# Plankton-Infused Olive Oils Neoalgae Shares the Nutritional Value of the Marine Environment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-olive-oils References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2020/09/neoalgae-extra-virgin-olive-oil-with.html) & [neoalgae.es](https://neoalgae.es/divisions/food/?lang=en) From herbs and spicy peppers to citrus fruits, there are hundreds of different kinds of [infused olive oil products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napolina-oils) on the market and Spain's Neoalgae offers a unique variety that shares the benefits of plankton. The plankton-enriched olive oil shares the nutritious benefits of ingredients from land and sea. On its own, olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants and good fats to support heart health, and [marine plankton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microalgae) helps to further enhance it with a variety of vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, plus omega fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. The nutritious ingredient is [vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-omega3) and the enriched olive oil packaging communicates this. Neoalgae's olive oil has the potential to be used in a wide variety of healthy dishes. Image Credit: Neoalgae ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plankton-infused Products:** Neoalgae is paving the way for other companies to experiment with infusing plankton to their products. - **Nutrition-enhanced Products:** The trend of incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients to products will only continue to rise. - **Vegan Food and Beverages:** Neoalgae's vegan plankton-infused olive oil taps into the growing demand for vegan food options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can incorporate plankton into their products to enhance their nutritional value. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Plankton can be infused to skincare and personal care products to provide added benefits. - **Supplements and Vitamins:** Plankton can also be used in the creation of supplements and vitamins for added nutritional value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black Truffle Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-truffle-olive-oil.md) - [Gourmet Algae Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-oil.md) - [Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odysea-good-for-you-polyphenol-extra-virgin-olive-oil.md) - [Garlicky Algae Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-oil.md) - [High-Phenolic Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-phenolic-olive-oil.md) - [Planet-Friendly Cooking Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-cooking-club.md) - [Flavor-Packed Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-olive-oils.md) - [Single-Serve Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-extra-virgin-olive-oil.md) - [Microalgae Body Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microalgae-body-oil.md)