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01Diplomats company presentation

Seafood production since 1907. Experienced people, distinctive products and partnerships built for the long term.

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Aerial view of the Diplomats factory beside the sea in Engure
02Engure, Latvia

Everything Begins by the Sea.

Our production stands on Latvia’s Baltic coast — the place where the work began and where it continues today.

Engure production specialists working by hand in an archival photograph
03Since 1907

A craft shaped in Engure.

Seafood production began here in 1907. The methods, knowledge and responsibility have been carried forward ever since.

04Our journey

The times have changed. The responsibility remains.

Modern equipment supports work still guided by the same tradition and care. As a family business, we make decisions for the long term and remain personally responsible for every product that carries the Diplomats name.

Historical early Diplomats can from the company archive
Historical early Diplomats can — archive file named 1915.
  1. 1907

    Seafood production began in Engure.

  2. 1931

    Diplomats became the exclusive brand of the Engure factory.

  3. 1992

    SIA Unda was established to continue the production tradition.

  4. Today

    Still made in Engure. Still responsible for every product that carries the name.

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As a family business,we make decisions for the long term and remain personally responsible for every product that carries the Diplomats name.

Engure fishing community working beside boats and nets in 1954
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Respect.

A smoked sprat presented above a dark stone surface with a fork and fresh herbs
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Pursuit of Excellence.

Sprats, potato wedges and fresh vegetables arranged in a dynamic culinary composition
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Ability to Adapt and Change.

08The Diplomats Way

This is the Diplomats Way.

The modern Diplomats office with people working together
09Modern leadership

Heritage. Led Forward.

A modern, professionally managed company carries the knowledge of Engure into every commercial decision.

Diplomats solar panel installation beside the Engure coast
10Future-facing investment

Built Responsibly for Tomorrow.

Our solar installation in Engure is a practical investment in the future of production.

Wide view across the working Diplomats production floor in Engure
11Modern factory

Serious capability. Disciplined control.

Experienced people and modern production systems work together across the Engure facility.

12Production & craftsmanship

Made by people. Governed by process.

Human judgement and documented control move together from raw material to finished product.

A Diplomats specialist inspecting fish on smoking racks
Crafted by experienced hands
  1. 01

    Raw material

    Selected before production begins.

  2. 02

    Preparation

    Prepared for a consistent result.

  3. 03

    Rodding

    Sprats are threaded onto smoking rods by experienced hands.

  4. 04

    Natural smoking

    Smoke, time and close attention.

  5. 05

    Filling

    Care continues into every format.

  6. 06

    Packing

    Prepared for dependable handling.

  7. 07

    Inspection

    Defined requirements are checked.

  8. 08

    Finished product

    Consistent at commercial scale.

13The Diplomats film

A portrait of Diplomats.

From fishing and production in Engure to our store and Diplomats products enjoyed around the table at home.

Naturally smoked sprat shown in close detail
14Quality values

Quality is a way of working.

The original Diplomats catalogue marks express the practical standards behind the product.

  • Wild caught

    Selected wild-caught fish for applicable product ranges.

  • Solar energy

    On-site solar generation supports production in Engure.

  • GMO free

    Non-GMO requirements apply to relevant products and ingredients.

  • Naturally smoked

    Natural smoking shapes the character of selected products.

  • Hand packed

    Experienced hands protect presentation and consistency.

  • Clean label

    Straightforward recipes follow clearly defined specifications.

  • LNG in production

    Liquefied natural gas supports factory operations in Engure.

15Certifications

Standards that can be verified.

Current systems support food safety, quality management and responsible sourcing for applicable products and supply chains.

  1. CurrentHACCP mark

    HACCP

    Systematic food-safety control from intake to release.

  2. CurrentIFS Food mark

    IFS Food

    Audited food-safety and quality management.

  3. CurrentMSC certified sustainable seafood ecolabel

    MSC

    Certified responsible sourcing for applicable products and supply chains.

HACCP, IFS Food and MSC are current. Certificate details and scope are available from the Diplomats team.

Wide view across the working Diplomats production floor in Engure
16Why companies choose Diplomats

Experience that reduces uncertainty.

Dependable decisions matter as much as the product. Our knowledge is practical, accumulated and accountable.

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Diplomats trout products in a vivid red campaign composition
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Crafted to Be Remembered.

Smoked sprats served with noodles, sesame, lime and spring onion in an Asian-inspired dish
18Product portfolio

Distinct products for distinct markets.

Established seafood categories and contemporary Diplomats collections, each with its own taste, format and commercial role.

19Product worlds

One portfolio. Many ways to experience it.

Taste, texture, ingredients and serving lead the story. Packaging supports the product rather than defining it.

Diplomats smoked sprats and heritage gift packaging arranged in a dark editorial composition
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Rooted in Tradition. Inspired by Modern Taste.

Open smoked sprats served with toasted bread, vegetables and herbs
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Born in Latvia. Shared with the World.

Diplomats currently works in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, United States, Canada, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Romania, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Moldova, Israel.
22Trusted worldwide

International experience. Personal accountability.

Market fit, logistics and long-term support are part of the product.

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23Partnership models

Three ways to build together.

A clear starting point for different markets, brands and ambitions.

Diplomats trout fillet tins with grape-seed oil and grapes in a dark campaign composition
24The next chapter

Let’s Build Something Together.

Tell us about your market, your ambition and the opportunity you see.

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