Omega Protein Acquires Cyvex Nutrition

HOUSTONOmega Protein Corporation announced its acquisition of Cyvex Nutrition, Inc., a dietary supplement supplier based in Irvine, Calif.

The acquisition of Cyvex provides Omega Protein with a strong line of non-marine based products and a stronger omega-3 distribution network for OmegaPure®, our proprietary refined menhaden fish oil," said Joe von Rosenberg, Omega Proteins Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. Cyvex provides us with an immediate presence in the human health and wellness segment and we now will have access to the top supplement retailers who purchase a variety of ingredients, including fish oil."

Matthew Phillips, Cyvexs President and Chief Operating Officer, will continue with Cyvex as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gilbert Gluck, founder and formerly owner of Cyvex, will continue to assist Cyvex as a consultant.