16-02-2024
John Kerry in Norway leading the charge in global decarbonization effort
This week, CEO Matts Johansen participated in The First Movers Coalition in Action in Norway, alongside Prime Minister Jonas...
15-02-2024
Aker BioMarine's collaborative venture with the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research
This month, Aker BioMarine proudly handed over control of the Antarctic Provider to scientists from the Institute of Marine...
03-10-2023
Polar ecologist says levels of krill fishing impact on predators should be determined by data, not untested belief
Andrew Lowther of the Norwegian Polar Institute spends part of each year living in a tent in Antarctica, gathering data on...
27-09-2023
Good health for all - a foundation for us
Today, more and more people are turning to known ingredients and products that are result-driven and backed by science. And...
22-06-2023
Aker BioMarine present at World Economic Forum in China
27.-29. of June Aker BioMarine and CEO Matts Johansen will be present at World Economic Forum 2023 in Tianjin, China. Learn...
22-06-2023
Aker BioMarine discussing how to solve the aging population challenge
27.-29. of June 2023, Aker BioMarine and CEO Matts Johansen will be present at World Economic Forum 2033 in Tianjin, China,...
14-06-2023
Meet our people: Marte Dalsegg
Tell us about your background I graduated from Southampton Solent University with a BA degree in Multimedia Journalism in...
27-01-2022
Employee introduction: Anette Yamamoto-Hansen
Name: Anette Yamamoto-Hansen Role: Representative Director, Aker BioMarine Japan K.K. Joined Aker BioMarine: June 2019
09-12-2021
A captain's life in Antarctica
Whether at sea, or onshore, in Oslo, Houston, or somewhere in the Southern Ocean, our people define who we are. Their skills...
02-09-2020
Texting with Preben Alexander onboard Antarctic Endurance
Aker BioMarine has texted Preben Alexander Jensen, crew member onboard Antarctic Endurance. They are currently harvesting...
19-08-2020
What are the Benefits of Omega-3s from Krill Oil?
There is no question that omega-3s play an important role in our health, but most of the world’s population doesn’t get...
25-06-2020
How to align profitability and sustainability
With sustainability hardwired into its DNA, Aker BioMarine intends to drive the krill business forward in a responsible...
05-05-2020
Aker BioMarine Named Biotechnology Innovator of the Year in 2020 Business Excellence Award Category
Aker BioMarine recently won Biotechnology Innovator of the Year (Most Innovative Krill-Harvesting Company 2020) in the...
04-05-2020
Meet our people: The Fisherman
Bringing together experienced personnel and young staffers, fishermen and millennials, generates innovative and sustainable...
15-04-2020
Aker BioMarine Renews its Friend of the Sea (FoS) Sustainability Certification
Aker BioMarine is excited to announce that Friend of the Sea (FoS) has renewed the company’s sustainability certification...
18-03-2020
Thomas Wærner wins Iditarod 2020
Norwegian Thomas Wærner (47) won the legendary Iditarod. The dog race that runs from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska was won by...
08-03-2020
A tough woman with a tough job
Whether at sea, or onshore, in Oslo, Houston, or somewhere in the Southern Ocean, our people define who we are. Their skills...
17-02-2020
The journey continues: The krill survey team anchors at Scotia Bay to calibrate their equipment
The krill survey team has been at sea for seven days and visited 28 trawling stations. Read the latest from the team onboard...
13-02-2020
The krill survey around the South Orkney Islands continues
Here’s the latest from the team onboard the ‘Saga Sea’ as they continue their krill survey in the Southern Ocean.
11-02-2020
An insider's look at surveying krill around the South Orkney Islands
The Institute for Marine Research (IMR) in Norway has collaborated for a decade with Aker BioMarine, with a focus on...
23-01-2020
Collaboration is key for sustainability
2020 is a year that is about making former investments succeed, said our CEO Matts Johansen during his interview with...
02-01-2020
How are Fisheries Exploring New Technology?
Our CEO sat down with the folks at McKinsey to talk about some of the biggest challenges in the fishing industry and how...
29-08-2019
High ranking as Norway’s most innovative
Aker BioMarine takes a high fourth place on this year’s list of Norway’s most innovative companies by Innovasjonsmagasinet.
02-08-2019
Aker BioMarine lays out sustainability strategy for contentious krill fishery
Last week, Runa Haug Khoury, our Director of Sustainability, was interviewed by IntraFish about driving sustainability...
01-08-2019
Life as an Aker BioMarine intern
Meet intern Anna Fournon. She is born in Paris, and a first-year MSc student at Emlyon Business School. As a child, she...
24-07-2019
The Interview: Sigve Nordrum
Sigve Nordrum, EVP Animal Health and Nutrition has been working in Aker BioMarine since 2007, with the aquaculture market as...
