About
Built on nature.
Driven by science.
Arctic Nutra develops, refines and distributes premium marine omega-3 and omega-11 ingredients from Norwegian Arctic waters, built on four decades of research and a dedicated Norwegian refinery.
What we do
A Norwegian marine oil supplier and contract manufacturer.
Arctic Nutra transforms Norwegian marine nutrition into market-ready opportunities. We partner with supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and entrepreneurs through three complementary business models: premium marine ingredients, solution-oriented contract manufacturing, and strategic brand distribution.
Every oil is refined at Fortuna Oils, our dedicated Norwegian refinery. Every batch is verified by an independent lab. Every shipment is batch-traceable.
Our expertise
The capabilities behind every batch.
Sourcing
/Est. 1980s in Norwegian salmon & fisheries
From Ocean to Ingredient: A Century of Sourcing Norwegian Fisheries
Arctic Nutra's sourcing is rooted in Norwegian seafood heritage. For more than 100 years and across three generations, the founders' families have participated in the Norwegian herring fishery, building knowledge passed down through decades at sea. Combined with extensive experience in salmon farming, vessel ownership, and seafood processing, this heritage provides a unique understanding of marine raw materials and the factors that define exceptional oil quality.
Science
/40+ years of research
Refining Process Built on Four Decades of Norwegian Marine Lipid Research
Our refining process is built on pioneering research at UiT Tromsø that advanced the understanding of omega-3 and omega-11 oxidation and oil quality. These scientific insights continue to shape how we refine marine oils today. Rather than relying on generic industry settings, we tailor key process parameters to the unique characteristics of each oil, helping preserve freshness, stability, and quality. Science translated into every batch.
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Production
/20+ years at the refinery
Our production team has spent decades fine-tuning the process.
Our integrated production is built on precision, purity and consistency, driven by a team with decades of hands-on experience. For over 20 years, we've refined the art and science of marine oil production. Every variable is controlled. Every batch is tested. Every drop is traceable. The result: superior omega-3 and omega-11 oils that meet the world's highest standards.
Sales & Marketing
/15+ years building global omega-3 brands
Proven Partnerships. International Growth.
Arctic Nutra is more than an ingredient supplier. We partner with supplement brands, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs to develop, launch, and grow successful marine nutrition products in international markets. Backed by more than 15 years of commercial experience across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, our team has helped build brands from concept to commercial success. By combining premium Norwegian ingredients with market insight, strategic partnerships, and technical expertise, we help our customers create long-term value and sustainable growth.
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Our history
Forty years of context, in four chapters.
Arctic Nutra didn't start from zero. It's a continuation of decades of Norwegian marine experience - historic fisheries and modern salmon farming, polar marine lipid research, industrial ownership, and refinery operations - gathered under one international platform.
1986–2010 · Research & heritage
The Norwegian marine lipid programme.
- Behind the company is a lineage in Norwegian salmon farming and fisheries reaching back to the 1980s - first-hand experience with the fish, its handling, and what defines quality that still shapes how we judge raw oil.
- Professor Bjarne Østerud begins fish oil research in the omega-3 segment at UiT (The Arctic University of Norway).
- Decades of work by Østerud, Elvevoll and colleagues establish how marine omega-3 oxidises and what protects it.
- This is the body of research our refinement process is calibrated against - informed by, not affiliated with.
2011–2017 · Industrial ownership era
Long-term commitment to Norwegian marine oil.
- Bentneset Invest AS establishes a long-term position in the Norwegian marine oil sector.
- Research into alternative omega-3 sources expands, from algae to fish oil, laying the groundwork for a multi-species portfolio.
2017–2020 · Modernisation
A purpose-built Norwegian refinery.
- Fortuna Oils AS acquired in 2017. Plant rebuilt and put into operation as our dedicated refinery.
- Arctic Omega-3 Norway AS established in 2020, the operating company behind the bulk supply and contract manufacturing business.
- Patent family granted: NO 344004 and EP 3420822, a combination of refined herring oil and cold-pressed virgin olive oil.
2020 → · Arctic Nutra
From bulk supplier to integrated platform.
- Long-term collaboration with Fortuna Oils formalised - bulk supply, contract manufacturing, and own-brand distribution under one operation.
- Contract manufacturing for finished omega-3 and omega-11 products established. Sales channels for bulk and B2C-licensed products developed.
- Rebrand to Arctic Nutra, international marine ingredient platform built on Norwegian production.
Common questions
About the company.
Where is Arctic Nutra based?
Founded on Norway's rich marine heritage, Arctic Nutra sources premium marine ingredients from the pristine Arctic waters surrounding Tromsø, Lofoten, and Vesterålen—iconic coastal regions located within and bordering the Arctic Circle, renowned for their exceptional marine biodiversity and centuries-old fishing traditions. Our ingredients are then processed and refined in Møre og Romsdal, Norway's leading seafood and marine ingredients cluster, with commercial headquarters in Molde and production facilities in Kristiansund. Through Fortuna Oils, our dedicated Norwegian refinery, we ensure exceptional quality, full traceability, and consistent performance from ocean source to finished ingredient
Where is the oil refined?
From Arctic waters to finished ingredient, quality remains under our control. All of our marine oils are processed and refined at Fortuna Oils, our dedicated Norwegian refinery in Kristiansund. Refining, encapsulation, and packaging are conducted within an integrated production environment, ensuring full traceability, rigorous quality control, and consistent product performance. We are committed to transparency and openly disclose where our oils are sourced, refined, and produced.
What is the connection to UiT research?
Forty years of marine lipid research at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, including work by Bjarne Østerud and Edel Elvevoll, informs our refinement approach. Arctic Nutra is not affiliated with the university; we cite the research as the science that informed our process, not as endorsement.
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