OleoMar SL

OleoMar Startup Project

Every year, in the Mediterranean sea, the Bluefin tuna fattening exercise lasts about 6 months. It begins in june, which corresponds to the fishing period and ends in December, which corresponds to the slaughter period. Slaughter is done by fire. It is followed by the: Bleeding - handling on board - heading - cutting caudal fin - Evisceration - Threading Freezing at -60°C The slaughter byproducts are rejected directly in the receiving environment. 150,000 tones is the quantity estimated during this last decade. So, we were faced with a real environmental problem!

The results of our biochemical study have shown that these by-products have an excellent quality of freshness and an exceptional richness in omega3 (5 times richer compared to the raw material used by competitors). This is the first benefit of our project!

However, all products (fish oils & omega3 dietary supplements) that currently exist on the market are based on the omega3 / omega6 ratio. This ancient concept is very controversial by scientists from the point of view of real effectiveness against cardiovascular diseases.

Oleo Mar SL Process uses a new concept LPS which was tested through clinical studies conducting in France on 123 patients. The results showed that when this new concept is at its optimum value, the preventive effect against cardiovascular disease is is 30% more significative. This is the second benefit of our project!

We will be able to profit from lower cost and higher efficiency in the same time! So, two birds with one stone!

The patentability (novelty, inventive activity, possibility of industrial application) of this innovation was confirmed by the international preliminary report and the reasoned written opinion prepared by the experts of the (World Intellectual Property Organization: Geneva - Switzerland).

The global market of supplements and food products enriched in Omega 3 will reach 58 billion dollars in 2034 with a CAGR of 8.24%.

US, EU and JP represent respectively 45%, 25% and 10% of this market. We had the right reflex to file patent applications in these 3 countries in order to obtain exclusive sales rights.

The examiners of European Patent Office (EPO) and those of Japanese Patent Office (JPO) have given positive opinions, therefore:

- A European patent was granted on November 2017. Thereafter, It was validated in 2018 in 6 countries including SP - UK - FR - GR - IT - TR

- A Japanese Patent was granted on May 10, 2019.

In addition to the innovative range of Omega 3, Oleomar Sarl Process will result in extensions:

1. MARINE GELATIN: for agrifood with (Halal label) likely to be marketed throughout the Islamic world (from Morocco to Malaysia)

2. MARINE COLLAGEN: for cosmetics and Healthcare

3. SURIMI-BASE for intermediate food products

4. Raffined-Stabilised Pulp for pet food.

This marine agri-food innovation was received several international recognitions awards including the "EUROPE" Prize - Tokyo International Conférence Africa Development - TICAD/Tunis 2022