What Veramaris does

Veramaris produces omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from natural marine algae (Schizochytrium ssp.) for use in aquaculture feed, pet nutrition, and related animal nutrition applications. The company's core technology is a proprietary large-scale fermentation process yielding algal oil with >60% EPA and DHA potency — roughly twice the concentration of conventional fish oil — produced at its US$200 million zero-waste facility in Blair, Nebraska, with pilot capacity in Slovakia. Production is contamination-free, operates year-round, and is fully traceable. Intellectual property covers the algae strain, fermentation processes, and downstream operations, and Veramaris is the first microalgae producer to hold ASC-MSC joint certification and FDA GRAS approval.

Veramaris operates a B2B enterprise ingredient sales model targeting feed producers (notably Skretting, the global aquaculture feed leader), major aquaculture companies (Atlantic Sapphire, Lingalaks, Blumar, Mowi), and value-chain retailers (Auchan, Tesco, Kaufland, Albert Heijn, Supermarché Match). The company generates revenue through volume-based product sales and recurring feed ingredient supply contracts. Distribution is primarily channel-mediated: feed manufacturers incorporate Veramaris algal oil into formulated feeds that reach fish and shrimp farmers, with downstream retailers marketing the resulting sustainable seafood under differentiated brands. Complementary digital tools — the Omega-3 Deposition Model (O3D) developed with SPAROS, the FFDRoil Calculator, and large-scale Big Data Studies in Norway (2025) and Chile (2026) — deepen customer engagement and reinforce product positioning.

Founded in 2017–2018 as a 50/50 joint venture between DSM and Evonik, Veramaris is headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, employs 11–50 staff, and operates globally with commercial reach across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific. The company is private, profitable, and was recognized with the 2019 F3 Fish Oil Challenge, 2026 NASF Sustainability Award, and Science Based Target initiative approval for a 38% Scope 1+2 emissions reduction by 2030. A leadership transition announced in November 2025 (Mark van Nieuwland as CEO from January 2026) signals a scale-up phase following its commercial ramp.

Name

Veramaris

Legal name

Veramaris V.O.F.

Website

https://veramaris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veramaris is a DSM-Evonik joint venture that produces omega-3 EPA and DHA from natural marine algae for aquaculture feed and pet nutrition, selling B2B to feed producers (notably Skretting), major aquaculture operators, and retailers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Feed Ingredients

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Algal omega-3 oil
• Aquaculture feed ingredients
• Microalgae fermentation
• Sustainable fish oil alternative
• EPA DHA production

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Algal Oil Product Sales: Sale of natural marine algal oil rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to feed producers and aquaculture companies. The product is sold as an ingredient for incorporation into aquaculture feed, enabling farmers to produce omega-3 rich seafood without relying on finite fish oil resources. Revenue is generated through product sales with volume-based contracts.
2. Feed Ingredient Supply: B2B supply of omega-3 ingredients to feed manufacturers (e.g., Skretting) who incorporate Veramaris algal oil into formulated feeds for aquaculture. The company operates through value chain partnerships where feed producers integrate the algal oil into their product offerings.
3. Pet Nutrition Ingredients: Sale of algal oil for pet food applications, extending beyond aquaculture to pet nutrition markets where EPA and DHA support pet health.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veramaris produces omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from natural marine algae (Schizochytrium ssp.) through proprietary large-scale fermentation at its Blair, Nebraska facility. The company sells its algal oil as a sustainable, ASC-MSC certified feed ingredient to aquaculture feed producers, fish and shrimp farmers, and pet food manufacturers, replacing finite wild-caught fish oil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veramaris Algal Oil Naturally derived omega-3 EPA and DHA oil (>60% potency) from marine algae, produced through proprietary fermentation. Sold to feed producers and aquaculture companies as a sustainable alternative to fish oil.
• Veramaris Algal Oil for Shrimp Feed Specialized application of Veramaris algal oil formulated for shrimp aquaculture feed, delivering EPA and DHA to improve shrimp survival (three-fold improvement reported for early mortality syndrome), growth, and product quality.
• Veramaris Pets Algal oil product line for pet food manufacturers, providing sustainable EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to support pet health and wellness in premium pet nutrition formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11% improvement in economical feed conversion ratio (eFCR) with above-average EPA + DHA levels
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and flagship.

