Algarithm’s Plant-based Omega-3 DHA Algal Oil Awarded Non-GMO Verification by Non-GMO Project
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada (PRWEB) January 28, 2019 -- Omega-3 ingredient maker Algarithm announced it has received Non-GMO verification from the Non-GMO Project for the company’s wild-sourced plant-derived AlphaMega3 DHA algal oil. The Non-GMO Project Verification assures food makers, retailers, and consumers that Algarithm’s AlphaMega3 DHA algal oil is in compliance with the Project’s rigorous standard and provides independent third-party confirmation that the oil has been made according to current best practices for GMO avoidance.
“Non-GMO certification is becoming increasingly important to our customers in the functional food and dietary supplement spaces,” said Algarithm’s co-founder and director of marketing Ben Kelly. “Increased consumer awareness and demand for transparency are triggering a strong global demand for non-GMO products. (Market research company Technavio reports the worldwide non-GMO foods market is increasing at an annual rate of 16.23% ) (1)
“With the demand for non-GMO foods gaining traction and the need for non-GMO food ingredients also increasing, our company felt that obtaining Non-GMO Project Verification for our AlphaMega3 DHA algal oil provided important added value for our customers. We also felt that making our manufacturing process transparent by going through the Non-GMO verification process provided credibility to the natural, environmentally-friendly story we want to tell about our company and product line,” said Kelly.
The Non-GMO Project’s stringent verification process includes a comprehensive review of a product’s ingredients, supply chain, and manufacturing facilities to ensure end-to-end transparency. “The Non-GMO Project celebrates Algarithm’s achievements in verifying their algal Omega-3 DHA oil and their commitment to providing shoppers a transparent choice in the marketplace,” said Courtney Pineau, Associate Director, Non-GMO Project.
Algarithm’s AlphaMega3 algal DHA oil is derived from a strain of wild-crafted microalgae (Schizochytrium sp) initially discovered and isolated from pristine coastal waters at the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Providing a minimum of 400mg/g of omega-3 DHA, the algal oil undergoes an environmentally-friendly, chemical-free extraction process to eliminate virtually all traces of taste and odor – making the “beautifully tasteless” oil an ideal ingredient in foods and beverages where manufacturers want the nutritional benefits of plant-derived omega-3 DHA without an underlying marine smell or taste.
Companies currently incorporating Algarithm’s Non-GMO Verified AlphaMega3 algal DHA oil into their product lines include plant-based seafood maker Good Catch Foods, plant-based food maker Sol Cuisine, and kosher vitamin maker Zahler. Kelly said new Algarithm clients from the beverage and dietary supplement sectors will be announced in early 2019.
Ref: (1) https://www.reportlinker.com/p04647411/Global-Non-GMO-Foods-Market.html
About the Non-GMO Project (http://www.nongmoproject.org)
Founded on the simple idea that everyone has the right to know what is in their food, the Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO food supply through consumer education and outreach programs; marketing support to Non-GMO Project Verified brands; and training resources and merchandising materials provided to retailers.
About Algarithm (http://www.algarithm.ca )
Algarithm has omega-3s figured out! Algarithm is providing omega-3 solutions for food, beverages, and dietary supplements - DHA with minimal taste and odor sourced from unmodified, plant-based origin using a clean, environmentally-friendly extraction process. What it means is a high quality algal oil delivering 400mg/g DHA, easily enjoyed through flavorful food, beverages, and dietary supplements. Algarithm is a proud member of GOED's Executive Council on Education and Outreach, pledging $100,000 annually to fund GOED's omega-3 research and educational programs.
Steve Town, The PR Group, http://www.algarithm.ca, 727.447.4992 x205, [email protected]
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