Cognis Completes Napro Pharma Acquisition
This news follows the May announcement in which Cognis Nutrition & Health unveiled plans to expand its portfolio of health-enhancing ingredients with omega-3s.
07/07/06 Cognis has completed the acquisition of Napro Pharma AS, a Norwegian manufacturer of high-quality omega-3 fish oils for the nutrition industry. This news follows the May announcement in which Cognis Nutrition & Health unveiled plans to expand its portfolio of health-enhancing ingredients with omega-3s.
“Now that the ink is dry we are working diligently to fully integrate omega-3s into Cognis’ product mix so we can effectively address the strong interest expressed by customers and prospects,” said Dave Eckert, Vice President, Cognis Nutrition & Health. “This is a high priority for Cognis given the significant demand for this product. The new product line will be delivered with the same superior quality and value-added services as our other products,” Mr. Eckert emphasized.
Napro Pharma produces omega-3 fish oil concentrates in ethyl ester and triglyceride forms that are highly acclaimed in the industry for their formulation advantages and high potency. Located on the west coast of Norway, the company has seen double-digit growth in recent years as a result of its science-based products and its technological expertise. To meet the soaring demand for omega-3s, the company has expanded its facilities, investing heavily in cutting-edge processes and equipment, such as a new distillation unit installed earlier this year. Its processes for manufacturing, packaging and labeling liquid preparations comply with pharmaceutical GMP guidelines, and the company is also licensed to manufacture marine and vegetable oils in bulk for pharmaceutical use.
Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids backed by decades of science showing benefits for overall health, specifically for the heart, and the brain -- the newest health platform for Cognis. As the world’s largest producer of plant sterols and sterol esters, Cognis provides heart health ingredients for a broad range of functional foods and dietary supplements. Omega-3s are a perfect complement to Cognis’ Vegapure plant sterols and sterol esters, which have been clinically proven to lower cholesterol. Other leading wellness ingredients include Tonalin CLA, the #1 selling brand of conjugated linoleic acid, clinically shown to reduce body fat and preserve lean muscle mass. Renowned for its high-quality, natural-source antioxidants including Covitol natural-source vitamin E, Betatene natural beta-carotene and Xangold natural lutein esters, Cognis continues to expand its portfolio of core products as new wellness trends emerge.
