Veramaris® algae-based omega-3
Veramaris® produces EPA and DHA omega-3 from natural marine algae via fermentation, providing a sustainable alternative to wild-caught fish oil for aquaculture feed. 50/50 JV with Evonik.
Overview
Global aquaculture depends on fish oil for EPA and DHA omega-3, but supply is finite relative to aquaculture growth. Veramaris produces EPA and DHA directly from Schizochytrium sp. marine algae through industrial fermentation at a dedicated facility in Blair, Nebraska. Capacity can replace approximately 15% of global annual fish oil demand. This enables aquaculture producers to maintain omega-3 content in farmed seafood while advancing sustainability.
Technical specifications
- Product: algal oil rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids
- Source organism: Schizochytrium sp. marine algae
- Production: industrial fermentation at Blair, Nebraska (USA)
- Joint venture: 50/50 between dsm-firmenich and Evonik
- Capacity: replaces approximately 15% of global annual fish oil production
- Target market: aquaculture feed (salmon, shrimp, farmed seafood)
- Sustainability: eliminates dependency on wild-caught fish for omega-3 supply
- Strategic note: retained by dsm-firmenich (not part of Animal Nutrition divestiture)
Technology readiness level
TRL 9 — commercially producing at scale with established aquaculture customer base.
About DSM-Firmenich
DSM-Firmenich is a global science company resulting from a merger of DSM (a nutrition and materials leader) and Firmenich (a flavors and fragrance leader). In animal nutrition, DSM-Firmenich develops additives and solutions to improve feed efficiency and sustainability.
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