Larsen

Founded in 1899 in Loegstoer, Denmark, as a canned seafood producer with roots in the Danish herring and mackerel industry. Production relocated to Harrislee, Germany, directly on the Danish border in Schleswig-Holstein. Produces canned Atlantic mackerel, herring, kippers, wild salmon, mussels, and smoked Kieler Sprotte. Went bankrupt in 2014 and was acquired by Latvian producer Karavela in 2019. Under Karavela ownership Larsen holds 40 to 55% market share in branded canned salmon, mussels, and smoked sprats in Germany. Sales concentrated primarily in Germany and Denmark.