• SPAROS LdacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Digital nutrition partnership to develop the Omega 3 Deposition Model (O3D). Collaboration featured as Digital Nutrition case study, created to answer how to consistently deliver right levels of EPA & DHA in final fillet.
• MerwetankcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Strategic partnership for bulk storage infrastructure to strengthen algae oil supply chain security. Partnership reflects growing demand and confidence in Veramaris ASC-MSC certified sustainable algae oil, setting new benchmark for supply chain innovation.
• World Ocean CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with World Ocean Council for Ocean Titans docuseries with Reuters to showcase Veramaris work in providing regenerative and sustainable source of Omega-3 for aquaculture.
• Klaas PuulmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Leading Netherlands-based shrimp importer established consortium with Skretting, Veramaris, and Protix to supply sustainable shrimp to European supermarkets. Feed formulation partially replaces fish oil with Veramaris algae oil.
• ProtixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Dutch sustainable feed ingredient supplier producing insect meal from black soldier fly larvae. Part of sustainable shrimp consortium with Klaas Puul, Skretting, and Veramaris supplying Albert Heijn.
• SkrettingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021World leader in aquaculture feed manufacturing with production facilities in 19 countries. Skretting incorporates Veramaris algal oil into formulated feeds for customers including Atlantic Sapphire, Lingalaks, Blumar, and others. The partnership includes R&D collaboration on novel feed formulations and development of Bluehouse-specific feeds.
• Atlantic SapphirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Largest global land-based aquaculture company using Bluehouse farming technology. Partnership to include Veramaris algal oil from Q4 2021, reducing fish oil content by approximately 25% and accelerating elimination of marine-derived feed ingredients by 2025.
• Feed-X / WWFminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019WWF-founded feed innovation accelerator selected Veramaris as alternative Omega-3 feed ingredient partner for FEED-X programme focused on accelerating adoption of novel feed ingredients.
• LingalakscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian salmon farmer that started commercial production of salmon fed on Veramaris omega-3 marine algal oil. Source of salmon for Supermarché Match in France and other retailers.
• BlumarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean salmon farmer including Veramaris algal oil into Skretting feed for their Laguna Blanca salmon destined for the global market. Partnership for better health, welfare and quality outcomes for Atlantic Salmon.
• KauflandmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman retailer and first in Germany to introduce sustainable algal-fed salmon under own brand 'K-Blue Bay'. Committed to reducing wild fish used in feed to less than one kilogram for production of one kilogram of salmon.
• TescomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBritish retailer updating salmon standards to incorporate more sustainable feed ingredients like Veramaris algal oil. Tesco's decisions influence consumers and other retailers as world's third largest retailer with over 3400 stores.
• Auchan Retail FrancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench retailer introducing trout (Filière Responsable) with microalgae in feed, replacing fish meal and fish oil specifically caught for aquaculture. Pioneer in sustainable aquaculture supply chains.
• Supermarché MatchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench supermarket chain that launched salmon fed with Veramaris algal oil. Reported 12% growth in salmon category following sustainable salmon launch. Extended partnership to include trout.
• Albert HeijnmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest Dutch supermarket chain (part of Ahold Delhaize) committed to purchasing shrimp fed on sustainable feed incorporating Veramaris algae oil. First major food retailer in Netherlands with such commitment.
• MowicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest salmon farmer committed to trialing Veramaris natural marine algal oil following Veramaris winning F3 Fish Oil Challenge.
• The Nature ConservancyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading NGO supporting F3 Fish Oil Challenge initiative to accelerate innovation in aquaculture feed and reduce industry's reliance on wild-caught fish.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epax Norway: Producer of concentrated omega-3 EPA and DHA oils, primarily from fish oil but expanding into algae. Epax competes with Veramaris for omega-3 ingredient slots in aquaculture and pet nutrition formulations.
• Corbion (AlgaPrime JV with Bunge): Corbion, through its AlgaPrime JV with Bunge, produces DHA-rich algal oil from Schizochytrium for aquafeed, directly competing with Veramaris in the same algal omega-3 ingredient slot for salmon and shrimp feed.

Broad incumbents

• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global agribusiness and animal nutrition major supplying aquafeed ingredients including omega-3 sources. ADM's scale in oilseed processing and feed formulation makes it a natural competitor and potential partner for omega-3 distribution.
• Evonik: Co-parent of Veramaris and a major specialty chemicals producer with adjacent omega-3 amino acid and fermentation capabilities. Strategic priorities may diverge from Veramaris's standalone focus over time.
• Royal DSM (dsm-firmenich): Parent company of Veramaris and operator of the competing lifeDHA® algal DHA ingredient portfolio. As both owner and adjacent competitor, DSM's broader nutrition platform could compete with or absorb Veramaris over time.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition (incl. EWOS): One of the largest global aquafeed producers and a direct competitor to Skretting in salmon feed. Cargill's animal nutrition platform increasingly incorporates alternative omega-3 ingredients and could vertically integrate into algal production.
• Croda International: UK-based specialty chemicals company producing omega-3 and lipid ingredients for nutrition applications. Croda's Incromega and similar franchises compete with Veramaris in the high-purity omega-3 ingredient market.
• Alltech: Major animal nutrition company producing aquafeed ingredients and supplements, including omega-3 solutions. Alltech competes in adjacent feed additive categories and is investing in alternative protein and algae-based ingredients.

Emerging players

• InnovaFeed: French insect protein producer (black soldier fly) supplying aquafeed as an alternative to fish meal. Represents the broader wave of alternative feed ingredients (including Veramaris partner Protix) competing for the same sustainability-driven aquafeed slot.

Regional players

• GC Rieber Oils: Norwegian fish oil refiner producing refined omega-3 oils for aquafeed and human nutrition, primarily serving Nordic and European markets. Direct substitute supplier competing on price in the salmon feed omega-3 slot.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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