# NIBIO develops fermentation route from fish residues to omega-3 > Norwegian researchers use peptone made from fish residues to feed marine microorganisms. The project is preparing for larger-scale trials, not commercial production. - Canonical URL: https://newsverum.com/en/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026 - Publisher: Newsverum - Section: Agriculture - Country: Norway - Published: 2026-10-15T23:48:24+00:00 - Updated: 2026-10-15T23:48:24+00:00 - Source review period: 2026-10-12 - Other editions: [Türkçe](https://newsverum.com/tr/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md), [العربية](https://newsverum.com/ar/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md), [Français](https://newsverum.com/fr/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md), [Español](https://newsverum.com/es/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md), [Deutsch](https://newsverum.com/de/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md), [Português](https://newsverum.com/pt/news/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026.md) *The source does not state the event date; the period shown is the source review period.* NIBIO and Sigerfjord Marine Innovation Center are studying how by-products from fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture could become omega-3- and protein-rich ingredients for fish feed. Work underway since 2021 breaks fish residues into peptone; marine microorganisms grow quickly on it without light and produce omega-3-rich biomass. NIBIO says trial feedstock utilization was comparable to or better than conventional sugar-based methods. The next phase is to include seaweed and agricultural residues. MABIT provided NOK 1 million for process control, oxygen supply and documentation; the source says larger-scale testing and commercial use remain future goals. ## Data ### Fish-residue fermentation project NIBIO trials use fish peptone to produce omega-3-rich microbial biomass. Methodology: The source describes trial results; scale-up and commercial use have not yet occurred. | date | label | description | status | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-10-12 | Progress reported | The project reported omega-3-rich biomass produced from fish peptone. | occurred | Sources: · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026/data/fish-residue-fermentation-update?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026/data/fish-residue-fermentation-update?lang=en&format=csv) ### Source-reported indicators NIBIO trials use fish peptone to produce omega-3-rich microbial biomass. Methodology: Values retain the source basis. Annual feed figures are 2025 sector estimates; the October seed count uses the deposit period. Other dates identify report publication, not experiment day. Laboratory oil-holding capacity is not nutritional fat content; counts do not establish production or scale-up success. | label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Announced MABIT project support | 1 | million NOK | 2026-10-12 | observed | exact | Sources: · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026/data/reported-observations?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/nibio-fish-residue-omega3-fermentation-2026/data/reported-observations?lang=en&format=csv) ## Sources - [Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO)]() (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-12) --- Cite the canonical URL above. [Editorial standards and corrections](https://newsverum.com/en/editorial)