Mara Renewables manufactures DHA‑rich oil from a proprietary marine microalgal strain in a closed, FSCC 22000‑accredited facility. The solvent‑free extraction yields a pure, Halal and Kosher certified product that can be used in nutraceuticals, fortified foods, and animal feed, offering a traceable and sustainable alternative to fish‑derived omega‑3. The scalable bioprocess provides consistent batch quality with a lower carbon footprint.
Funding
$9.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The global supply of omega‑3 DHA relies heavily on wild‑caught fish, which faces overfishing pressures, seasonal variability, and contamination risks. Consumers and manufacturers seeking consistent, contaminant‑free DHA must contend with limited traceability and sustainability concerns.
Solution
Mara Renewables produces DHA using a proprietary marine microalgal strain cultivated in a closed, FSCC 22000‑accredited facility. The algae are grown under controlled conditions, eliminating reliance on fish stocks and reducing environmental impact. Extraction is performed without solvents, yielding a pure oil that meets Halal and Kosher certification standards. The resulting DHA‑rich oil can be integrated into nutritional supplements, food formulations, and animal feed, providing a scalable, traceable source of essential fatty acids. By delivering a certified, solvent‑free product, Mara enables manufacturers to meet regulatory and consumer demands for sustainable omega‑3 ingredients.
Target Audience
Primary customers are nutraceutical manufacturers, food ingredient suppliers, and animal‑feed producers seeking a sustainable, certified source of DHA for their product lines.
Features
- Novel marine microalgal strain optimized for high DHA productivity, sourced from Atlantic Canada waters
- Fully enclosed, FSCC 22000‑accredited production line ensuring aseptic cultivation and batch consistency
- Solvent‑free extraction process that preserves oil purity and eliminates residual solvent concerns
- Halal and Kosher certifications, supporting global market compliance
- Certified as a food‑grade ingredient suitable for dietary supplements, fortified foods, and animal nutrition
- Scalable bioprocess architecture allowing flexible volume adjustments to match B2B demand
- Low carbon footprint and reduced water usage compared with traditional fish‑oil sourcing