Naturmega’s operations are strategically located on the North Coast of Colombia, in Barranquilla, a privileged gateway connecting the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific marine supply routes.
This location places us close to the richest marine lipid sources in the world, particularly the anchovy fisheries of the Pacific waters of Peru and Chile, while also providing efficient access to global markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.
From here, Naturmega operates the only omega-3 development and manufacturing facility in northern Latin America, combining scientific expertise with advanced lipid processing technologies.
Barranquilla’s logistics infrastructure further strengthens our global reach. The city offers direct access to major maritime ports, international air cargo routes, and multimodal transportation networks, allowing us to deliver products quickly and reliably to partners around the world.
This unique combination of proximity to marine resources, technological expertise, and global connectivity allows Naturmega to respond with agility to the evolving needs of the health and nutrition industries.
Molecular distillation has been at the heart of Naturmega’s technological platform since the beginning. When Naturmega began operations more than 17 years ago, we became pioneers in Latin America in the production of omega-3 concentrates through molecular distillation. Since then, we have continuously refined and expanded this expertise.
Our production lines feature a unique in-line configuration, designed to maximize flexibility and responsiveness. This system allows our teams to rapidly adjust processing conditions and produce customized EPA and DHA concentrations, tailored to the formulation needs of our partners.
To expand the boundaries of lipid science, Naturmega made a strategic investment in Supercritical Fluid Fractionation using carbon dioxide (CO₂) , one of the most advanced purification and separation technologies available for lipid processing.
Unlike traditional refining or concentration methods, CO₂ fractionation allows Naturmega to work with lipids at a molecular level of precision, enabling highly selective separation of fatty acids and lipid structures.
This technology operates in a closed-loop system, where carbon dioxide becomes a supercritical fluid, behaving simultaneously as a gas and a liquid, allowing it to act as a natural, clean solvent for lipid fractionation.
Naturmega strategically chose CO₂ technology because it delivers advantages that conventional processes cannot match:
One of the key outcomes of Naturmega’s CO₂ fractionation technology is the ability to deliver exceptional sensory purity in omega-3 oils. Through this platform, Naturmega developed Senses™, a proprietary approach designed to achieve omega-3 oils with:
Senses™ allows brands to formulate omega-3 products that overcome one of the category’s biggest historical challenges: sensory acceptance.
By improving the organoleptic profile of omega-3 oils, Senses™ enables new possibilities in softgels, functional foods, and advanced nutritional formats, helping bring the benefits of omega-3 to a broader audience.
Supercritical CO₂ fractionation represents a significant technological and engineering investment, requiring specialized equipment, advanced process control, and deep expertise in lipid chemistry.
For this reason, only a small number of companies worldwide operate CO₂ systems dedicated to lipid fractionation. Naturmega chose to make this investment because it aligns with our long-term vision: To become a technology-driven leader in lipid science, capable of delivering next-generation solutions beyond conventional omega-3 concentrates
Together with our molecular distillation expertise, CO₂ fractionation forms a powerful technological foundation that enables Naturmega to:
This investment ensures that Naturmega remains at the forefront of scientific innovation, sustainable processing, and lipid performance.
Together, molecular distillation and supercritical CO₂ fractionation form the technological backbone of Naturmega. These complementary platforms enable us to:
At Naturmega, technology is not just infrastructure, it is the engine that transforms nature’s lipids into solutions that improve lives around the world.
Naturmega continues to invest in technologies and infrastructure that strengthen our ability to develop the next generation of lipid solutions. These strategic investments reflect our commitment to scientific leadership, operational excellence, and sustainable innovation.
Over the years, we have expanded and upgraded our technological platforms to support increasingly sophisticated lipid applications and the evolving needs of global partners.
Naturmega’s technologies and lipid solutions reach markets around the world through a carefully selected network of regional partners who share our commitment to scientific excellence, quality, and long-term collaboration.
These partnerships allow us to provide localized support, streamlined access, and consistent quality to brands and manufacturers across multiple regions. By working closely with partners who understand their local markets, we ensure that our technologies are supported with the technical knowledge, responsiveness, and service our customers expect.
Together, this network extends Naturmega’s presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, connecting global innovation with regional expertise.
Originates is Naturmega’s strategic partner in the United States, supporting the commercialization of our advanced lipid solutions and omega-3 technologies across North America.
Through this collaboration, Naturmega and Originates work closely with health and nutrition brands to bring innovative ingredients and formulations to market. Originates combines deep market insight with technical expertise, helping translate lipid science into successful consumer products.
Based in the Netherlands, De Wit Specialty Oils is a well-established supplier of specialty oils and ingredients for the food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries.
Through this partnership, Naturmega’s omega-3 and lipid technologies are available to European customers with the technical support and reliability required in one of the world’s most demanding markets.
RAWBIDS is a Germany based company specializing in innovative functional ingredients for the nutraceutical and health sectors.
As Naturmega’s partner in Europe for advanced lipid platforms such as Ruby O®, RAWBIDS works closely with brands seeking differentiated omega-3 technologies backed by science and innovation
H&BIO is Naturmega’s regional partner in South Korea, supporting the introduction of our lipid technologies in one of Asia’s most dynamic health and nutrition markets.
With strong expertise in nutraceutical ingredients and product development, H&BIO helps bring Naturmega’s omega-3 and lipid solutions to brands across the Korean market.
Together, these partnerships form a global ecosystem of trusted collaborators, enabling Naturmega to serve customers with the same standards of quality, technical expertise, and responsiveness across different regions.
Through this network, brands around the world gain access to Naturmega’s lipid science, manufacturing capabilities, and innovation platforms — supported locally by partners who understand their markets.