About SAEBY

Active since 1946 – our experience speaks for itself
Great experience and innovative mindset

About Saeby Fish Canners Ltd.

More than 80 years of experience in canned mackerel

At Saeby Fish Canners Ltd., we build on more than 80 years of experience. Our focus is on quality, responsibility and innovation, from raw-material handling to the finished product.

We work with the species Scomber scombrus, Trachurus murphyi, Scomber colias and Scomber japonicus. We have never used the traditional chemical skinning process, which typically involves caustic soda and hydrochloric acid. Instead, the mackerel is skinned using only hot water and steam, a method that is central to the way we handle the raw material.

Our value proposition includes both private label products, contract manufacturing, and products under our own SAEBY and NORD brands. The range is under continuous development with new flavours and solutions for different markets, meal occasions and consumer needs. Our portfolio spans from mild classics in oil as well as more highly seasoned recipes with mustard, curry and chilli.

We also work on initiatives relating to wastewater management and packaging, including solutions that can support correct waste sorting.

Straightforward ingredients. Nothing unnecessary added.

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Danish mackerel to the whole world

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It started at the harbour

1946

Our first factory was located at Saeby Harbour in 1947. The place is small, and the facilities are modest but there is room for Saeby Fish Canners Ltd.

1949

Christian Vanggaard takes ownership of Saeby Fish Canners Ltd. in 1949, and he creates a clear strategy for our production.

1951

In the year of 1951, we open our first cold store storage at Gyldendalsvej, which later becomes the location for our entire production.

1960 - 1970s

Throughout this period, we have our own trawlers fishing for prawns. After Denmark gets its EU membership in 1972, we start producing canned mackerel at Saeby Fish Canners Ltd.

1980s

To become specialists on one product, canned mackerel, we start phasing out the production of prawns, tuna, lobster, herring, and sardines during the 1980’s.

1982

In 1982 our production capacity at Saeby Harbour is fully utilized, so we start moving our production to Gyldendalsvej. We are still located at Gyldendalsvej, where we have more than 60.000 square meters for production and administration.

1988

Our entire production takes place at Gyldendalsvej in 1988. Thus, our production at Saeby Harbour ends entirely.

1996

It is not looking well – our factory bursts into flames in 1996. However, the parts of our production which are burned down are replaced with new elements and components that follow the highest technological standards.

2016

In 2016 we open our second factory, which gives us more production capacity during the peak season.

2020

We say our last goodbye to the former owner of Saeby Fish Canners Ltd. – Christian Vanggaard – who passes away in 2020. We honour his memory, and his spirit lives in all our employees.