about us
Dago Seaberry & Astelpaju Eksport TÜ
Dago Seaberry is a health food brand from Estonia, dedicated to producing high-quality sea buckthorn berries. Our berries are grown in a pristine, unspoiled environment, and are full of natural goodness.
The brand is part of Astelpaju Eksport TÜ, an innovative cooperative focused on cultivating Hippophae rhamnoides through sustainable and collaborative farming.
30+ years of experience
Our family’s relationship with sea buckthorn began in 1994 and has grown into more than three decades of hands-on experience. Today, the family business has expanded to over 900ha of plantations - biggest in Estonia and Europe.
This photo was taken over 25 years ago during our very first sea buckthorn harvest. It marked the beginning of a journey that continues to shape everything we do. Since then, the image has accompanied us to numerous trade fairs, serving as a reminder of where it all began.
1994 - First Hectares
In 1994 we planted the first hectares that would shape the years ahead. That marked the start of a long-term commitment, one that has grown alongside our knowledge and our fields. Today, this journey is increasingly carried forward by the second generation.
1999 - First Harvest
Sea buckthorn typically takes four to six years to reach its first harvest. That made the moment especially significant, it was the first time we could truly evaluate the quality of our berries and experiment with harvesting and preservation techniques. This milestone also marked a clear step toward a more professional and purposeful operation.
2013 - Astelpaju Eksport TÜ
We established a cooperative to bring together sea buckthorn growers focused on export and to support them through joint activities such as marketing and logistics. Its purpose is to strengthen collaboration across producers of different sizes and meet industrial requirements for volume, quality, and reliability.
2023 - Dago Seaberry
The Dago Seaberry brand was created to bring our organic sea buckthorn to the international market under a unified and distinctive name. Dago Seaberry combines decades of family experience and the pristine nature of Hiiumaa. Under this name, we have participated in several international food fairs.
Hiiumaa - the 'Day' Island
Our main plantations are located on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. Because the fields sit within a protected natural landscape, far from major roads and large cities, the growing environment stays clean and low-impact. Hiiumaa is also known historically as Dagö in Swedish, Dagden in German, and Dagø in Danish, and the island’s character comes from its long, winding coastline and fresh sea air. In addition to nearly 300 kilometers of shoreline, Hiiumaa is known for quiet forests, unspoiled beaches, and one of the world’s oldest lighthouses still in use. Finally, the island is part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), recognized for its biodiversity and long-term commitment to sustainable development.
An Island Shared with Wildlife
On Hiiumaa, nature is never far away. A wild moose steps quietly through our sea-buckthorn field, as if to check how the season is coming along.
Out here, the rows of berries grow between forest and sea, and the island’s sandy soil, sea wind, and northern sun shape the ripening. The landscape stays open and living and our fields are part of a bigger ecosystem.
We grow organically, without synthetic chemicals, and we keep intervention to a minimum. Most of the time, that is enough.
