June 9, 2023

 

Docuseries to reveal how algal oil is produced at Veramaris facility in Nebraska, US

 
 

 

On World Oceans Day, Veramaris announced a partnership with the World Ocean Council to highlight the company's vital work in providing an alternative, regenerative source of Omega-3 (EPA and DHA) as part of their Ocean Titans docuseries.

 

The films are promoted through news agency Reuters featuring analysis from UN leading representatives, policy makers, industry and academic leaders.

 

Containing footage from inside the new Veramaris facility in Blair, Nebraska, the United States the Ocean Titans episode reveals how algal oil is produced. It also highlights how the product is used directly in the market with testimonials from two of the company's Norwegian partners — Skretting, a producer of feeds for farmed fish, and Grieg Seafood, an international salmon farming company.

 

The interviews highlighted how collaborations across the value chain are a key success factor in industry growth. Skretting chief executive officer Therese Log Bergjord appeared in the film, talking about how partnerships such as the one with Veramaris "connect the dots across the value chain" and how important it was for the industry to grow in a sustainable, responsible manner.

 

Fish farmers need more Omega-3 essential fatty acids for aquafeed. Grieg Seafood director of feed and nutrition Tor Eirik Homme explained how nutrition helps to make the fish as robust as possible and that "the most important part of the Omega-3 is the DHA and EPA." The Ocean Titans film shows how Veramaris has already made this possible for salmon farmers around the world.

 

"Our customers are embracing algal oil not only because there isn't enough fish oil, but also because it's a reliable and certified sustainable Omega-3 solution for aquafeed," said Gertjan de Koning, chief executive officer of Veramaris. "We're now turning our attention to increasing production, while advancing product quality and operational efficiency."

 

Veramaris algal oil helps farmers to increase the supply of farm-raised seafood, providing consumers with an assured supply of fish containing high levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids that are beneficial for health, Veramaris said.

 

- Veramaris

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