Omega-3s & Nutritional oils

GOED reveals latest science on omegas for immune health

19-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

GOED has revealed the significant role that DHA and EPA may play in immune health following a review of its scientific database, with new research suggesting their potential association with white blood cell biology as well as inflammatory resolution.

New Easyseal gelatin from Gelita aims to eliminate costly 'leakers'

18-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Global gelatin expert Gelita has launched Easyseal gelatin, aiming to significantly reduce waste and production cost associated with softgel leakers.

Mintel insights: Navigating the future of omega-3 fatty acids

15-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“We need to find alternative sources of omega-3… we need to change our approach across the globe” Rick Miller associate director for specialised nutrition at Mintel told an audience at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last month.

ImperialOel on innovating within a shifting omega-3 market

14-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

The natural lipid ingredient and supplement supplier ImperialOel l says the omega-3 market is in a transition phase due to high prices and severe fish oil shortages, creating a strong demand for sustainable alternatives to meet the health needs of the...

Guest Article

Omega-3 Market Update: It’s All About the Supply

11-Dec-2023 By Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...

MCTs paired with exercise improves health-related quality of life, study suggests

07-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCTl conducted in healthy older adults notes that exercise paired with medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) result in significant improvements to various measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), when compared to control.

Guest Post: Food businesses are walking blindly into greenwashing claims

07-Dec-2023 By Mark Tallon, Managing Partner, Legal Products Group

'Bio', 'green', 'carbon neutral', 'eco' and 'nature friendly' are common claims on functional foods, but as we enter 2024 we will see the implementation of the Green Washing Directive (GWD) banning misleading...

Ahiflower Oil matches marine DHA for tissue DHA needs: Study

01-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Ahiflower oil may form newly synthesized omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and replace it in key tissues like liver, adipose, and the brain in mice with comparable efficiency as ‘preformed’ DHA from fish.

UK Biobank study defines populations most likely to benefit from omega-3 interventions

27-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.

Cognitive Health Special

Omega-3 may be an “effective add-on therapeutic” for depression: study

23-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new umbrella review of meta-analyses investigating the effect of long-chain omega-3 supplementation on depressive symptoms concludes the majority of studies observe a significant effect, particularly in those with major depressive disorder (MDD).

GC Rieber: Innovating for optimal omega-3 oils

23-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

The omega-3 oils producer VivoMega by GC Rieber has introduced its innovation VivoSens, which enables for the optimisation of the sensory analysis and subsequent performance of omega-3 oils.

Industry responds to report warning omega-3 supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

22-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new publication from BfR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, concludes that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in those with existing or impending heart disease, with the greatest risk noted at the...

"Something is going seriously wrong": Leading the charge on brain nutrition with trailblazing citizen science

20-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

"We have to put mental health at the top of the agenda", says Patrick Holford, as he leads the charge on nutrition for brain health with a citizen science programme expected to gather one million participants by next year.

Omega-3 fatty acids could regulate genes associated with obesity

16-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA could have the ability to regulate genes associated with obesity, a new systematic review has concluded.

The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate a decade of industry honours

16-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Algarithm Ingredients and De Wit Speciality Oils partner for European expansion

10-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Canadian omega-3 producer Algarithm Ingredients Inc. is set to work with Dutch nutritional oils producer De Wit Speciality Oils BV to distribute its sustainable oils across the European region.

Grøntvedt biotech achieves 'Friend Of The Sea' recognition for sustainable fish oil

09-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

The Norwegian marine ingredients producer Grøntvedt biotech has achieved the 'Friend Of The Sea’ certification from the World Sustainability Organisation, which recognises the company’s significant sustainability efforts within its production and...

Menopause: Nutrition interventions for symptom support

08-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have noted the importance of fibre, polyphenols, and probiotics to support gut health during the menopause, and discussed the growing evidence for vitamin D, omega-3, soy isoflavones, and magnesium supplementation to alleviate associated symptoms.

Study: Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 impacts cognitive function

07-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Reducing omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake and supplementing with omega-3 may improve neurocognition, a new study focusing on individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) has concluded.

Study shows C15:0 more effective than ‘fountain of youth’ alternatives

03-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Mounting evidence shows that Pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0, an essential fatty acid, is as beneficial as anti-aging drug rapamycin, including sharing anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antifibrotic and antimicrobial activities, according to research published...

Aker BioMarine acquires IP & equipment from Acasti Pharma Inc.

31-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Aker BioMarine ASA is consolidating intellectual property (IP) in the krill space, with the announcement that it has acquired krill-related patents, pre-clinical and clinical data, and processing equipment from Acasti Pharma Inc.

Flaxseed supplementation could benefit PCOS sufferers and older adults – meta-analysis

31-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Flaxseed supplementation could benefit polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) sufferers, but was found to have no significant impact on sex hormones, a new meta-analysis reports.

Peruvian anchovy fishing season authorised to commence

25-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The Peruvian Ministry of Production has authorised the start of the second anchovy fishing season to commence at midnight (00.00 October 26 local time).

Double boost: Omega-3 supplementation positively affects CVD patients and could save costs - Korean data

23-Oct-2023 By Shali S

A study in Korea posits that a higher dosage and long-term use of omega-3 could positively affect cardiovascular disease management, and potentially save on healthcare costs.

