Sea Dragon Limited

What Sea Dragon Limited does

Sea Dragon Limited (SeaDragon) is a New Zealand-based B2B refiner and blender of premium human-grade Omega-3 DHA and EPA oils, headquartered in Stoke, Nelson. The underlying processing operations trace back to the 1986-founded SeaDragon Fish Oils, which was acquired in 2004 to create the current entity. SeaDragon supplies bulk refined marine and algal oils to nutraceutical, infant formula, functional food, and premium pet nutrition manufacturers globally, with sales conducted through direct commercial relationships rather than published pricing.

Core operations centre on a state-of-the-art Omega-3 refinery commissioned in Nelson in 2016 with annual capacity of up to 5,000 tonnes of fully-refined oil, capable of both continuous process refining and quick-turnaround batch processing. The product portfolio comprises three lines: refined Omega-3 oils (DHAmega50 algal oil, O3mega35 tuna oil, O3mega20 NZ Hoki oil, plus SupA Hoki and SupA Flax custom blends); a pet nutrition range (SmartPac for Pets, SmartPet Pet Toppers, ingredient powders); and the proprietary SmartPac airless-pump packaging system offered in Algal, Vegan, Tuna, and Custom variants. Inputs are sourced from algae (via enclosed-tank batch fermentation) and certified-sustainable tuna and New Zealand Hoki fisheries, and refining output exceeds the GOED Monograph standard.

SeaDragon generates revenue by selling refined oils in bulk pack formats ranging from 2.3kg bottles through 200kg drums to 22,000kg flexi containers, with prices determined through direct quotation rather than published lists. The company is publicly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange following a 2012 reverse takeover of Claridge Capital; key institutional backers include BioScience Managers, Comvita, and Masthead. Operating credentials include FSSC22000 (food safety), Marine Stewardship Council and Friend of the Sea Chain of Custody, Halal, and Kosher certifications, plus NZ MPI risk-management approvals covering export to Australia, Asia, North America, and European markets.

Name

Sea Dragon Limited

Legal name

SeaDragon Limited

Website

https://seadragon.co.nz

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SeaDragon Limited is a New Zealand-based B2B refiner of premium Omega-3 DHA and EPA oils from algae, tuna, and New Zealand Hoki, supplying nutraceutical, infant formula, functional food, and pet nutrition manufacturers worldwide with bulk ingredients and its SmartPac packaging system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Omega-3 Oil Refining

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

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 oil refining
• Marine ingredient manufacturing
• Bulk fish oil supply
• Algal oil production
• Omega-3 packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Omega-3 Oil Sales: SeaDragon generates revenue by refining and selling premium Omega-3 DHA oils in bulk to supplement, nutraceutical, infant formula, functional food, and pet nutrition manufacturers. Revenue is derived from the sale of refined marine oils in various formats (2.3kg bottles, 200kg drums, 900kg-22,000kg flexi containers). The company also sells bioactive ingredient powders and innovative delivery formats including SmartPac packaging solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SeaDragon refines and blends premium Omega-3 DHA and EPA oils from algae, tuna, and New Zealand Hoki at its Nelson, New Zealand refinery. The company supplies bulk refined oils in formats ranging from 2.3kg bottles to 22,000kg flexi containers to nutraceutical, infant formula, functional food, and pet nutrition manufacturers globally. It also offers proprietary SmartPac airless pump packaging and bioactive ingredient powders for OEM/white-label applications.

Product overview

SeaDragon Limited is a New Zealand-based refiner and blender of Omega-3 DHA and EPA oils operating as a single unified product portfolio centered on marine bioactive compounds. The core offerings comprise three product lines: Omega-3 Refined Oils (including DHAmega50 Algal Oil, O3mega35 Tuna Oil, O3mega20 NZ Hoki Oil, SupA-Hoki Oil, and SupA-Flax Oil) sold in various pack formats from 2.3kg bottles to 22,000kg flexi containers; Omega-3 Pet Supplements (featuring SmartPac for Pets, SmartPet Pet Toppers, and Powder Ingredient Range) targeting the premium pet nutrition market; and SmartPac packaging solutions (including SmartPac Algal, SmartPac Vegan Blend, SmartPac Tuna, and SmartPac Custom Blend variants) offering airless pump delivery systems that supersede soft gels. All products are sustainably sourced from algae, tuna, and New Zealand Hoki, refined to world-class standards in Nelson, New Zealand, and supplied to nutraceutical, infant formula, functional food, and pet nutrition manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartPac: Innovative airless pump packaging for liquid Omega-3 supplementation that supersedes soft gels
• DHAmega50
• O3mega35 Tuna Oil
• O3mega20 NZ Hoki Oil

