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Ocean Nutrition acquires rights to GAT omega-​3 technology

Shaun Weston13 Jul 2010

Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) has announced the acquisition of the exclusive global marketing and distribution rights to GAT Food Essentials Omega-​3 microencapsulation-​emulsion technology.

As a result of the agreement, ONC acquired the rights to exclusive use of GAT’s unique and patented ‘wowCAPS’ technology, in the omega-​3 space. In addition, ONC acquired all GAT’s existing, global omega-​3 customer base, which includes customers in Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

With this acquisition, ONC strengthens its position as the world’s largest omega-​3 EPA/​DHA solutions provider to the food, beverage and dietary supplement markets.

“We’re pleased to be bringing our technology and expertise to the omega-​3 market leader,” said Miguel Gimeno, co-​CEO of GAT Food Essentials. “We believe that ONC, because of its worldwide reach and best-​in-​class marketing, is the ideal partner to expand the adoption of this technology by the major food companies of the world as they develop and launch omega-​3 enriched products.”

Source: Ocean Nutrition Canada

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