Omega Protein Corporation, a manufacturer of fish oils containing healthy, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), announced that it has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with National Starch and Chemical Company. Omega Protein will be the exclusive provider for 100% of National Starch's requirements for long-chain omega-3 fish oil. National Starch will encapsulate Omega Protein's long-chain omega-3 fish oil product, OmegaPure, into a free-flowing dry powder called Novomega, which will then be marketed to National Starch's worldwide customer base.
National Starch is a leading producer of innovative starch-based ingredients for the global food industry. The company makes viscosifiers, texturizers, mouthfeel enhancers, emulsion stabilizers, resistant starches and functional native starches. National Starch sells to over 1,000 food manufacturers.