Products and services

• DHAmega50 Algal Oil Plant-based DHA oil derived from batch-fermented algae in an enclosed tank system, providing higher quality oil free from environmental contaminants without use of solvents. Targeted at supplement, infant formula, and functional food manufacturers seeking non-fish Omega-3 ingredients.
• O3mega35 Tuna Oil Refined tuna oil with 35% Omega-3 content sourced from by-products of certified sustainable tuna fisheries, positioned as the highest fish-derived source of DHA and the global standard for infant nutrition products.
• O3mega20 NZ Hoki Oil Exclusive Omega-3 oil with a unique 2:1 DHA to EPA ratio, sourced from the New Zealand Hoki fishery recognised as one of the most sustainable commercial fisheries globally.
• SupA-Hoki Oil Specialised Omega-3 oil blend derived from New Zealand Hoki, formulated for advanced nutrition applications including infant formula and high-end nutraceutical products.
• SupA-Flax Oil Omega-3 oil blend incorporating flax-derived ingredients for nutraceutical and functional food applications, enabling plant-based Omega-3 formulations.
• SmartPac Omega-3 Packaging Proprietary airless pump packaging system for liquid Omega-3 oils that prevents oxidation, delivers precise 1ml doses, and eliminates the need for soft gels. Available in 120ml to 240ml sizes with custom colours and silk-screen printing, in algal, vegan blend, tuna, and custom blend variants for OEM and branded customers.
• Omega-3 Pet Supplement Ingredients Pet-focused Omega-3 product line comprising SmartPac for Pets airless pump packaging, SmartPet Pet Toppers for premium pet food, and a Powder Ingredient Range available in 250g-900g cans, 10kg, and 200kg drums. Targeted at premium pet nutrition manufacturers seeking human-grade quality Omega-3 ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-month shelf life with ambient storage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian krill oil producer (Superba) supplying premium Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) ingredients to nutraceutical and food manufacturers. Comparable premium positioning and sustainability-led B2B ingredient model.
• GC Rieber VivoMega: Norwegian fish oil refiner producing Omega-3 ingredients (including omega-3 concentrates and oils) for supplement and food manufacturers. Closely comparable B2B business model and refining focus.
• Croda International: Major specialty ingredients supplier with a significant Omega-3 portfolio (Incromega and high-concentration EPA/DHA). Competes with SeaDragon for B2B nutraceutical and infant formula customers across global markets.
• DSM-Firmenich (DSM Nutritional Products / Martek): Global leader in nutritional lipids and Omega-3 ingredients, including the lifeDHA algal DHA range. Directly competes with SeaDragon for infant formula and nutraceutical accounts at much greater scale.
• Epax Norway: Specialist refiner of high-concentration EPA and DHA Omega-3 concentrates from marine oils. Direct competitor in the refined Omega-3 ingredient market serving supplement and pharma-adjacent customers.
• Stepan Company (Lipid Nutrition): Specialty lipid and nutritional ingredient manufacturer with an Omega-3 portfolio serving food, supplement and personal care customers. Direct peer in B2B Omega-3 ingredient supply with overlapping applications.
• KD Pharma Group: Specialized producer of high-purity Omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrates serving nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. Direct peer in B2B refined Omega-3 ingredient supply with overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Pronova BioPharma): Diversified global chemicals major with a substantial Omega-3 ingredients business acquired via Pronova BioPharma. Competes with SeaDragon across B2B Omega-3 ingredients but as part of a much broader chemicals and nutrition portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seadragon-marine-oils-limited

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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