GC Rieber VivoMega (GCRV) has announced the completion and grand opening of its new omega-3 manufacturing facility campus in Norway. The grand opening ceremony took place on May 24, 2024, where its chairman and GC Rieber group CEO, Jan Roger Bjerkestrand, cut the ribbon and introduced the new facility, which will enable GC Rieber VivoMega to double the output of their high-end triglyceride form of marine omega-3s EPA and DHA and certified vegan EPA & DHA algal oils.
“This is an exciting time for GC Rieber VivoMega and our customers,” said Snorre Glærum Strand, CEO at GC Rieber VivoMega. “With the supply of fish oils starting to normalize somewhat thanks to improvements in ongoing fishery, and the growing demand for sustainable, traceable, high-quality omega-3 increases, this new facility allows us to meet the varying consumer needs, including a vegan alternative EPA & DHA.”
The $75 million expansion investment included:
- A 38,000 metric ton storage tank park
- An electric steam boiler that allows its three facilities to run on 100 percent renewable energy
- Additional heating capabilities to help maintain the quality of the oils and allow for easier extraction in winter
- Additional nitrogen to remove oxygen for improved sensory profiles
Snorre Glærum Strand continued, “To further minimize our eco-footprint, we utilized much of the existing infrastructure, including docks, tanks, and laboratories. We are also proud to announce that this addition will bring new jobs to GCRV as we continue to grow.”
According to the company, the manufacturing campus fully aligns with the EU Green Deal initiatives and the UN Global Compact guidelines. GC Rieber VivoMega is also SEDEX-certified. The new facility makes GC Rieber VivoMega one of the world’s largest fish and algae manufacturing and storage facilities, putting sustainability and quality first, according to the company.
For more information, visit www.vivomega.com.
