As the industry wraps up the first half of 2025, GOED is delighted to share the results of our annual survey measuring GOED members’ satisfaction with our work and the value they find in different GOED activities.
92% of respondents, whose demographics in terms of geography and member level matched the overall membership, reported being satisfied with their GOED membership. 62% reported that they were “highly satisfied.”
As in previous years, the bulk of respondents’ highest-valued GOED projects included asking GOED staff questions on different topics, PR “crisis management,” global advocacy for omega-3s to regulators, and our annual Ingredient Market Report. Two initiatives launched since our last survey in 2024, our position statement on fish oil versus algae oil and our new Global Omega-3 Navigator — ranked #13 and #14 respectively out of 37 ranked activities.
When asked about general industry areas of concern, members especially highlighted (1) supply chain issues, (2) regulatory concerns like new MOAH regulations in the EU, and (3) tackling misleading claims about one type of omega-3 oil being superior to another. Readers can read the slides below with more details.
GOED Welcomes New Member Services Project Coordinator
GOED is excited to welcome Alexandra Gautier to our team as the Member Services Project Coordinator. Alexandra will be responsible for supporting membership from onboarding and certificate distribution to sales and inquiries. She will also oversee website management and coordination of CRM platforms to ensure smooth membership communications. She is based in the United Kingdom. Please welcome Alexandra.
Please note that GOED does not analyze or make any representation of accuracy for the Omega-3 News items. This is simply a compilation of news articles found on the internet that are relevant to the EPA and DHA business.
Highlights
July 2025 Upgraded and New Members
In July, we had one member upgrade and three new members at the Base level.
SGS Nutrasource is a nutraceutical and pharmaceutical company assisting brands in the commercialization of their health and wellness products. It offers clinical trial management, strategic and regulatory support services, and third-party product certification programs. The primary contact is Kevin Yan.
Doctor Check is a Korean health brand that curates science-backed and formulated supplements. Yumi Kim is the primary contact.
IVB Wellness is a Spain-based dietary supplement company with unique formulations and ingredients. Alfredo Fornés is the primary contact.
PharmaBros is a Korean brand that collaborates with pharmacists to offer high-quality supplements. Its primary contact is Jake Bae.
New US Executive Order on Tariffs Announced
Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on imports from many countries around the world. The Executive Order, which impacts countries that have not entered into a trade agreement with the US or are not negotiating in good faith, implements generally higher reciprocal tariff rates. Countries listed in Annex I of the Executive Order will be subject to the tariff specified therein, while countries not listed in Annex I will be subject to a 10% tariff.
In addition, Trump signed a separate executive order raising tariffs on goods from Canada from 25% to 35%.
To date, no tariff exemptions have been granted for omega-3 products. Up-to-date details on the tariff situation can be found here.
Breaking News from Last Week: GOED Publishes 2025 Ingredient Market Report
Leadership and Plus members can access the full report, Key Takeaway slides, and an Excel data/forecast tool via the Member Portal. Base and Affiliate members can view the Executive Summary and purchase the full report at a discounted rate of US$2000 (regularly US$2500) until September 30. Download a free sample here.
GOED Updates Two Infographics
GOED has refreshed the design of our consumer infographic on breastfeeding while retaining the same key messages about the importance of DHA omega-3s for an infant's eye and brain development.
We are pleased to see these new publications highlighting important omega-3 science and strengthening the credibility of the CSD as an important resource in scientific research.
Production & Supply Chain
GOED member Nestlé Health Science is reassessing several of its supplement brands to streamline operations and focus on higher-margin, science-led labels like Garden of Life and Solgar. The company anticipates growing demand for biopharma and nutraceutical manufacturing, including omega-3, capsules and high-growth ingredients.
GOED member Veramaris has begun commercial-scale deliveries of algal oil from its new Blair, Nebraska, US facility, a $200 million plant that was completed in May. Veramaris estimates that its current capacity equals 1.2 million tonnes of wild-caught fish.
GOED offers connections for companies looking for omega-3 related solutions or partners. If you want to include an anonymous request, please contact Ashley Becnel.
A company is looking for 300-400 tons of fish oil and 500-600 tons of fish meal every month. [Posted 7/14/2025]
Nara Organics has launched an FDA-registered, USDA-certified organic whole milk infant formula that meets both US and EU safety standards. It contains milk fat globule membrane, EU-required DHA levels and prebiotics.
New Zealand pet nutrition brand Totoniks will launch its functional dog food toppers in the US in Q4. Made with local ingredients like venison blood, green-lipped mussel, bone broth, kelp and bentonite clay, the dehydrated powder can be added to water and dry food to boost protein, iron and other key nutrients.
German start-up Happy Ocean Foods is pivoting from seafood substitutes to plant-based proteins that go beyond imitating seafood and meats. The new line includes Ocean Touch, a pea protein-based flake enriched with EPA and DHA from microalgae.
Sundaily has launched its “Super Nutrition Egg” in China, debuting on the ecommerce platform JD.com. Each egg contains twice the omega‑3 content of regular eggs (≥320 mg per 100 g), along with added DHA and other nutrients, developed through extensive feed and breeding research.
Global healthcare company Abbott has launched a new PediaSure formula, a children's nutritional shake, in Indonesia. Each serving provides three protein sources, 23 vitamins and minerals, arginine and vitamin K2 for bone health and DHA for brain development.
For National Children’s Day 2025, PT Saka Farma Laboratories and its brand Cerebrofort hosted the Indonesian Smart Children’s Arts Week. The event promoted children’s growth and development through art, education and nutrition, highlighting the importance of DHA for brain health.
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