Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Demand from fish farms drives crude fish oil prices higher

12-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

Bulk fish oil prices are rising, driven both by competition from large aquaculture purchasers and lower catch quotas in the all-important Peruvian anchovy fishery.

Bioriginal to distribute Norwegian krill

08-Nov-2012

Canadian lipid specialist Bioriginal has inked a deal with Olympic Seafood to distribute the Norwegian firm’s krill offerings.

DSM buys Fortitech for €495m; “We are done for awhile”

08-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Rampant nutrition business acquirer, Royal DSM, has splashed the cash for the ninth time in two years – this time to the tune of €495m ($634m) on US-based multinational nutrient blending giant, Fortitech (€212m/$270m annual turnover).

Q3 wrap: Nutrition stars for DSM and Naturex

06-Nov-2012 By Shane Starling

Royal DSM saw Q3 sales slip 7% to €2.3bn across all divisions with polymer intermediates performing worst, but as has been the case in recent quarters, the Dutch firm’s nutrition cluster held firm with 1% organic growth in difficult economic times.

Meta-analysis supports fish, questions supplements, for stroke risk

01-Nov-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, but the benefits of fish oil supplements may be minimal, says a new analysis by researchers from high profile universities.

Bayer “absolutely open” to further acquisitions after $1.2bn Schiff shop

30-Oct-2012 By Shane STARLING

The consumer arm of German pharma giant Bayer Healthcare is to pay $1.2bn (€920m) for US food supplements company Schiff Nutrition International, a move that will make it one of the biggest operators there, feed product development globally, and may not...

Omega-3 may boost working memory in healthy young adults: Study

30-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increasing intakes of omega-3 may improve the working memory of young adults who are at the peak of their cognitive abilities, according to new data.

DHA omega-3 may lower anxiety risk

30-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a reduced risk of anxiety, a study from Australia has reported for the first time.

Asian krill boom drives krill joint venture

23-Oct-2012 By Shane Starling

Australian, Japanese, South Korean, Taiwanese and other Asian consumers are driving rising demand in omega-3 source krill to levels that have prompted Norwegian krill supplier, Rimfrost, to ink a production-boosting joint venture.

Krill sales up 43% in natural channel, Aker says

17-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil products continue their meteoric rise in the market, recent SPINS data shows. The data, revealed by major krill supplier Aker BioMarine, points to 43% growth in krill oil products in the natural channel in the 52 weeks ending July 7.

Florida company packs pharmaceutical dose of omega-3s into cookies

16-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

A Florida company is offering omega-3s in a unique form–in a cookie–at a pharmaceutical dosage level.

Fish again linked to lower stroke risk

16-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fish, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new study.

Can omega-3 supplements reduce soldier suicide rates?

15-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A new study will examine if omega-3-rich smoothies can reduce the risks of mental illness and suicide among veterans at increased risk for suicidal behaviors.

Omega-3 supplementation backed for depression in elderly

12-Oct-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) could help to reduce the symptoms of depression in elderly people, according to new research.

‘Provocative’ and ‘exciting’: New study shows omega-3s may slow biological aging

10-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and slow a key biological process linked to aging, says ‘exciting’ new research.

GC Rieber launches new ‘ultra omega-3 concentrate’

10-Oct-2012

A new omega-3 concentrate is being launched by GC Rieber Oils, the company’s first 90% total omega-3 fish oil concentrate.

Sports nutrition experts point way toward provable benefits

09-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

The marriage of science and ethical, focused marketing can lead the sports nutrition market out of the dark shadows cast by spooky pre-workout products whose labels feature laundry lists of ingredients supposedly derived from rarely-mentioned botanicals,...

Omega-3’s may improve inflammatory profile in obese people

08-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of inflammatory markers in the fat tissue of obese people, says a new study from Austria.

SourceOne gets broad U.S. patent for colloidal delivery system

08-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Improving efficacy via better delivery is an old story, starting with the first hunter who thought to affix his sharp stone to the end of a stick.  The latest chapter, written by SourceOne Global Partners with its featured VESIsorb technology, promises...

U.S. supplement use remains strong, CRN survey says

08-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

More that two thirds of American adults use nutritional or dietary supplements, a recently-released, annual survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition reports.  This proportion has remained more less constant since 2009, the survey said.The 68%...

Fluxome cash crisis caused by “gross mismanagement”

03-Oct-2012 By Shane STARLING

Management at embattled resveratrol supplier Fluxome has come in for severe criticism as the company hovers on the verge of financial collapse unless a fresh investor can be found in the coming weeks.

Neptune gets new U.S. krill patent, files lawsuits; Aker seeks re-examination

03-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

In the latest development in the ongoing struggle over krill oil patent protection, Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has been granted a U.S. continuation patent and competitor Aker BioMarine has filed a request for re-examination of that patent. ...

Retail omega-3s sales to hit $34.7 billion in 2016, report predicts

03-Oct-2012 By Hank Schultz

Global consumer spending on omega-3 products will jump from $25.4 billion in 2011 to $34.7 billion in 2016, according to a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

Aker earns krill processing patent in Russia

01-Oct-2012

Norwegian krill supplier Aker Biomarine has won a patent for krill processing technologies in Russia (Number 2460309) for krill oils and powders that contain krill proteins and phospholipids.

