Press Releases / Media
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GOED Updates FatsofLife.com Educational Site for Healthcare Practitioners
GOED has updated FatsofLife.com, its website showcasing the benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3 consumption for a healthcare practitioner (HCP) audience.
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Authoritative new analysis links increased omega-3 intake to cardioprotection and improved cardiovascular outcomes
Study indicates that EPA and DHA supplementation reduces multiple types of cardiovascular risk, according to Mayo Clinic Proceedings A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date. The meta-analysis, which is an in-depth review of 40 clinical trials, provides authoritative evidence for consuming more EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fats. The research concludes that EPA and DHA omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease (...
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GOED Publishes 2020 Report on the Global Market for Omega-3 Finished Products
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has published the 2020 Global EPA & DHA Finished Products Report, an overview of the US$44 billion global market for finished products containing EPA and DHA omega-3s. The report details the worldwide market for EPA and DHA omega-3 finished products in all geographic regions, and includes market figures for dietary supplements, infant formula, food and beverage, pet food, pharmaceuticals and clinical nutrition/medical food. It also contains market projections and trends analysis for each category. This report benefits from GOED’s intimate...
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GOED Grants Two Lifetime Achievement Awards to Industry Leaders
GOED has granted GOED Lifetime Achievement Awards to Dr. Norman Salem, Jr. and Olav Sandnes in honor of their efforts to increase global EPA and DHA consumption.
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GOED To Hold Webinar on Understanding the Omega-3 Consumer
GOED has partnered with market research expert FMCG Gurus to hold a webinar on global omega-3 consumer behaviors and attitudes on Thursday, April 30. This one-hour webinar focuses on new omega-3 consumer research in 26 countries. According to their data, 82% of global consumers say that they are aware of omega-3s, yet global intake of EPA and DHA is far lower than that. And although FMCG Gurus research shows that 75% of global consumers say they associate omega-3 with having a positive impact on health, there are still attitude and behavior gaps that need to be addressed. This webinar will hel...
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GOED Publishes 2017-2018 Report on Global Omega-3 Industry
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has published the 2017-2018 edition of its annual Global EPA and DHA Omega-3 Ingredient Market Report. The report details the volume and value of the omega-3 raw materials sector during 2017 and 2018, and includes a breakdown according to ingredient source, finished product application and geography.
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Omega-3 Conference, GOED Exchange 2020, Open for Registration
GOED Exchange, the premier biennial event for omega-3 professionals, is now open for registration. With the theme of “stimulating growth in the omega-3 industry,” this international conference is unique in its out-of-the-box content and its ability to bring together thought leaders and the brightest minds in the omega-3s industry, for conversation, networking and education.
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GOED Releases 2016-2017 Ingredient Market Report
GOED has published the 2016-2017 update to its annual Global EPA and DHA Ingredient Market Report. The report details the 2016 and 2017 volume and value of the raw materials sector of the global omega-3 market and includes a breakdown according to raw material source, finished product application and geography.
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GOED Issues Two Industry Advisories
GOED recently issued two industry advisories on technical issues of interest to the EPA and DHA omega-3 market. One addresses “Micro- and Nanoplastics Particle Contamination in EPA/DHA Omega-3 Oils," and focuses specifically on the filtration and centrifugation steps employed in the manufacturing and refining of EPA/DHA omega-3 oils.
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GOED Updates GOED Voluntary Monograph with Lower Lead Limit
As part of GOED’s commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in the industry, the organization maintains and continually updates a quality monograph to which members must adhere. The monograph was recently updated to lower the maximum limit for lead from 0.1 to 0.05 mg/kg.