Calamarine made solely from the by-products of Calamari food processing and it is a new high-DHA Omega-3 ingredient from the Norwegian company Pharma Marine. The ingredient comprises a range of concentrates as well as natural oil made from calamari trimmings from food processing factories all over the world.
With this product Pharma Marine is adding value to these important global fishery resources. Friend of the Sea recognizes that increasing the use of fishery by-products is very important on the road towards a more sustainable future for global fisheries. It is said that announcement comes at a time when Friend of the Sea is rapidly gaining recognition as the international standard for sustainability certification of fishmeal, fish oils and Omega-3 supplements.
Pharma Marine chairman, Leif Kjetil Gjendemsjø, explained that Calamarine™ is a range of new high-DHA Omega-3 products derived from byproducts only. We are thankful that we are able to bring this new eco-friendly and uniquely sustainable ingredient to our customers in a time when consumers are becoming increasingly educated on issues of sustainability and accountability.