Emden matjes and fish delicacy specialties from artisanal processing of North Sea herring – in Emden since 1895.
Fokken & Müller GmbH & Co. Matjes- und Feinkostmanufaktur KG
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Matjes and delicacy manufactory from Emden
Fokken & Müller is a matjes and delicacy manufactory based in Emden (East Frisia). Founded in 1895, the company produces Emden matjes and fish delicacy products based on North Sea herring from summer catches off the coast of Norway. The raw material is delivered freshly frozen and vacuum-packed, thawed in a specially built facility and traditionally skinned by hand to preserve the silver sheen of the fillet. Further processing includes filleting as well as salting and ripening in brine according to the traditional method. The product range includes matjes in various forms as well as other fish delicacy specialties. With more than 50 employees, the company combines traditional production standards – based on the historic Emden Herring Ordinance of 1597 – with modern production and storage conditions.
- Site
- Emden
- Processes
- Matjes and delicacy production (fish processing: thawing, hand skinning, filleting,, Matjes and fish delicacy production, Wholesale for herring and regional products (historical origin), Artisanal processing (skinned by hand)
- Materials
- North Sea herring (matjes raw material, freshly frozen, vacuum-packed), Herring, North Sea herring (matjes raw material), Salt brine
- Founded
- 1895
- Employees
- over 50
- Industries
- Food/fish delicacies, Fish trade/wholesale
- 01
Selection of raw material (North Sea herring from summer catches off Norway)
- 02
Fresh freezing and vacuum-packed storage
- 03
Thawing in a specially built facility
- 04
Artisanal skinning (hand skinning)
- 05
Filleting
- 06
Salting and ripening in brine
- 07
Packaging as matjes and delicacy products
Raw materials and processes
North Sea herring (matjes raw material)
Freshly frozen and vacuum-packed North Sea herring from summer catches off the coast of Norway as the basis of all products.
Salt brine
Ripening of the matjes in salt brine according to the traditional method.
Location
Emden
DEProduction and administration (matjes and delicacy manufactory)
- Materials
- North Sea herring, salt brine
- Specially built thawing facility for herring
- Modern production and storage facilities
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matjes and delicacy production (fish processing: thawing, hand skinning, filleting,Food processing / delicacy production | – | – | – | – | North Sea herring (summer catch off the coast of Norway), Salt brine |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specially built thawing facility for herring | – | – | – | – | Emden |
| Production and storage facilities (state-of-the-art production and storage conditions) | – | – | – | – | Emden |
Additional services
History
- 1597
The Emden Herring Ordinance specifies fishing seasons, preparation of the herring, barrel quality, salt quantities and hygienic aspects – values that still apply in the company today.
- 1895
Founding of a wholesale business for herring and regional products by Weet Fokken and Gerhard Müller in Emden.
Development into a dynamic company with more than 50 employees and a product range of Emden matjes and fish delicacies.