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- Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based biotech company specializing in the production and sale of high-value health nutritional products for humans and pets, focusing primarily on ingredients derived from fresh salmon by-products. The company's main products include ProGo®, a blend of bioactive peptides and collagen; OmeGo®, a full-spectrum salmon oil containing all fish fatty acid fractions; and CalGo®/NT-II®, salmon bone powder rich in hydroxyapatite and denatured collagen aimed at promoting bone and joint health. Hofseth BioCare operates a fully integrated salmon processing business that transforms fresh salmon off-cuts into sustainable nutritional ingredients and finished products marketed in Norway, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and other international locations. The company targets human health and premium pet nutrition markets and emphasizes sustainability, traceability, and the optimal utilization of marine resources.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Ålesund, Norway, Hofseth BioCare has expanded its global footprint with offices in Oslo, London, Zürich, New Jersey, and Palo Alto. Recent major developments include a strategic partnership with Symrise to enhance market access and scale, the establishment of a second hydrolysis plant in Berkåk through its subsidiary HBC Berkåk AS to increase production capacity, and the spin-out of HBC Immunology (HBCI), a biotech-focused company working on pharmaceutical drug leads in oncology and asthma with external financing. In 2024-2025, Hofseth BioCare saw strong revenue growth driven by its B2B human nutrition product lines, especially ProGo®, OmeGo®, and CalGo®, which have received scientific validation and awards such as the NutraIngredients-USA “Healthy Aging” Award. The Midsund facility achieved record processing volumes, and the company launched new products like the collagen ingredient NT-II™ and extended its consumer and pet health product lines on European retail platforms including Amazon.de. Ongoing clinical studies reinforce the health benefits of its ingredients, supporting claims related to immune health, respiratory function, bone mass, and energy metabolism. These initiatives underscore the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and expanding its position in the science-led marine nutrition segment.