World Menopause Day: NPD Launchpad 2023

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

On World Menopause Day, this NPD launchpad special provides an overview of the array of innovations that have entered the market this year to support the many symptoms that menopausal women struggle with.

Consumer survey reveals top picks in European sports nutrition preferences

04-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

New consumer research reveals vitamins, minerals, and plant protein as preferred sports nutrition ingredients.

Study reveals promising omega-3–lung function relationship

29-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Omega-3 fatty acids, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are generally associated with cardioprotective effects, could offer significant benefits for lung health, too.

How can fisheries withstand climate change? The many aspects of climate resilience

26-Sep-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

With the impacts of climate change posing a significant threat to fisheries on a physical, ecological and social level, their operational health is vital to protect. A new study has created a framework for climate resilience for fisheries, which can be...

Spirulina in space: Researchers receive NASA research grant to study algae growing in space environments

25-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The blue-green algae, believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth, could be the key to supporting astronauts on prolonged missions.

Omega-3 during pregnancy, but not childhood, may reduce risk of infant food allergies

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new meta-analysis of available RCTs observes that omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy was significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of developing food allergy diseases in offspring.

Life Extension: optimising fish oils with bioactives

19-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Within the crowded fish oil supplement market, the nutraceutical manufacturer Life Extension aims to optimise health and longevity through the pairing of omega-3 with bioactive compounds inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

DolCas Biotech Unveils New London Office

15-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

DolCas Biotech, manufacturer of MMP-50 green-lipped mussel extract, has announced the opening of its satellite office in London, England.

Trends in Omega-3: Insights from GC Rieber VivoMega

15-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

From brain function to heart health, there is escalating consumer demand for both fish and vegan omega-3 alternatives as long as they can assure quality, sustainability, and transparency, according to Ståle Søfting, sales and marketing director at GC...

Ignorance to sex differences may explain why nutrition interventions fail in research

15-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has explored how the differences between men and women might heavily influence the impact of nutrition on heart health, asserting that ignorance of such discrepancies may explain why some promising interventions appear to fail in later stage...

Aker Biomarine talks sustainability and science

15-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Krill oil makes up approximately 15% of the omega-3 supplement market and is well posiutioned to weather storm around the Peruvian anchovy supply as "one of the most plentiful biomasses in the world" according to Norwegian fishing and biotech...

Science reports compile skin health benefits of omega-3

15-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) has created two reports outlining the benefits of omega-3s to skin health conditions utilising its database of more than 40,000 published papers.

GUEST POST

GOED perspective on the global fish oil supply

15-Sep-2023 By Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

The global fish oil supply situation has been a hot topic in recent months, since the cancellation of the first anchovy fishing season in the North Central region of Peru in June.

Start-up up hails 3D food printing 'the tech of the future' after ‘world first’ salmon filet launch

12-Sep-2023 By Oliver Morrison

Austrian food-tech startup Revo Foods has unveiled what it claims is the first 3D printed product available in a supermarket worldwide.

"There’s not plenty more fish in the sea" but GM crop is ripe for commercialisation

12-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers working to bring a sustainable source of omega-3 oil to market have reached a significant milestone in achieving scaled-up production of a genetically modified camelina seed oil.

Menopause: Women’s health at risk due to avoidable nutrient deficiencies

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“Menopause is a perfect storm of nutritional challenges,” nutrition experts explain in a new report by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), with research revealing nearly half of women are worried their diet won’t support them...

Active Nutrition Summit: How to innovate in cognitive health

11-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The key drivers propelling interest in cognitive health supporting food and drink are plant-based nootropics, the gut-brain axis, and on-the-go delivery formats, according to expert insights set to be presented at the Active Nutrition Summit.

Cognitive health study finds formula mimicking human milk structure gets closer to health benefits of breastmilk

07-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Exposure to an infant formula mimicking human milk lipid composition and milk fat globule structure positively affects child neurocognitive development, a new randomised, controlled trial has concluded.

Cognitive health nutrition: a niche market set to thrive in the mainstream

06-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

There's consumer demand and innovation avenues in abundance when it comes to food and drink for cognitive health but brands must educate on the more novel ingredients if these are to flourish beyond the niche audience, Mintel experts advise.

AvailOm omega-3 supplement may reduce joint pain, study finds

05-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT observes significant reductions in perceived pain following intakes of the AvailOm omega-3 supplement, in healthy adults aged 40 years and over with persistent knee discomfort.

Precision nutrition report concludes "We know next to nothing"

29-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The hype around precision nutrition far outweighs our scientific evidence and knowledge, according to a new report by experts in the field.

Qina reveals top 10 trends in personalised nutrition

25-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Personalised nutrition experts at the Qina consultancy have revealed a top tends report, unveiling a ChatGPT take-over, a merging of food and pharma, an entrance of big tech firms, and new abilities created by at-home blood draws.

DoNotAge: the startup aiming to reduce biological age through nutrition

24-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The biohacking startup DoNotAge has expanded its portfolio of nutritional supplements which aim to reduce biological age and support health longevity, in response to increasing interest in preventative health products in the ageing population.

Study questions omega-3 supplement labeling, calls for increased regulation

23-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine

23-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Merce Piñol del Olmo is an industry leader with broad experience in the nutraceutical sector. As the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Norwegian is responsible for the growth strategy in these regions.

NutraCast: The ‘beauty and pain’ of omega-3 research

18-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

GOED’s stance on conversion rates, new research, the Omega-3 Index and more.