Quality - KolFish

Quality policy

Quality starts with the fish

At KolFish, quality starts with the choice of fish. From Urk we work with fresh supply and keep short lines to the fish auction, traders and suppliers. We know where our fish comes from and pay close attention to freshness and quality before it is processed.

Our experience plays a large part in this. Louw has over 30 years of experience in fish processing and Frans almost a decade. Together we know what to look for and how different species are best processed.

Every fish is filleted and cut by hand in the traditional way. This lets us work precisely and produce a fine fillet, with as little good fish lost as possible. We believe a good fish deserves to be used as fully as possible.

Quality stays just as important after filleting. We monitor the temperature of our fish carefully and pay a lot of attention to hygiene. Our premises are professionally cleaned every day by an external cleaning company. Before delivery we pack our fish in insulated boxes with ice and transport it in a refrigerated van.

That is how we safeguard quality from start to finish. Not only during filleting, but at every step our fish goes through before it reaches the customer.

MSC Certified

Marine Stewardship Council

Certificate number

MSC-C-66609

Sustainable fishing

MSC-certified fish

At KolFish we think it is important to deal consciously with the future of fishing. That is why we work together with MSC-certified traders and suppliers. This allows us to supply MSC-certified fish with a demonstrable origin within the MSC chain.

KolFish is itself MSC-certified under number MSC-C-66609. Together with our certified partners this lets us provide a reliable and controlled chain whenever MSC-certified fish is chosen.

For us, sustainability is an important part of working responsibly with fish. By working with reliable partners and certified traders we contribute to a fishing chain that takes the future of the sea and the fish stocks into account.

Our approach

Quality control throughout the process

Assessment on arrival On arrival we inspect every batch of fish carefully. We look at the freshness, colour, smell and texture of the fish. Only fish that meets our quality standards is processed.
Chilled storage After arrival the fish goes into chilled storage as quickly as possible. The temperature is carefully monitored so the fish is kept under the right conditions.
Hand processing Our fish is filleted, cut and packed by hand in the traditional way. This way of working gives us control over every fish and lets us deliver a clean, neat finish.
Final check and delivery Before an order leaves, we check that everything is right. The fish is well packed and delivered chilled, so the order arrives at the customer in good condition.

Quality starts with the fish

MSC-certified fish

Quality control throughout the process

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