omega-3
Aker BioMarine Receives SFP ‘A’ Rating Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, Oslo, Norway-based Aker BioMarine’s krill fishery in the Antarctic received an “A” rating from The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The Reduction Fisheries: SFP Fisheries Sustainability Overview 2017 analyzed 20 of the most significant fisheries used for the production of fish meal or fish oil and assessed the sustainability ...
Omega-3 Index for Heart Health
“Omega-3 fatty acids are important nutrients for a healthy heart. The omega-3s found in krill provide mainly phospholipid-bound EPA and DHA meaning that they are better recognized and utilized by the body, yielding significant heart health benefits,” said Becky Wright, marketing director for Norway-based, Aker BioMarine AS. “They have also been shown to raise the ...
The Future of Omega-3s
So what does the future of the omega-3 category look like? According to Aker BioMarine’s (Oslo, Norway) Becky Wright, “The decline in sales due to various negative studies and media exposure around these studies have presented a challenge for the marine omega-3 category.” “To help mitigate this negativity, GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and ...
Qualitas Health Meets Commercial Milestone with Almega PL
Texas-based Qualitas Health announced the launch of the first consumer products based upon Almega PL, marking the company’s transition from research and development into successful commercialization of the company’s premium algal omega-3 oil. Within the past 18 months, Qualitas Health has completed all necessary stages of product development through commercialization, and these steps included research ...
BASF Divests Omega-3 Production Plant
BASF (Ludwigshafen, Germany / Mount Bethel, PA) signed a definitive agreement to sell its manufacturing facility for natural fish oils, medium- concentrated omega-3s, and customized bottled fish oil in Brattvåg, Norway, to Marine Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of quality marine-based ingredients and customized products, reported the company. Both parties agreed not to disclose financial details ...
Neptune Completes Plant Ramp-Up
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (Laval, QC, CA), announced that its Sherbrooke plant ramp-up is successfully completed, with the plant now operating at an annualized production capacity of 150 metric tons. “Despite a small delay in our ramp-up schedule, which impacted our sales up to now, we are currently operating at full capacity,” said André ...
Krill Education Program Gains Significant Traction
A year ago, Aker BioMarine (Oslo, Norway) launched “How to Speak Krill,” an education program aimed at retailers, particularly in the health food channel. This program gives retailers the proper tools to help their customers make better decisions when choosing an omega-3 option, reported the company. Since unveiling the program, SPINS data indicate that the ...
Video: Nordic Naturals Documentary Links Manufacturing Process to Product Quality
Nordic Naturals recently released a 12-minute documentary short film, True North: The Omega-3 Journey From Boat to Bottle, that focuses on the company’s unique vertical integration manufacturing process. “Our goal is to deliver fish oils to everybody, to eliminate the deficiency of omega-3,” said Nordic Naturals Founder and CEO Joar Opheim. “…you need something that ...
Fresh Catch
With a focus on sustainability, suppliers continue to improve purity and bio availability of efficacious marine-sourced omega-3s. Part I of NIE’s EFA series.Fish oil supplements have shown double-digit growth over the past few years, making omegas one of the most sought-after supplements on the market today. Baby Boomers continue to drive this category’s popularity, but ...
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