Omega-3s & nutritional oils
Guest article
Omega-3s: A year of ups and downs
The year 2025 in the omega-3 industry—as well as across most industries—was characterized by uncertainty on a global scale.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Indena's grape seed extract may boost mood and cognitive function
Preliminary in vitro experiments show that Indena’s Enovita, a sustainable standardized grapeseed extract (GSE), modulates key neurotransmitters involved in mood and cognition.
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Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED
The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.
Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.
Study links higher omega-3 levels to decreased stroke risk
A new study published in the journal Stroke shows that people with the highest omega-3 levels have a lower risk of stroke. It also dispels correlations between omega-3s and increased risk of brain hemorrhaging.
Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio
Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.
Mouse study highlights potential health benefits of Macauba pulp oil
Macauba pulp oil supplementation improved metabolic function in mice, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years
Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...
Ahiflower oil gets novel food approval for Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency of the Brazilian Ministry of Health (ANVISA) has granted pre-market approval to Natures Crops International’s Ahiflower oil, opening up South America’s biggest market to this plant-based omega oil.
Study: Higher omega-3 levels keep brains young longer
New research has suggested higher omega-3s levels might help forestall some of the changes seen in aging brains that in some cases are the precursors of dementia.
News in brief
Polaris partners with Golden Omega for the North American market
Golden Omega USA will distribute French company Polaris’ high-quality algae oils for the North America.
More omega-3s makes for healthier conformation of red blood cells, study finds
A new study has found a correlation between omega-3 levels and a blood marker associated with greater overall health.
Guest article
Omega-3s in 2021: Strong Demand Despite Logistic Challenges
The omega-3 industry fared well in 2021, which was by no means a guarantee after a roller coaster 2020…
Krill oil may aid in metabolic-health linked complications, AkerBiomarine study finds
Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.
Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds
Chilean firm Benexia has made big strides in moving toward becoming a supplier of chia-based ingredients as opposed to being purely a purveyor of the seed itself.
Dr Rob Wildman to launch sports nutrition brand: ‘It’s my opus’
After decades with some of the most respected brands in sports nutrition, Dr Rob Wildman has ventured out on his own and his new brand is an embodiment of his commitment to the field and his pursuit of quality. “I want to take the guesswork out of taking...
‘Impressive’: DHA-rich fish oil raises Omega-3 Index & slows resting heart rate in healthy adults
Eight weeks of supplementation with a DHA-rich fish oil helped to reduce resting heart rate in healthy young adults by an average of five beats per minute, says a new study from Australia.
Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar
The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest in...
Wonders of the North: 50-year anniversary of Dyerberg and Bang’s fundamental omega-3s discoveries
Greenland has long been a source of mystery and wonder for the Danish people. One medieval mystery has never been solved, while a more recent one, the story of omega-3 fatty acids, continues to play out in a thriving industry that has fundamentally...
Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients
With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.
Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan
So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.
News in Brief
GOED partners national Peruvian fishing society
GOED has partnered the National Fisheries Society in Peru as the country aims to become a world-leader in the production of omega 3.
Guest article
Omega-3 Overview 2020: COVID and Contradictions (in Science)
The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without...
Calanus oil supplements effective for Omega-3 Index increases
Supplementation with calanus oil from copepods can increase the Omega-3 Index in healthy older adults, says a new study from Germany that supports the absorption of this omega-3 source.
Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT
Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.
Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage
A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.
Planning, solid inventory, and appropriate health benefits help Benexia win during crisis
Chia supplier Benexia has secured its supply chain to keep producing during the global pandemic, and the company says the inflammation fighting properties of its products has seen demand rise.
Wiley Companies launches omega-3 concentrates powder
As Omega-3 fish oil concentrates producer, Wiley Companies, formulates its first omega-3 concentrate in powder form, NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to the company’s Director of Nutrition Education and Research, Gretchen Vannice, about its new release and...
Aker writes new chapter in krill story casting it as choline source
The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.
Avocado consumption gives obese adults brain boost: study
Daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in obese adults, according to a US study.
Wiley's Finest strikes out beyond fish with vegetarian omega-3s, pine tree sterols products
Wiley’s Finest has ventured beyond the realm of fish-based omega-3s with new products that feature algal and oil seed ingredients and a heart health product based on pine tree sterols that were developed by a Chilean firm.
7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
The 2020 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with three new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
96% of the globe may have insufficient access by 2100
Could climate change cause DHA omega-3 from oceans to plummet?
Warming oceans may deliver a crushing blow to the production of DHA omega-3 by algae, which would ripple up the food chain and slash the global availability of this critical nutrient by 2100, says a scientific paper. But could rapid advances in plant...
Aker deploys drone to improve efficiency, add to ecosystem data collection
Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.
Herbalife notches $4.9 billion in annual sales despite hit in China
Herbalife reported a 3% rise in sales for its full year, recording $4.9 billion in revenue. The increase was achieved even with sharp declines in China attributable to that country’s regulatory crackdown on multi level marketing companies.
Fish oil beats curcumin for brain & heart health biomarker improvements in older people
Supplementation with fish oil, but not curcumin, may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function in older sedentary overweight/obese adults, says a new study from Australia.
SPM-enriched fish oils may help control immune responses: RCT
Fish oil enriched with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) precursors may reprogram key blood cells and help control immune responses in healthy people, says a new clinical trial from the UK.
Global fisheries management is working, study asserts
A new paper asserts that modern fisheries management is succeeding in bolstering abundance in many areas around the world, which is good news for the sustainability of marine omega-3s.
Two drug trial failures not good news for omega-3s sector
The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.
Higher omega-3 index linked to better asthma control: Study
Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with better asthma control and lower medication doses, suggests a new study.
Four weeks to go
GOED Exchange set to tackle omega-3 science and industry growth
The global omega-3 industry will come together at the biannual GOED Exchange next month. As the 'go-to' event for the category moves to Barcelona for the 2020 edition, NutraIngredients caught up with GOED to find out more.
Across the Nutra-verse: Aker bullish over krill oil opportunities, favorable changes to India’s sports nutrition regs, and more
Happy New Year! The first week of 2020 was relatively quiet but there was still important news for the nutra- industry around the world: Here’s our nutra-news weekly round-up to help you stay on top of global industry.
Across the Nutra-verse: No federal funding for hemp/ CBD, DuPont-IFF merger, and more
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Meta-analyses support omega-3s potential brain health benefits
Two new meta-analyses indicate that omega-3 supplements may help protect against mild cognitive decline and improve memory in health subjects.