1870
The beginning of modern oyster farming, with Yerseke as the center
About us
Prins & Dingemanse, a leading company in the shellfish and crustacean sector. For more than a century, we have been passionately engaged in the cultivation, processing, and distribution of high-quality shellfish and crustacean products. Our rich history began in 1880 when farmer Jacob Prins founded a company in Yerseke for oyster cultivation and trade, under the name Jac. Prins.
Over the years, we have grown and expanded our range with mussels, lobsters, and a wide variety of other shellfish and crustaceans. Our expertise combined with our commitment to quality has ensured that we have become an established name in the Dutch and international fish market.
Sustainability
Prins & Dingemanse is a brand of Roem van Yerseke. For generations, we have worked closely with nature and understand the importance of sustainable business practices. That is why we are committed to reducing our footprint and continuously improving the eco-friendly farming and processing of shellfish and crustaceans.
The history
1880
Farmer Jacob Prins establishes a company for oyster farming and trade at Havendijk in Yerseke, under the name Jac. Prins.
1927
Jan Prins starts lobster fishing on the Grevelingen from Bruinisse.
1927
The lobster company Jan Prins is being expanded with a shellfish and crustacean trade. The activities of the oyster company Jac. Prins are being added. The name will be Jan Prins, commonly known as "the Prins company"
1937
Establishment of the canning factory De Zeeuwsche Banier from the company Jan Prins, on the Grintweg in Yerseke.
1951
Jan Prins, together with others, establishes a company for trading fresh mussels.
1962-1963
Due to a very harsh winter, almost the entire lobster population in the Oosterschelde dies out. Additionally, 90 percent of the oysters freeze to death. Many farmers quit, but Prins perseveres.
1979
The Prins and Dingemanse families establish the company Prins & Dingemanse BV. The color yellow and the red-white-blue logo make their debut.
1987
Queen Beatrix opens the storm surge barrier in the Oosterschelde estuary. The preservation of tides and saltwater is the salvation of the shellfish and mollusk sector.
1994
Prins & Dingemanse introduces the leak-proof mussel bucket, intended for the supermarket.
1995
As the first fish company in the Netherlands, Prins Holding receives the ISO certificate as proof of good and food-safe production and distribution.
1996
Commissioning of the YE-96 Jan Prins, the most modern mussel cutter built in the Netherlands up to that time.
1997
Prins & Dingemanse develops the leak-proof and freshness-preserving MAP packaging for shellfish and crustaceans, for which various patents are granted.
2005
Commissioning of the revolutionary oyster cutter YE-29 Jacoba Prins, with a fully automated fishing system for oysters.
2006
Queen Beatrix grants the 125-year-old Prins & Dingemanse the royal predicate.
2009
Winner of the prestigious Prix d'Eite with the Oyster Tasting that makes eating oysters an even more varied experience.
2012
For the second time winner of the Prix d’Elite, this time with the Zeeuwse Creuse Caresse, an oyster that is fed in a true 'wellness resort' with the best Oosterschelde water and algae. This gives the oyster a unique taste.
2013
The fifth generation Prince joins the management team.
2020
Prins & Dingemanse and Roem van Yerseke join forces. This merger creates the largest mussel and oyster processing company in the Netherlands.
2023
Prins en Dingemanse introduces a new logo and packaging design which will be available in stores from August 2023.
Facts about Prince
What are MZIs?
Prins & Dingemanse uses MZIs. These mussel seed capture installations are a sustainable alternative to traditional mussel seed harvesting.
How does it work?
A mussel seed capture installation consists of nets or ropes hanging in the water. Mussel larvae attach themselves to these nets and ropes, which then grow into baby mussels of one to two centimeters. This is the mussel seed. The MZIs are in the water every year from March 1 to November 1. In the summer and fall, harvesting takes place one or more times.
Which company is the parent company of Prins & Dingemanse?
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With how many ships is fishing done to be able to eat mussels from Prins & Dingemanse daily?
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Is the company also conducting research into sustainability and further developments in the cultivation of crustaceans and shellfish?
Which certifications are held by the company, among others?
Roem van Yerseke has a dedicated quality team that monitors the food quality and safety of their range. They are IFS certified, demonstrating that they meet strict standards for food processing and packaging. They also have the MSC certificate, indicating their commitment to sustainable wild capture, and the ASC certificate, which stands for responsible aquaculture. Additionally, they are certified according to the European organic certificate 'Euro Leaf', confirming their compliance with strict EU regulations for organic products. Roem van Yerseke strives to deliver high-quality products that meet high quality and sustainability standards.