Naturmega launches South America’s first supercritical omega-3 facility

Published: 13-Oct-2025

Naturmega has officially opened a groundbreaking supercritical fluid fractionation facility - the first in South America dedicated to omega-3 production. This innovation boosts purity, sustainability and performance in omega-3 concentrates, leading a new era in lipid science with products like EssentiOmega Nova, EssentiOmega Algae and Ruby-O

Naturmega is are continuously redefining omega-3 innovation. This pioneering facility marks a new  era for the industry, enabling cleaner, more sustainable, and more powerful solutions to meet the  evolving health needs of consumers worldwide. With this milestone, Naturmega expands its  technological leadership in omega-3 innovation, unlocking new levels of purity and sustainability for  the global market. The new SCFF enables the production of ultra-purified EPA and DHA concentrates of  up to 80%, designed to meet the most demanding applications in cardiovascular, cognitive, maternal,  and sports health. 

EssentiOmega® Nova: Ultra-purified omega-3s 

At the heart of this breakthrough is EssentiOmega® Nova, Naturmega’s new generation of ultra-purified fish oil concentrates. Leveraging supercritical fluid fractionation technology, Nova delivers up to 80% EPA and DHA with unmatched quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. This advanced process  not only achieves higher concentrations, but also enhances the organoleptic qualities of the oils, better  palatability, reduced odor, and a cleaner sensory profile, making them more appealing to consumers  and easier to integrate into advanced formulations. 

EssentiOmega® Algae: Plant-based, high-DHA innovation 

Naturmega also advances its EssentiOmega® Algae line, delivering sustainable, high-DHA omega-3  ingredients for plant-based, vegan, and prenatal nutrition. Produced with the same precision and purity  standards, this portfolio provides brands with scalable alternatives that align with consumer demand  for cleaner, responsible nutrition. 

Ruby-O®: Redefining absorption with phospholipids 

Most importantly, Naturmega continues to invest heavily in the further development of Ruby-O®, its  patented Bonded Phospholipid Omega-3 (BPL-O3) platform. Ruby-O® is redefining the omega-3  category with clinically demonstrated advantages, including superior bioavailability, Omega-3 Index  improvement, and triglyceride reduction at lower doses. With peer-reviewed results soon to be published, Ruby-O® represents not just the future of Naturmega, but the future of how omegas are  absorbed, delivered, and retained in the body. 

A new era of lipid science 

“For more than 30 years, our organisation has been dedicated to advancing omega-3 research and  manufacturing,” said Jorge Atencio, General Manager of Naturmega. “The opening of our Supercritical  Fluid Fractionation Facility marks not only a first for South America, but also a global step forward in producing cleaner, more potent, and more sustainable omega-3s for human health.” 

With EssentiOmega® Nova, EssentiOmega® Algae, and Ruby-O®, Naturmega offers partners across the  globe a complete portfolio, from premium fish and algae oils to next-generation delivery platforms.

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