Polaris

What Polaris does

Polaris is a French food-technology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Quimper, France, specializing in the production of highly concentrated Omega-3 oils rich in EPA and DHA, sourced from both marine (fish) and microalgae origins. The company operates its own high-tech lipochemistry manufacturing facility in La Forêt-Fouesnant, Brittany — operational since 2012 — and has built a layered proprietary technology stack anchored by Qualitysilver® (a patented, 5th-generation stabilization process providing 2–7× higher oxidation resistance than standard oils), Sensory® (an organoleptic concept that eliminates fishy taste and odor in finished products), Greensilver® (concentration technologies spanning molecular distillation, supercritical fluid CO2 extraction, and enzymatic synthesis), and the more recent Qualisens delivery technology. The technology estate is reinforced by an original 1994 international patent on enzymatic enrichment of fatty acids and by a dense portfolio of international certifications (IFOS 5-star, US FDA GRAS, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2005, Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Friend of the Sea).

Polaris generates revenue through two B2B streams: (1) sales of branded Omega-3 ingredients under the Omegavie® family — Omegavie Marine for fish-derived oils and Omegavie Algae for plant-based microalgae oils — to nutraceutical, functional food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers; and (2) toll-manufacturing / contract services that leverage the company's molecular distillation and refining capabilities to purify, concentrate, decontaminate, and deodorize marine and vegetable oils for third parties. The go-to-market is sales-led, anchored in direct enterprise engagement and an active global trade-show presence (Vitafoods Europe/Asia/India, In-Cosmetics, Supply Side Global, FI Asia China), with regional distribution partnerships — most notably Golden Omega USA for North America — supporting cross-border reach. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; the company reported €30 million in annual revenue in 2022 and has subsequently raised €5 million (2021) for capacity doubling and Asia/US expansion, launched the world's first DPA-containing Omega-3 oil (100 500 DPA) and a vegan krill alternative (Krill-Like Algae) in 2025, and continues to position itself as the French leader in concentrated EPA/DHA ingredients and a key player in GreenTech.

Name

Polaris

Legal name

POLARIS

Website

https://www.polaris.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Polaris is a French food-technology company producing highly concentrated Omega-3 EPA/DHA oils from marine and microalgae sources via proprietary stabilization, sensory, and concentration technologies, selling B2B ingredients and toll-manufacturing services to nutraceutical, food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Omega-3 Ingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Omega-3 & Specialty Lipids (Fish/Algal Oils, EPA/DHA, MCTs, CLA, Phospholipids) (AFAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Omega-3 & Marine/Algal Lipids (EPA/DHA Oils, Concentrates) (AFAJALAK)

Keywords

• Omega-3 ingredients
• EPA DHA oils
• Microalgae lipids
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Toll manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quimper

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Omega-3 Ingredients Sales: Sale of proprietary Omega-3 ingredient products including Omegavie Marine (fish oils) and Omegavie Algae (microalgae oils) to nutraceutical, food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers. Revenue of €30M in 2022 with strong international presence.
2. Toll Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing services leveraging over 30 years of expertise in molecular distillation and refining processes. Offers purification, concentration, decontamination, and deodorization services for marine and vegetable oils.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polaris develops, manufactures, and sells concentrated Omega-3 EPA/DHA ingredient oils for use by nutraceutical, functional food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers, drawing on proprietary stabilization (Qualitysilver®), organoleptic (Sensory®), and concentration (Greensilver®, Qualisens®) technologies. The company produces these ingredients at its own high-tech lipochemistry facility in Brittany from sustainably sourced marine (fish) and plant-based (microalgae) raw materials. It also offers contract (toll) manufacturing services using molecular distillation for purification, concentration, decontamination, and deodorization of marine and vegetable oils.

Product overview

Polaris offers a portfolio of Omega-3 ingredient solutions centered on its Omegavie brand sub-products (Omegavie Marine for fish oils and Omegavie Algae for vegan microalgae oils), complemented by proprietary stabilization (Qualitysilver), organoleptic performance (Sensory), and concentration (Greensilver) technologies. The company also provides customized toll manufacturing services using molecular distillation. Recent innovations include 100 500 DPA (the only Omega-3 oil containing DPA), Qualisens (proprietary delivery technology), and Krill-Like Algae (vegan krill alternative). Products are sold as ingredients to nutraceutical, functional food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Omegavie Marine Marine (fish) Omega-3 oils rich in EPA and DHA, manufactured in France from sustainably sourced raw materials with unequalled oxidation stability and organoleptic quality. Sold as an ingredient to nutraceutical, food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Omegavie Algae Microalgae oils rich in DHA and EPA, processed and highly concentrated in France. A vegan and sustainable alternative to fish oils, allergen-free with excellent organoleptic qualities. Sold as an ingredient to nutraceutical, food, infant nutrition, and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Omegavie DHA 700 Algae

Quantifiable outcome

• Stability 2-7x higher than standard oils via Qualitysilver® technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Golden Omega USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2022Polaris partnered with Golden Omega USA to distribute high-quality plant-based Omega-3 solutions in North America. Golden Omega's expertise in the North American territory enables Polaris to expand its commercial reach. The partnership allows Polaris to serve the growing demand for sustainable vegan Omega-3 alternatives in the US market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSM-firmenich: Global nutrition and specialty ingredients giant with the life's™OMEGA range of EPA/DHA concentrates (both fish and algal). Competes with Polaris across the same nutraceutical, food, and infant nutrition channels but at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Croda International: UK-based specialty chemicals and ingredients company with Incromega™ Omega-3 concentrates for nutrition and personal care. Overlaps with Polaris's Omegavie product line and serves many of the same infant nutrition and nutraceutical accounts.
• BASF: Global chemicals giant with a substantial nutrition and health ingredients portfolio including Omega-3 fatty acids. Provides scale competition in food, infant nutrition, and dietary supplement channels where Polaris competes.
• Corbion: Specialty food ingredients and algae fermentation specialist with AlgaPrime™ DHA from algae and broader Omega-3 offerings. Comparable to Polaris's Omegavie Algae vegan Omega-3 business with strong sustainability credentials.

Direct peers

• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian krill oil specialist with Superba™ krill and an expanding EPA/DHA ingredient portfolio. Closely comparable to Polaris as a premium-positioned marine-derived Omega-3 supplier selling to nutraceutical brands, with growing focus on sustainable/eco-certified sourcing.
• KD Pharma Group: Specialty Omega-3 concentrate manufacturer offering toll processing and custom EPA/DHA concentrates via molecular distillation. Overlaps directly with Polaris on concentration technology (Greensilver®) and toll-manufacturing services.
• Golden Omega: Chilean Omega-3 concentrate producer and Polaris's North American distribution partner. Highly comparable in EPA/DHA concentrate offering and sustainability positioning (Friend of the Sea certified), serving the same nutraceutical customers globally.
• Epax (Pelagia): Norwegian producer of concentrated Omega-3 EPA/DHA oils for supplements, food, and infant nutrition with strong toll-manufacturing capabilities. Direct overlap with Polaris's molecular distillation concentrates and Qualitysilver®-style oxidation stability story.
• GC Rieber VivoMega: Norwegian Omega-3 concentrate producer offering marine and algae-derived EPA/DHA for nutraceutical and food applications. Comparable to Polaris in size, sustainability positioning, and B2B ingredient focus.

Emerging players

• Algalíf: Iceland-based producer of natural astaxanthin and algae-derived Omega-3 (DHA/EPA). A smaller-scale, sustainability-focused direct comparable to Polaris's microalgae ingredient business, serving nutraceutical brands globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/polaris
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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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