about us
Dago Seaberry & Astelpaju Eksport TÜ
Dago Seaberry is a health food brand from Estonia, dedicated to producing high-quality sea buckthorn berries. Grown in a pristine, unspoiled environment, our berries 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 this plant began back in 1994 when the first hectares were planted. 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.
Our family began growing sea buckthorn in 1994, planting 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.
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.
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.
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. All our berries are grown in an ecologically unpolluted natural park territory away from big cities and roads. Hiiumaa island is historically known as Dagö in Swedish, Dagden in German, and Dagø in Danish. Hiiumaa is characterized by almost 300 kilometers of twisting coastline, unspoiled beaches, clear sea air, fragrant forests, and one of the oldest still-in-use lighthouses in the world. Hiiumaa is also recognized as part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) for its unique natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and commitment to sustainable development.
Nature in Every Berry
Out here, the rows of berries grow between stretches of forest and sea. The island’s sandy soil, sea wind, and northern sun shape their ripening.
We don’t use chemicals, and we don’t interfere more than necessary. That’s often enough.
