VivoMega

What VivoMega does

VivoMega, legally GC Rieber VivoMega AS, is a Norwegian producer of marine-derived and algae-based omega-3 concentrates headquartered in Kristiansund, Norway. The company manufactures premium EPA and DHA concentrates ranging from 500 mg/g to 800 mg/g, offered across three fish-oil product tiers (VivoMega Core, Ultra, and Platinum) and a plant-based algae line, each available in triglyceride (TG) and ethyl ester (EE) forms. Core processing capabilities include proprietary thin-film deodorization and SuperLight algae processing technologies, achieving oxidation (TOTOX) levels approximately 75% below IFOS 5-star standards and 80% below the GOED monograph, supported by what the company describes as the world's largest fish oil storage facility at 38,000 metric tons and a fully renewable-energy-powered Kristiansund campus following the May 2024 completion of a USD 75 million expansion.

The business operates as a B2B specialty ingredient supplier, selling bulk concentrates under multi-year contracts to nutritional supplement manufacturers and brand owners globally. Go-to-market combines direct regional sales teams covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America with an exclusive or core distributor network spanning ten-plus countries, including Freemen Nutra Group (Japan), Azelis (China), Fine BS (Korea), DKSH (Thailand), Quadra Ingredients (Canada), and Barrington Nutritionals (USA/Mexico). Revenue is generated through unit-priced bulk ingredient contracts with tiered pricing across Core, Ultra, Platinum, and Algae product lines, supplemented by co-branding and licensing partnerships such as the Jell Cell South Korea TV-shopping launch. The company is privately held under GC Rieber AS, with the GC Rieber Foundation holding approximately 50% ownership, and operates within a parent group reporting around EUR 200 million in annual turnover.

Name

VivoMega

Legal name

GC Rieber VivoMega AS

Website

https://vivomega.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VivoMega is a Norwegian B2B producer of premium marine-derived and algae-based omega-3 EPA and DHA concentrates, serving global nutritional supplement manufacturers and brand owners through direct sales and an exclusive regional distributor network spanning ten-plus countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutritional Ingredients

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)

Keywords

• Omega-3 concentrates
• Fish oil ingredients
• EPA DHA supplements
• Algae omega-3
• Nutritional ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Kristiansund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Omega-3 Concentrates (Fish Oil): Sale of bulk fish oil omega-3 concentrates in various EPA/DHA ratios and concentrations (500-800mg/g) in both ethyl ester and triglyceride forms to B2B customers including supplement manufacturers and brand owners.
2. Bulk Algae Omega-3 Concentrates: Premium plant-based omega-3 concentrates derived from microalgae, available as pure DHA or EPA+DHA formulations, targeting vegan and sustainability-conscious consumers.
3. Co-branding and Partnership Products: Licensing of VivoMega brand and supply of premium omega-3 ingredients to brand partners for consumer-facing products, such as the Jell Cell partnership in South Korea TV shopping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VivoMega produces and sells bulk marine-derived omega-3 EPA and DHA concentrates in fish oil (Core, Ultra, Platinum tiers from 500-800mg/g) and algae oil formats, available in both triglyceride and ethyl ester forms. Products are sold B2B to supplement manufacturers, brand owners, and nutritional ingredient distributors globally, with regional sales teams and an extensive international distributor network. Manufacturing is conducted at the company's Kristiansund, Norway facility, supported by the world's largest 38,000 metric ton fish oil storage facility and proprietary thin-film deodorization and SuperLight processing technologies.

Product overview

VivoMega is a Norwegian producer of marine-derived omega-3 concentrates offering a portfolio of three fish oil product lines (Core, Ultra, Platinum) differentiated by EPA+DHA concentration levels (500mg/g, 700mg/g, and 800mg/g respectively), plus a plant-based algae oil alternative. All products are available in both triglyceride (TG) and ethyl ester (EE) forms. The fish oils are sustainably sourced from wild-caught fish and processed using state-of-the-art facilities in Norway, while algae oils use proprietary SuperLight processing technology. The company serves global B2B customers in the supplements, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VivoMega Core: Omega-3 concentrates starting at 500mg/g EPA + DHA, the most competitively priced oil providing double the strength of commodity fish oils.
• VivoMega Ultra
• VivoMega Platinum
• VivoMega Algae

