Cuxhaven, Germany
Maris Food GmbH
Fish manufacturer in Cuxhaven specializing in herring filets, sardines, and fine delicatessen products with 145+ years of tradition.
Appel Feinkost is a historic fish manufactory based in Cuxhaven, Germany, with over 145 years of heritage since its founding in 1879. The company specializes in refined fish products including herring filets, sardines, and premium sauces like mayonnaise. Appel operates a modern production facility with approximately 350 employees and employs unique sterilization technology (hydroclaven system) for their fish full preserves.
The company maintains high sustainability standards and holds multiple certifications including MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) for sustainable fishing, ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) for sustainable aquaculture, IFS Food, IFS Broker, SMETA, and BCS Organic certification. Since 2018, Appel has eliminated all palm oil from its products.
Appel's product range includes multiple varieties of fish products such as marinated herring filets, brathering filets, sardines, and prepared sauces. The company sources fish from sustainable wild-caught and aquaculture sources with full traceability. Their manufacturing process combines traditional craft methods (hand-laying delicate filets) with modern automation for packaging and sterilization.
The brand is sold through retail channels, online platforms, and a direct factory outlet in Cuxhaven. Appel is owned by Maris Food GmbH as of 2023.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
- Sauces
- Mayonnaise
- Thermal
- Sterilization
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