The Ballstad story

If you travel beyond the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, you will come across a small fishing village called Ballstad, located at the 68th parallel north and the 13th meridian east. Here, at the meeting point of the cold waters of the North Atlantic and the steep, rugged mountains, you might feel like you've arrived at the edge of the world.

In Ballstad, nature is in a constant battle.

During the winter months the sun slowly disappears below the horizon and Ballstad is in complete darkness for an entire month. This provides the perfect opportunity to witness the shimmering beauty of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) dancing across the dark velvet sky. In contrast, in the summer months the sun never sets and the nights are as bright as the days, making it difficult to determine when the summer festivals end. You may be wondering, “How do Norwegians endure such extreme conditions?” Well, Norwegians get their strength from the sea. Fresh deep-sea fish is a natural part of our diet, it strengthens our immune system, supports heart health and improves both the length of life and the quality of life. Now we are proud to introduce Ballstad Omega-3 to the world so that you too can experience the beneficial effects that Norwegians have valued for generations.

Our founder, Odd Roar Olsen, grew up in Ballstad and was used to the exceptional quality of seafood Ballstad has to offer.

When he started traveling and living abroad, Odd Roar Olsen noticed that achieving this level of quality was a challenge. At that time, his goal was to spread Ballstad's excellence in offering the best and freshest omega-3 fatty acids and collagen in Norway to the world as a reliable and trustworthy brand.

The Ballstad quality

At Ballstad, we know exactly what it takes to create a high-quality omega-3 supplement rich in EPA and DHA. Our fish oil is carefully manufactured according to purity criteria and concentrated in triglyceride form to ensure optimal absorption into your body. We are committed to bringing you the best of Norway.

Unlike the industry's common practice of purchasing pre-made batches in bulk and marketing them under various brand labels, we take a different approach. While this method may be convenient and cost-effective, it compromises the quality control and freshness of the product. That's why every Ballstad capsule is unique and exclusive to Ballstad itself. We retain full control over the quality assurance process, from fish oil production to the finished packaged product. This means we guarantee the same incomparable Ballstad quality with every single capsule.

Our production partners in Norway

All of our fish oils are produced in one of the world's best production facilities on the west coast of Norway. To preserve the freshness of our products, we use nitrogen throughout the entire process from production to encapsulation and packaging, thereby minimizing oxygen pollution.
Purity that exceeds industry standards.
Purity is an unwavering focus at Ballstad. We exceed industry standards in our commitment to providing components that are free of environmental and oxidative pollutants. “Good enough” is not enough for us; We strive for the best – Ballstad quality and purity.
Ballstad's product specifications not only meet the requirements of renowned organizations, but even exceed them:
- European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
- Codex Alimentarius standard
- Monograph of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED).
- 5-star International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) rating standards.

The strictest oxidation requirements

Oxidation is an important indicator of oil quality. Low oxidation levels provide protection against harmful free radicals, improve sensory properties and extend shelf life. Our production process is carried out in an oxygen-free environment with strict temperature controls to minimize exposure to oxygen from start to finish. In addition, we add natural antioxidants to the finished product and each batch undergoes careful testing.

We use state-of-the-art equipment to measure every phase of the oxidation process with high accuracy, and we use both liquid and gas chromatography to detect even the smallest amounts of unwanted byproducts. Our oxidation limits are less than half of the limits stated in the GOED monograph.

Sustainable production facilities

We are convinced that our production facilities are based on hydropower. In addition, our facilities use fish oil byproducts as biofuel. This method creates no waste material and virtually eliminates the carbon footprint of Ballstad production.

At Ballstad we are proud of our rich heritage and our unwavering commitment to providing high quality omega-3 and collagen products. Join us on this journey to optimal health and experience the difference that Ballstad's unique quality can make in your life.

Ballstad Omega-3 Production

board

Terje Evensen - Chairman of the Board of Directors

Terje previously worked as General Manager at Ingredia AS and as General Manager at SFK / BWL AS, Norway's leading manufacturer and supplier of food ingredients. Terje works as president of 15 different companies in Norway. He has more than 20 years of international business experience.
Per Benjaminsen - Board member

Per has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry as the founder of Marine Lipids AS, Probio AS and Ayanda ASA. He was president of Nordic Pharma AS, a Nordic Naturals Inc. company. He is a board member of Eevia Health Oy, a manufacturer of organic plant extracts for the dietary supplement industry.
Børge Bjelland - Board member

Børge currently works as Managing Director at Glitch Studios and has over 20 years of experience in online marketing, branding and communications for a variety of global clients.
Svein Erik Nicolaysen - Board member

Svein Erik has held various companies and positions in the health food industry. He worked for 10 years as Managing Director at Vesterålen Naturprodukt AS, Norway's leading nutritional supplements company.
Odd Roar Olsen - Board Member and Global Director

Odd Roar was Country Manager at Laud Media AS and has more than 10 years of experience in developing and integrating retail solutions. Previously, he worked as European Merchandising Manager at DSGi plc and was responsible for developing new technology concepts for retail in Europe.