Products and services

• VivoMega Core

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% lower oxidation (TOTOX) than IFOS 5-star standards since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Freemen Nutra GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 October 2024Exclusive partnership announced October 2024 for distribution of VivoMega omega-3 concentrates within Japan. Freemen Nutra Group is a prominent raw material distributor in the nutritional ingredients industry. Partnership provides access to extensive distribution network and local expertise in the Japanese market for health-conscious consumers seeking premium omega-3 ingredients.
• AzeliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2022Distributor in China that submitted VivoMega 5025 TG Premium for the 2022 Ringier Technology Innovation Award and received recognition for innovative product technology. Azelis has strong presence in the nutritional supplements industry in China.
• Jell CellflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 26 April 2022Co-branding partnership in South Korea for premium omega-3 capsule product using VivoMega Super DHA. Successful TV shopping launch on Lotte TV Channel where all products sold out before broadcast end. Partnership showcases luxurious Korean packaging design and co-marketing execution.
• Fine BS Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2022Distributor for Korean market with successful TV shopping partnerships and co-branded product launches. Long-standing partnership since 2012 with joint marketing efforts and market development in Korea.
• Quadra IngredientscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Distributor representing GC Rieber VivoMega in Canada as 100% customer-oriented manufacturer of high-quality omega-3 fish oils. Long-standing partnership aligning with customer-focused values.
• Barrington NutritionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering USA and Mexico markets for nutritional ingredients including VivoMega omega-3 concentrates.
• Variati S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering Italian market from Concorezzo (MB), serving the nutritional ingredients industry with VivoMega products.
• Meelung Trading Co., LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering Taiwanese market for nutritional ingredients with regional expertise in South District, Tainan City.
• DKSH (Thailand) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Thailand market from Bangkok office, serving the nutritional ingredients industry.
• Biscope Viet Nam Joint Stock CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering Vietnam market from Ho Chi Minh City, serving the nutritional ingredients and health products market.
• Azelis (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Shanghai and China market for VivoMega omega-3 concentrates, part of global Azelis distribution network.
• Haukeland University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through GC Rieber Foundation studying whether high doses of Omega-3 can reduce inflammation in arthritis patients. Study contributes to scientific evidence for health benefits of omega-3 supplementation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian producer of krill oil-based omega-3 (Superba krill oil) for the supplement market. Competes for the same brand-owner customers seeking premium marine omega-3, with a differentiated phospholipid-based formulation.
• Golden Omega: Chilean omega-3 concentrate producer positioned in premium EPA/DHA from South Pacific fish oil. Closely comparable product portfolio (concentrated EE and TG grades) and premium B2B positioning.
• Polaris: French producer of high-purity omega-3 concentrates from fish oil, with a portfolio spanning EPA, DHA, and balanced EPA/DHA grades for supplements and nutrition. Directly comparable in product format, application set, and B2B go-to-market.
• KD Pharma: German-based omega-3 contract manufacturer producing high-concentration EPA/DHA oils and custom lipid blends. Direct competitor in pharma- and supplement-grade concentrates with similar multi-tier concentration offerings.
• Solutex: Spanish specialist in high-concentration omega-3 oils using supercritical CO2 extraction and molecular distillation. Directly comparable in premium fish-oil concentrate offerings for supplement and nutraceutical customers.
• EPAX (Cargill): Norwegian-headquartered producer of high-concentration omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrates from marine oils, now owned by Cargill. Closest like-for-like competitor in fish-derived concentrates with comparable B2B supplement and pharma customer base.

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: Global ingredients giant with the life'sDHA algae-based omega-3 franchise plus broader nutritional lipid portfolio. Overlaps with VivoMega in algae-derived DHA and high-concentration omega-3, but operates at much larger scale across multiple categories.
• BASF (Pronova BioPharma): Global chemical/ingredients major that owns Pronova BioPharma, a leading pharmaceutical- and nutrition-grade omega-3 concentrate producer. Overlaps in pharma-grade omega-3 concentrates and competes in the same B2B channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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