Zooca - The Calanus Company

Industry

Energy, Feed, Fishery & aquaculture, Industrial chemistry, Seeds & genetics, Veterinary, Waste & circular economy

Topics

Enzymes & biocatalysis, Animal feed & feed additives, Biomass, bagasse & waste valorisation

Role

Producer — “…orld. As the first and only manufacturer of products from C. finmarchicus, we have developed new and unique oi…”

Why it is bioeconomy

Zooca is a Norwegian biotechnology company that harvests and processes the zooplankton Calanus finmarchicus into sustainable marine-based nutritional products for human and animal health.

Found via

[Rubric] Norway · feed-additives; [Rubric] Norway · methane-feed

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

Subsidiaries: Salgard AS · Nordfolk ApS · Zooca Calanus AS

• 2026-09 Latest status: The company has continued to expand its international partnerships, including appointing Okura Chem-Tech Corp. as an exclusive partner for Japan in August 2026 and launching a new product concept with Lehvoss and Golden Omega in September 2026. ↗ ↗ ↗
• 2026-08-19 Zooca® (Calanus AS) Appoints Okura Chem-Tech Corp. as Exclusive Partner for Japan | Zooca (Calanus AS)
  Zooca (Calanus AS) positions Zooca Calanus Oil as a scientifically supported, sustainably sourced Norwegian marine ingredient and exclusive partner for Japan, aiming to establish a premium presence in the Japanese health and nutrition market through Okura …
• 2026-06-15 Zooca strengthens science platform with appointment of Lisa Myrseth Hemmingsen | Zooca (Calanus AS)
  Zooca is strengthening its science platform with the appointment of Lisa Myrseth Hemmingsen as Head of Science, Human Health and Nutrition to advance scientific documentation and external collaborations for Zooca Calanus Oil and other marine ingredients. The …
• 2026-08-19 Zooca satser videre i Sortland sentrum
  Zooca is expanding its Norwegian presence by relocating to modern offices in Sortland sentrum, near the bus terminal, with a new long-term lease and a dedicated Norwegian marketing department and customer center. The setup supports its growth, keeping …
• 2026-09-11 Lehvoss and Zooca combine calanus oil with Golden Omega to launch ZOΩ3GO Softgels
  Zooca—The Calanus Company provides Calanus finmarchicus-derived calanus oil as a distinctive, sustainable omega-3 source used in products like ZOΩ3GO Softgels, combining it with Golden Omega fish oil to offer a differentiated omega-3 supplement. The ingredient …
• 2026-09-14 We're pleased to see the launch of ZOΩ3GO™, developed together with LEHVOSS Nutrition and Golden Omega.
  Zooca—The Calanus Company is involved in a collaborative launch of ZOΩ3GO™, a softgel combining Zooca Calanus Oil with Golden Omega fish oil concentrates, marketed as a science-backed solution for healthy aging and metabolic health.
• 2025-08-22 EU increases higher daily intake limits for Zooca Calanus Oil
  Zooca Calanus Oil has received European Commission approval to raise daily intake limits and relax labeling for its Calanus finmarchicus oil, enabling higher, more flexible use (up to 3.1 g/day with up to 7.75 mg astaxanthin) and broader target groups. The …

Ownership & investors 4

Partners & deals 3

Similar companies

Seagarden · Polaris · SOPROPECHE · FERMENTALG · LYSI · Musselfeed AB · Biothalassol Laboratoire · SEANOVA