly took on the role of the vessel's godmother.

29-05-2024 by Alda Communications
Kirkella at the Flemish Cap for the first time

Kirkella is currently trawling at the Flemish Cap for the first time, 300 nautical miles south of Newfoundland. The ship is catching quota managed by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO), primarily cod. The captain says the crew has been lucky with the weather and hopes to complete the trip before the end of May.

30-04-2024 by Alda Communications
Lech Wałęsa visits Coldstore Gdańsk

Former Polish president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa visited the facilities of Coldstore Gdańsk, our Polish subsidiary, on Thursday. During the visit, the former president gave a talk in which he discussed his views regarding global challenges. He also recalled his time as an electrician at the Gdańsk shipyard where fateful events sparked his transformation from a trade union activist to a political leader.

03-04-2024 by Alda Communications
Preparing a newbuild for sea is a collective effort

Several DFFU employees participated in the design and building process of the Berlin NC 107 trawler. The factory manager onboard says the full utilisation of raw materials from catches and advancement in working conditions signify the biggest change in his nearly three decades at sea.

27-03-2024 by Alda Communications
Berlin NC 107 in its full glory

After its delivery, the Berlin NC 107 embarked on its crewed maiden voyage from Norway. During this initial journey, all equipment was thoroughly tested, and the onboard factory was operated for the first time. Video taken during the trip showcases the vessel in its full glory.

12-03-2024 by Alda Communications
Newbuild Berlin NC 107 delivered in Brattvåg

Deutsche Fischfang-Union (DFFU) reached a significant milestone yesterday when the company took delivery of its newbuild, Berlin NC 107, in Brattvåg, Norway. The trawler, built by Norwegian shipbuilder VARD, incorporates advanced technology and innovative solutions tailored for onboard production. Additionally, all crew facilities have been designed to enhance the well-being of the crew, with a focus on the working environment, daylight exposure, and acoustic comfort.

28-02-2024 by Alda Communications
Cuxtrawl is a producer of high-quality fishing gear in Cuxhaven

Our German subsidiary, Deutsche Fischfang Union GmbH (DFFU), located in Cuxhaven, has built a successful relationship with Cuxtrawl, a local maker of high-quality fishing gear such as trawls and nets, for the past several years. Established in 1992 and located in the harbour directly at the waterfront, the company is also a supplier of workwear and safety clothing for DFFU and other companies in the region.

12-02-2024 by Alda Communications
Alda Seafood publishes its Sustainability Report for 2023

Alda Seafood has unveiled its Sustainability Report for 2023, offering insights into the non-financial impacts of companies within the Alda Seafood group during the reporting period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

23-01-2024 by Alda Communications
PAOP sponsors Poland’s leading windsurfer

PAOP (Coldstore Gdańsk) recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Pawel Tarnowski, Poland's leading windsurfer, who is preparing for the summer Olympics in Paris next year. Tarnowski has been displaying the Coldstore Gdańsk logo on his sail and other gear during recent competitions.

15-12-2023 by Alda Communications
Emeraude at the forefront of product innovation at sea

Over the past few years, substantial progress in product development has occurred aboard the Emeraude trawler. Equipped with cutting-edge processing capabilities, the vessel has been actively supplying a range of fish products directly to supermarkets and various retail outlets. The vessel is, in fact, a large fish factory at sea.

12-12-2023 by Alda Communications
Waste disposal is the shared responsibility of the industry

Several crab pots from Russian and Norwegian vessels got stuck in the trawl of the Lodairo when it was trawling in the Barents Sea at the end of October.

14-11-2023 by Alda Communications
Four decades at DFFU

Carmen Wienberg recently celebrated her fortieth work anniversary at Deutsche Fischfang-Union (DFFU) in Cuxhaven. She joined the company on 1 August 1983.

04-10-2023 by Alda Communications
High Seas Fish Producers Organisation wins MSC award in Poland

The High Seas Fish Producers Organisation in Poland was recently awarded the "Ocean Hero Fishery" award for its contributions to sustainable fisheries at the MSC awards in Warsaw. Two of Alda's subsidiaries are founding members of the organisation.

22-09-2023 by Alda Communications
The Berlin NC 107 has arrived in Norway

DFFU's new vessel, the Berlin NC 107, has completed a trip from Braila, Romania, and arrived at VARD's site in Brattvåg, Norway, where the construction of the new build will be completed. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for January 2024.

11-09-2023 by Alda Communications
Kirkella's lost trawl found in Svalbard

Parts of a lost trawl belonging to the vessel Kirkella, operated by Alda's subsidiary UK Fisheries, were recently returned to the vessel after being lost at sea near Svalbard for more than a year.

06-09-2023 by Alda Communications
The construction of the new Berlin NC 107 is progressing well

The construction of the new Berlin NC 107 by Norwegian shipbuilder VARD is progressing well. The owner and operator of the vessel will be Alda's German subsidiary, Deutsche Fischfang Union GmbH (DFFU). The new stern trawler will replace the Baldvin NC.

09-08-2023 by Alda Communications
Alda publishes its first Sustainability Report

Alda Seafood Holding today published its first-ever Sustainability Report. The report includes available and relevant information about the operations of companies in the group for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021.

04-04-2023 by Alda Communications
Supervisory Board appointed

At Alda's general meeting on January 6th 2022, a Supervisory Board for the company was appointed for the first time. The Supervisory Board is legally responsible for supervising the policy pursued by the directors and the general course of affairs in the company and its business. The Supervisory Board also advises the directors as often as needed.

01-02-2023 by Alda Communications
Vard builds a new trawler for DFFU

Deutsche Fischfang Union GmbH (DFFU), our subsidiary in Germany, has entered into an agreement with Vard in Norway for the design and construction of a new one stern high-tech trawler. The contract is valued at more than 50 million EUR.

05-04-2022 by Alda Communications