date:Apr 14, 2014
deals following the acquisition of Martek Biosciences and Ocean Nutriton by DSM in 2011-12, and of Pronova BioPharma by BASF completed in 2013. NCN believes these deals have significantly consolidated the omega-3 fish oil sector, leaving algae-derived oil and specialty oil as the next focus of potential acquisition activity.
The third largest acquisition tracked by NCN, according to disclosed sales data, was BG Foods purchase of Pirates Booty natural snack brand from VMG Partners for approxima