Family business since 1946

Fresh fish &
shrimp
of world-class quality

The specialist in fish, shrimp and seafood since 1946.

Family business · Scheveningen

Four generations
of craftsmanship by the sea

"What began in 1946 as a fish shop in Scheveningen has grown into an international fish wholesaler, still driven by the same passion for quality."

W.G. den Heijer & Zn. is located right on the fishing harbour of Scheveningen and delivers daily in the Netherlands and abroad. Under our own brand High Seas we offer an extensive range of frozen products, entirely under our own supervision.

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Everything we offer

From freshly caught fish to premium frozen products, discover our full range and get to know us.

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Quality

Our guarantee, every day

Fish is a natural product. That is why we have invested in craftsmanship, inspection and certification for generations, so our customers can always rely on consistent top quality.

BRC Certified

Food safety at the highest level, audited every year.

MSC · ASC · Global GAP

Full traceability and sustainability standards.

Daily inspection

Our own quality team checks every delivery and shipment.

Unbroken cold chain

From auction to customer, always at the right temperature.

Own fleet

Daily deliveries, straight from Scheveningen.

Sustainable business

368 solar panels on the roof and our own EPS recycling.

Our story

Connected to the sea
since 1946

Today we have grown into an international fish wholesaler with the capacity to meet the demands of modern food professionals, without losing the mentality of a family business.

Historic photo from the Den Heijer fish shop

1946
The beginning
Straight after the Second World War, Wouter Gerardus den Heijer opened a fish shop on the Gentsestraat in Scheveningen.
1970
To the harbour
The move to the port of Scheveningen and the start of the wholesale business.
1989
New premises
A completely new building to accommodate the growth.
1999
Renewal
As the business expands, the building is renovated and the cold store enlarged. The office gains the maritime look it still has today.
2024
Acquisition
Acquisition of Pronk-Hollandvis on the Vissershavenweg, strengthening our position in the fish supply chain.

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Community

Den Heijer makes you happier!

As a family business from Scheveningen, we are at the heart of the city, among the people who live and work here. That is why we are glad to support social causes that are close to our hearts.

A good example is the NN CPC Loop Den Haag. We have taken part since 2022, and through the business run we link the Den Heijer name to this sporting event in our own city.

A day like that shows what we also value in our work: pulling together, and staying involved in the city where it all began for us.