Mara Renewables announces Honsea sunshine As Exclusive Distributor In China To Expand Access To Great Tasting, Sustainable Omega-3 DHA

Published 1st April 2026

Pictured above are (L-R) is Mr Xia Bin (General Manager, Honsea Bio), VV Lee (Regional Business Development Director, APAC, Mara), Harry Boot (CEO, Mara) and Mr Robert Luo (Chairman, Honsea Bio)

Mara has appointed Honsea Sunshine as its exclusive distributor in China. The partnership will focus on the supplements and food and beverage sectors, accelerating access to its high quality, superior sensory and sustainable omega-3 solutions in one of the world’s most dynamic nutrition markets.

With China representing a significant growth opportunity for proactive nutrition, Mara will introduce a tailored product range specifically developed to meet local market preferences. The products will be supported by our global technical, regulatory, and applications expertise.

Honsea Sunshine brings extensive omega-3 market experience, strong commercial capabilities, and a robust technical and quality assurance infrastructure. Their established relationships and market knowledge position them as an ideal partner to introduce Mara’s premium portfolio across China.

“China represents an important next chapter in our mission to make high-quality omega-3 accessible to more people,” said Harry Boot, CEO and Board Member of Mara Renewables. “Our precision fermentation platform allows us to deliver exceptionally pure, sustainable DHA with market-leading sensory performance. We will consider the specific Chinese market needs and introduce solutions thoughtfully designed for local expectations. Honsea Sunshine has a proven track record of growing sales in omega-3, and we are proud to partner with them to bring this vital nutrient to more consumers.”

The agreement covers the entire Chinese market and initially prioritizes the supplements and food and beverage sectors, which represent a substantial share of omega-3 demand. Over time, the partnership aims to broaden adoption across additional nutrition categories, reinforcing both companies shared commitment to advancing human health through better, more sustainable nutrition.

Mr. XIA Bin, General Manager at Honsea Sunshine said “We are excited to launch this new partnership with Mara Renewables. With nearly 30 years of omega-3 leadership and a sole focus on omega-3, their world class, premium product combined with their technical and applications expertise makes them an important new partner for us.

“Honsea Sunshine brings expertise in the market that will perfectly compliment Mara’s skills. Our connections and market knowledge that will enable us to quickly scale growth” he added.

The Honsea Bio and Mara team at Food Ingredients China