This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 4 2025.
For over 27 years, Resko, based in Poland, has specialised in processing North Atlantic cold-water prawns—known for their delicate flavour and premium quality. The company is -Europe’s last remaining hand-peeling facility for prawns, supplying major Scandinavian markets such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark with high-quality, ready-to-eat shrimps in brine, says Magdalena Juncewicz, the company CEO. Around 70% of its output serves retail under -private labels, while the remainder goes to food service. Setting Resko apart is its commitment to both craftsmanship and -innovation. Hand-peeling, although labour-intensive, preserves the colour, texture, and taste of the prawn far better than mechanical methods, which can strip away flavour and visual appeal. This artisanal approach makes Resko’s product a staple in quality-conscious markets. In recent years, Resko has taken a bold step towards cleaner food processing. Motivated by growing consumer awareness and a desire to move away from traditional preservatives like benzoic acid, the company embarked on a two-year R&D journey. The result is a “clean-label” prawn product preserved only with sea salt and treated using cold pasteurisation—a high-pressure process that kills bacteria without affecting taste or texture. This technology ensures a 50-day shelf life without chemical additives, and the final product tastes as if freshly peeled.
This clean-label product, newly introduced to Scandinavian chefs and retailers, has received strong positive feedback. It’s especially appealing to consumers looking for convenience without compromise on health or -flavour. Resko has also developed clean-label ready meals with shrimp and pasta, offering 35-day shelf life without additives—a rarity in the seafood sector. Beyond product development, Resko is also making packaging more sustainable. The new monofoil bags use 90% less plastic than traditional jars and qualify for reduced ecological taxes, supporting broader environmental goals. While the clean-label products are currently more expensive, Resko sees them as valuable additions rather than replacements. Their appeal lies in quality, transparency, and environmental responsibility—values that are increasingly defining consumer choice. With strong supplier relationships in Greenland and a commitment to ethical sourcing and innovation, Ms Juncewicz feels Resko is setting a new benchmark for seafood processing in Europe.