biomega® appoints new Global Sourcing Director
biomega® has appointed Harald Voltersvik Hernæs as its Global Sourcing Director as part of a new strategic position at the international biorefining company. Hernæs moves to biomega® after a 16-year career at Lerøy Seafood Group ASA (‘Lerøy Seafood’), a world-leading seafood company based in Norway, Bergen. Starting as a logistics & purchasing co-ordinator, Hernæs worked […]
biomega® reflects on pet food trends that will shape the market in 2024
The bond between humans and their pets is strong, enduring, and universal – evolving over the last 15,000 years across all countries and cultures.1 A recent study by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and animal health company Zoetis confirms that pets, in all their guises, are seen as an integral part of most […]
The Energy Vitamin: Why B Vitamins are important for our health
Vitamins are essential for the human body to function correctly. Today, vitamin deficiencies are still incredibly common. Major surveys over the years have reported that as many as 6% of those aged under 60 living in the UK and the US are deficient in Vitamin B121. While folate deficiency is as high as 20% in […]
Why aren’t we using aquatic foods to their full potential?
Today, it is estimated that 800 million people worldwide depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture. According to the World Fish Center, around 3.3 billion people get at least 20% of their animal protein from eating aquatic foods, while 17% of all animal protein consumed globally arrives from aquatic foods1. It is therefore of vital importance […]
A big responsibility: How biomega® is putting the planet first
At biomega®, we have invested in lessening our company’s impact and putting the planet first. We do this by implementing innovative bioprocessing strategies that could ensure a bold, vital, healthy and sustainable food system through the upcycling of high-quality salmon rest-raw material. Companies globally have an important role to play in ensuring a healthier and […]
biomega® announces first Environmental, Social and Governance Report
biomega® has released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report as part of its commitment to the circular economy and supporting a sustainable aquaculture industry. The company, which develops salmon peptides for the human nutrition and pet food markets through its continuous enzymatic hydrolysis process, has reported on its 2022 financial year key performance […]
Can glycerine be substituted in pet food snacks?
Pets bring us so much joy, and in response, brand owners and pet parents want to ensure that that they are as happy and healthy as possible. The key to great pet health starts with good nutrition; lots of love, care, attention, and of course, the inclusion of nutritional treats and snacks during training, exercise […]
Striving for a sustainable and circular economy at biomega®
At biomega®, we have made it part of our goal as an ambassador for the circular economy to minimise carbon footprint, environmental damage and waste. In doing so, we are thriving to reach as many sustainable development goals (SDGs) as possible. This includes responsible consumption and production, action on climate change, preserving and protecting our […]
What are the benefits of continuous enzymatic hydrolysis?
We know that current technological processes are often inspired by the intricate functioning of the human body.1 Using these systems as guidance, biomega®’s continuous enzymatic hydrolysis can mimic the gentle efficiencies and methods of action seen in human physiology, particularly the gut. This is opposed to batch-based processing that makes use of a set of […]
biomega® commits to new sustainability goals following official unveiling of Hirtshals biorefinery
Global market leaders in biotechnology manufacturing processes, biomega® has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on its circularity goals after the official unveiling of its new biorefinery in Hirtshals, Denmark. During the biorefinery’s grand opening on 7th December 2022 in an exclusive event for the company’s business partners, biomega® pledged to reduce bio-waste by approximately 18,300 […]
biomega® wins LIFE CONQUER project grant to support sustainable peptide production at new Danish biorefinery
Pioneers in bioengineering and biotechnology production processes, biomega® has announced today that the company has won a three-year grant from the European Commission as part of its LIFE Programme, the LIFE CONQUER project. The multi-million EUR grant will support the company to develop its high-quality salmon peptides for human nutrition applications at its newly built, […]
Biomega Invests in New Raw Material Facility to Expand Biorefining Capacity & Improve Quality
Internationally recognised for its excellent biorefinery capabilities, Biomega Group (‘Biomega’) has announced an expansion for its manufacturing plant in Skaganeset, near Bergen in Norway. The expansion, which was completed earlier this year, is part of a large investment from the company and will help to boost manufacturing capacity and quality for its customers by processing […]
Biomega group partners with quality salmon in investment in europe’s largest salmon park in Sweden
Biomega Group (‘Biomega’), a leading biosciences company producing high-quality ingredients for the global health and nutrition sectors, has partnered with Quality Salmon Sotenäs AB, owned by Norwegian-owned Lighthouse Finance AS, to invest in Quality Salmon Industry Park, located in Sotenäs, Sweden. Said to be the largest site of its kind in Europe, the circular and […]
Biomega group invests in new biorefinery in Denmark to support growth in human health & nutrition
Biomega Group (‘Biomega’), a leading biosciences company producing high-quality marine ingredients, has announced the expansion of its biorefining footprint by investing in a new greenfield site in Hirtshals, Denmark. The new biorefinery follows the company’s recent upgrade of its flagship site, strategically located on the west coast of Norway, near Bergen. Biomega uses its unique […]