Omega-3

Abitec Corporation has acquired Larodan AB, a manufacturer and international marketer of high purity research-grade lipids.

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Orivo will certify VIK, a krill oil brand, with an origin guarantee for its omega-3 supplements. 

In partnership with Orivo, Pure Orange AS launched a new omega-3 supplement made from sustainable Norwegian salmon oil with zero additives. 

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

AlaskOmega's new omega-3 powder is designed for food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications.

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Heart health is a solid category where natural solutions have found fertile ground for the last several years. But it is also crowded and very generic.

While omega-3 supplements play a key role in human health, GOED did not find sufficient data to link intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s to “general” to “viral” immunity benefits.

GOED and market research expert FMCG Gurus are hosting a webinar on global omega-3 consumer behaviors and attitudes  on Thursday, April 30, 11 – 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

These new lines are called Bold Heart by Cardiosmile and CatchFree Omega. 

A study published in Nutrients compared the pharmacokinetics of free choline and of selected choline metabolites from a single dose of phosphatidylcholine present in the branded SuperbaBoost krill oil and choline bitartrate salts.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

GC Rieber Oils has partnered with Barrington Nutritionals to distribute its VivoMega omega-3 fish oils to the United States and Mexico. 

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

Aker BioMarine has announced that it will be launching an unmanned solar-powered ocean data drone called Sailbuoy, in an effort to collect detailed data on the krill biomass. 

GOED tested the quality of 48 of the most-widely sold EPA/DHA omega-3 supplements in the US. Quality was determined by testing the EPA/DHA content of the products, and comparing it labeled content on the bottle.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Why we need to target the causes of aging

Numerous developments are driving this mainstay supplement category.

More evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are critical nutrients for the developing fetus and the growing child.

Rimfrost has awarded a contract to Westcon to build a new krill fishing vessel worth than NOK 1 billion. 

Heart health ingredients bring new science and innovation to market, despite some bad press.

A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition demonstrates that the patented self-micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMEDS) called AquaCelle improves that absorption of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

The Supreme Court’s denial means that the decision of the ITC to not investigate Amarin’s complaints remains upheld by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Circuit Court, and no further appeals are possible. 

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has published the 2017-2018 edition of its annual Global EPA and DHA Omega-3 Ingredient Market Report.