Europharma claims greater omega-3 freshness for Vectomega product

28-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

The highly competitive omega-3s market continues to differentiate, with the latest move being made by Europharma with claims of superior freshness for its Vectomega product.

Aurora Algae: ‘There is a lot more recognition of the standalone EPA story now’

27-Sep-2012 By Elaine WATSON

There is a “unique opportunity for high purity EPA as a standalone ingredient” as the omega-3 market becomes more sophisticated, says algal omega-3 specialist Aurora Algae as it prepares to break ground on a commercial-scale production site it claims...

Omega-3s again linked to lower heart failure risk

24-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming fish at least once a month, and increased blood levels of  ALA and DPA, may reduce the risk of heart failure, says a new study that adds to the heart health benefits of omega-3.

Special focus: Omega-3s for heart health

14-Sep-2012

Tuesday’s meta-analysis in JAMA concluding that omega-3s may not benefit heart health has been widely disputed by industry experts. In this special focus, NutraIngredients-USA revisits our recent coverage of other omega-3 meta-analyses that found significant...

Krill oil shows lipid-lowering potential: Mouse data

13-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with fish oil and krill oil can beneficially change cholesterol levels, but only krill oil was found to reduce triacylglycerol levels, suggests new data from lab animals.

‘Flawed’ omega-3 meta-analysis harms public health: GOED

12-Sep-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

A new meta-analysis that questioned the heart health benefits of omega-3s is ‘flawed’ and could deter consumers from taking fatty acid supplements and could be harmful to public health, says omega-3 trade association GOED.

Fish oil may protect against muscle deterioration in the elderly: Pilot study

07-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of fish oil could help boost muscle strength in elderly people by around 20%, according to pilot data which will form the basis of a new study analysing the effect of fish oil on muscle deterioration.

New Norwegian firm derives omega-3s from herring roe

06-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

A fresh face in the omega-3s category, Arctic Nutrition, is making a splash with a new ingredient taken from one of the world’s oldest fisheries, deriving its DHA-rich phospholipid oil from the roe of herring caught off Norway.

Delivery expert Virun introduces nutra-biosciences platform to accelerate expansion

30-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Virun has introduced a Nutra-Biosciences platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products after obtaining notice-of-allowances and several patent grants for its technologies.

Are inflammation and immunity the next big areas for CLA?

29-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Beyond cardiovascular health and weight management, the next big areas for CLA are inflammation and immune support, say researchers at the cutting edge of CLA science.

Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study

24-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

Olive oil may boost blood vessel function: Study

23-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.

Special edition: Oral health

The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...

Omega-3s show potential to protect against brain trauma

20-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The potential benefits of omega-3s to reduce the long-term effects of brain trauma may be optimized by early administration, ‘in the emergency department or sooner’, says a new report.

Nuts for your nuts: Could walnuts help boost semen quality?

16-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consuming walnuts every day could help to improve the quality of semen in young men, according to new research data.

Low omega-3 levels put US service members at risk of poor cognitive flexibility and executive function

10-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

US Military personal with low omega-3 levels are at a higher risk of reduced cognitive flexibility and executive function, says a new study.

IOM, FDA 'intrigued' by potential economic impact of increasing omega-3 intakes: GOED

09-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Representatives from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) are said to have been "intrigued" by the potential economic impact of increasing intakes of omega-3 EPA and DHA, following a meeting between GOED, IOM, and FDA. 

Latin American suppliers plan 'Chia Council' to develop business

07-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide a safe and transparent framework in which to further develop the chia business.

Abbott Nutrition invites second wave of research proposals on diet and cognition

03-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Abbott Nutrition and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are inviting researchers to bid for cash to fund new diet and cognition-related projects that could help Abbott develop the next generation of brain foods and supplements.

Chlorella shows immune boosting potential: Study

02-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Short-term supplementation with Chlorella may boost immune parameters in healthy people, say results from a randomized clinical trial from South Korea.

Novel supplement range targeting cancer patients fills ‘huge void’ in marketplace

01-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

OncoQOL, a new range of dietary supplements specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of people undergoing cancer treatment, has been launched by Thorne Research and The Helsinn Group.

Smart Balance is hit with lawsuit over plant sterol claims

01-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Heart-friendly spreads expert Smart Balance has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that it does not include enough plant sterols in its spreadable butters to warrant the cholesterol-lowering effects claimed on pack.

Schiff Nutrition: Our brands now account for 9 out of every 10 dollars of revenue

01-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Branded supplements such as MegaRed and Digestive Advantage now account for almost nine out of every 10 dollars of revenue generated by Schiff Nutrition International, bosses have revealed.

EU science agency backs omega-3s up to 5g a day

30-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no safety concerns in consuming various omega-3 forms at up to 5g per day – much higher than typical recommended upper limits that tend to linger around 1g or 1.5g per day – in the short term at...

Omega-3, -6 combination shows promise for inattention and cooperation in ADHD kids

25-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combined supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve measures of inattention, impulsiveness, and cooperation in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggests new data.

Special edition: The infinite potential of algae

Biofuels aid – not raid – algae’s nutritional payload

23-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Algae is well on its way to being a fully blown nutritional powerhouse, but the algae’s elemental abundance means it is also in demand from other sectors like animal feed but most notably, biofuels.