Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Pelagia AS, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, is a global leader in the production of pelagic fish products for human consumption, animal feed, and nutraceuticals. The company plays a vital role in the sustainable utilization of marine resources, offering premium quality seafood, fishmeal, fish oil, and high-purity omega-3 concentrates to international markets.

Company Overview

Pelagia was formed through a merger of several leading Norwegian seafood and marine ingredient companies and has since established itself as one of the most significant actors in the European and global pelagic industry. It operates across 30 production facilities in Norway, the UK, Ireland, and Denmark, and is known for its vertically integrated operations that span sourcing, processing, and distribution.

Core Business

Pelagia operates through three primary business divisions:

• Food Division: Focuses on high-quality pelagic fish products including Norwegian Spring Spawning Herring, North Atlantic Mackerel, and Capelin, primarily for human consumption.
• Feed Division: Specializes in the production of premium-grade fishmeal and fish oil used in aquaculture and pet food industries. Key products include H-pro® Salmon Protein Concentrate and H-Oil® Salmon Oil.
• Health Division: Through its EPAX® brand, Pelagia produces concentrated marine omega-3 oils used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Food Products:

• Norwegian Spring Spawning Herring (whole round fish)
• Mackerel IQF and Whole Round
• Capelin and Horse Mackerel
• Products are processed and frozen immediately after catch to preserve freshness.

2. Feed Products:

• Fishmeal: High-quality meal produced from fresh pelagic fish.
• H-pro®: Salmon protein concentrate for pet food and aquafeed.
• H-Oil®: High-value salmon oil used in specialty feed formulations.

3. Health Products (EPAX®):

• EPAX® Omega-3 Concentrates: Pharmaceutically purified DHA/EPA oils.
• EPAX® Evolve 05: Very Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (VLC-PUFA) for advanced health applications.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

• Full Traceability: End-to-end control from ocean to output.
• Sustainability: Certified by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
• Innovation: Proprietary molecular distillation technology in EPAX®.
• Global Reach: Over 30 production facilities and export to more than 70 countries.

Financial and Operational Insights

Pelagia processes over 1.5 million metric tons of raw material annually and generates estimated revenues exceeding NOK 10 billion (~USD 1 billion). It is one of Norway’s largest exporters of pelagic seafood and a top global player in fishmeal and fish oil markets.

Export and Shipment Data

Pelagia’s export footprint spans Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa, with consistent volume shipments in the seafood and nutraceutical supply chains. According to trade intelligence platforms, the company has handled thousands of shipments annually, including bulk transport to Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, and the United States.

Target Market

• Seafood importers and retailers
• Aquaculture and animal feed manufacturers
• Nutraceutical companies and pharmaceutical brands
• Foodservice distributors and catering sectors

Capabilities

• High-capacity freezing and storage for seafood
• Advanced refining and distillation for marine oils
• R&D laboratories supporting product innovation in health applications
• Global logistics and shipping from coastal production plants

Certifications and Compliance

• MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) Certified
• Friend of the Sea Certification
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
• cGMP and GOED Compliance for omega-3 products

These certifications ensure Pelagia’s compliance with the highest standards in sustainability, food safety, and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing.

Customer Testimonials

Pelagia’s long-standing partnerships with major seafood importers, aquafeed companies, and global nutraceutical brands reflect its reputation for reliability and quality. The EPAX® brand is trusted by top supplement companies globally for purity and effectiveness.

Achievements

• Recognized as one of Norway’s largest pelagic exporters
• EPAX® division cited in over 100 scientific studies related to omega-3 efficacy
• Pioneered molecular distillation in marine omega-3 production
• Featured prominently in Seafood Expo Global and other industry trade events
• Achieved top sustainability ratings from third-party certifiers

Pelagia AS continues to lead the marine ingredient industry by transforming sustainable fishing into a diversified portfolio of high-value products that serve nutritional, agricultural, and health markets globally.