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Whether fish-derived or vegetarian, omega-3 has become a household term. Supplement sales continue to grow, and more and more foods are being fortified with the healthy fatty acids. But getting omega-3 foods into the mainstream remains a challenge.
Omega-3 supplements could prevent skin cancer: Study
Consumption of omega-3 rich fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to new findings from the UK.
Maternal omega-3 supplements reduce preterm birth risk: Study
Prenatal supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may help to cut the risk of preterm and low birth weight babies, says new study data.
GOED: Pharma is important for omega-3 but growing slowly
Pharmaceutical omega-3 products are important but will grow more slowly than some expect because of the long timeframe for drug approval, says the chief of the Global Organisation for EPA...
Fish oil supply crisis forces omega-3 price hike at DSM
DSM’s bulging lipid business has bumped fish-sourced omega-3 oil prices 15% as crude fish oil stock prices skyrocket in the face of increasing demands on global fisheries.
Special edition: Omega-3 (Editor's blog)
How high can high-end omega-3 go?
Just got off the phone to Ola Snove, the new(ish) CEO of Aker part-owned Norwegian omega-3 specialist Epax. Wanted to know his view on high-end omega-3 prospects that have attracted...
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Battle of the omega-3 forms: Triglycerides, ethyl esters, or phospholipids?
As the number of omega-3 sources in the market increases, including fish, krill, squid, algae, and plant, suppliers are increasingly using the omega-3 form to differentiate their products. But where...
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Marine omega-3 sources are clearing sustainability bar—so far
Fish oil, an ingredient with a 150-year plus history as a nutraceutical, continues to be the mainstay of the world’s supply of omega-3s. But, with all of the questions hovering...
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Finding the sweet spot in the algal omega-3 market
Most experts say we have barely scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the commercial potential of microalgae. But who is best-placed to translate this promise into hard cash...
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Finished product fortification: Tackling the challenges of omega-3 in processed foods
Omega-3 is the undisputed champion of the supplement and health food world. Yet its translation into everyday food products is slow and challenging because of the complex interactions that need...
Nutrition cluster holds but DSM profits slide 27% as recession bites
Royal DSM saw 2012 EBIT (operating) profits fall 27% to €635m from €866m in 2011 – but the human and animal nutrition business it has invested €2.4bn in since 2010 added 6% in profit.
French omega-3 supplier set for home-market margarine debut
French supplier Polaris says it is in talks with a French manufacturer to introduce its omega-3 into a margarine product this year.
EU fisheries 'discard ban' can help meet booming omega-3 oil demand: IFFO
Banning European fisherman from throwing away unintended catches and fillet waste can provide a significant boost to fish oil and fish meal supplies, says a global marine ingredients group.
Flaxseed-fed cows produce omega-3-rich milk, US researchers claim
Lactating cows fed flaxseed produce milk containing more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat, US researchers have claimed.
Of mice and men: Experts challenge omega-6, omega-3 mouse gut health study
Leading omega-3 experts have challenged results of a study with mice that found that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may disrupt gut microbiota, and that supplemental fish oil...
Omega-3 rich diet can boost children’s IQ, says meta-analysis
Supplementing children's diets with fish oil is one of several effective ways to raise a young child’s IQ levels, according to a new report.
GOED issues mixed review of EU’s omega-3 labelling plans
Mooted labelling changes in the European Union that will place warnings about omega-3 consumption have received a guarded welcome from the global group that represents the sector.
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Greece is the word: BASF tells Pronova shareholders revised bid is fair value
BASF says revised offer for omega-3 API maker Pronova Biopharma is fair value given recent Greek Government decision to stop reimbursing two key drugs.
Nutricia launches high dose 1.5g omega-3 Alzheimer’s drink
Danone’s specialist nutrition arm, Nutricia, has debuted a pharmacy-only formula for sufferers of early dementia containing 1500mg of omega-3s.
Amazonian omega-3 Inca oil wins EU approval
An omega-3 rich oil from the Peruvian Amazon has won EU Novel Foods approval in all foods and food supplements and is being distributed in the European Union by French...
‘Intriguing’ study shows heart health benefits of omega-3-rich yogurt
Daily consumption of omega-3-fortified yogurt may help boost heart health, says a new study that may ‘intrigue CPG companies to begin or continue their formulation efforts’.
Runaway Omega-3 beverage demand ‘can be scary’ – Virun CEO
Virun CEO Philip Bromley tells Ben Bouckley about the firm’s evolution from drug delivery technology into the beverage sphere, and explains that DHA and EPA Omega-3 oils dominate functional demands...
M&A: BASF extends ProNova offer after only 67% sell; DSM confirms Fortitech buy
BASF has extended the bid period for its €650m offer to buy high-dose omega-3 specialist Pronova BioPharma, after only 67.2% of the Norwegian firm’s shareholders agreed to sell their stakes....
Cholesterol-low cheese ‘highly suited’ for hypertension sufferers - developer
Spanish researchers have created a cholesterol-low, reduced salt, fatty acid-enriched cheese, which is “highly suited” to the elderly and those that suffer from hypertension.
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BASF nutrition president on high-end omega-3, Equateq and the phood “white space”
BASF is moving en masse into omega-3 - especially if its bid for Norwegian player Pronova is approved - but it is technology gained from its May acquisition of a high-dose omega-3...
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