More than $1 million has been invested into a functional food business that is commercialising Massey University technology that allows high levels of Omega 3 to be included into everyday food items.

The Manawatu Investment Group's investment into Speirs Nutritionals will see the essential fatty acid boosted into food groups such as ice cream, yoghurt, pizza bases, bakery goods and snack bars.

Manawatu Investment Group chief executive Dean Tilyard said increased exposure to Omega 3 had immense health benefits and could reduce heart disease and joint problems.