27-05-2019
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
According to the team at NutraIngredients-USA, not all heroes wear capes. Some of them help drive new standards and policies...
22-05-2019
Meet our people - The Ambassador
When doing business in different countries, it is vital to have the local knowledge and language in order to succeed in the...
10-05-2019
Aker BioMarine Honouring World Lupus Day
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), better known as Lupus, is a global health problem, affecting an estimated 5 million...
29-04-2019
Join us as we work to build equal opportunities for disabled people
Aker BioMarine, together with 12 other companies, has helped establish The WE Foundation (Stiftelsen VI), to improve the...
12-04-2019
Meet our people: The Scientist
People are at the heart of Aker BioMarine, which is why attracting, fostering, and building talent are key to the company’s...
20-03-2019
Taking the reins
When most people think of dog mushing grainy images of historic Norwegian explorers, or Alaskan fur coated frontiersmen...
27-02-2019
High fives on the high seas
Working hard to pin down and describe the values, actions and attitudes that have come to define our company, we believe the...
30-01-2019
Shaping the future
The name remains the same. And we still have the same mission: Improving human and planetary health. But we keep on renewing...
24-01-2019
The story behind the name Antarctic Endurance
In tribute to the great explorers of Antarctica, we named our new krill harvesting vessel - Antarctic Endurance. The name...
03-12-2018
Krill industry Antarctic conservation in motion
Aker BioMarine and the krill industry under the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting companies (ARK), are starting a...
22-11-2018
Say hello to the first real* krill harvesting vessel
Ordered back in 2017, and soon ready to set sail ahead of 2019 harvesting season, our new flagship vessel Antarctic...
08-11-2018
5 Customer Care tips you don’t want to miss
From ship to shore, our Director of Customer Care Luciana Slomp ensures good customer experiences throughout Aker...
11-10-2018
Together we can build equal opportunities for disabled people
Aker BioMarine, together with 12 other companies, has helped establish the Stiftelsen-VI, (We Foundation) to improve the...
19-09-2018
Sustainability key for performance and profitability
Speaking at the Technoport research and innovation conference in Trondheim, Norway, our Sustainability Director Cilia Holmes...
12-09-2018
Battling Lupus With Krill
Aker BioMarine and Lupus Research Alliance launch a new clinical study, investigating how phospholipid-rich krill oil can...
24-08-2018
If you are motivated, you can do anything
The latest addition to our Science & Regulatory Affairs team, self-confessed marine science nut Tibiabin Benitez-Santana...
15-08-2018
How do we get our employees to do their best?
One of the most important parts of a manager's job is to inspire the employees to do their best and feel engaged. Aker...
08-08-2018
4 tips from Norway's leading HR team
Recently recognized by Finn.no as Norway’s best Human Resources department, our small, but now award-winning HR team works...
12-07-2018
Europe's most innovative company continues to bust leadership myths
Founder of Apple and business icon, Steve Jobs, was famously outspoken. One of his numerous notable quotes was: “I’m as...
03-07-2018
TriTalk with Hans Christian Tungesvik
Member of Team Pure Science, Hans Christian Tungesvik, impressed everyone with an incredible performance and 2nd place at...
26-06-2018
Krill research – like riding a tiger
Scientific research is the core of Aker BioMarine’s business – it touches our entire value chain, from catch to product.
30-05-2018
Aker BioMarine named Europe’s most innovative company
Aker BioMarine was named the most innovative company after a year-long journey in Europe's biggest and most prestigious...
11-05-2018
Our story told in 90 seconds
Since our company was founded in 2006, we have introduced a health-promoting and sustainable marine ingredient, krill. Learn...
12-04-2018
Do you get enough omega-3s?
Much of the world’s population exhibits low blood levels of the omega-3s EPA and DHA, according to a study published in the...
13-03-2018
Did you know Marine Protected Areas are part of SDG 14?
Sometimes we find ourselves in the philosophical corner, and this time the inspiration fairy knocked on our door after a...
06-03-2018
Can we increase the performance of the world’s toughest triathletes?
Aker BioMarine, Pure Science Triathlon team and Norseman have pioneered a study that examines the effects of krill oil...
01-03-2018
"Act. Not just observe the conversation." Meet Miranda, our new Marketing Manager
Joining us as Marketing Manager for the US, self-confessed ‘Jersey Girl’ and hot yoga nut, Miranda Wyatt brings tireless...
21-02-2018
How every little thing we do matters to keep our ecosystems healthy
To protect the Antarctic wildlife, we decided early on to invent a new way to harvest krill.
14-02-2018
EAT and Aker BioMarine to promote sustainable aquaculture in Asia-Pacific
We always try to think outside the box when showing gratitude towards our partners. This year, instead of sending the usual...
02-02-2018
How new technology can help diversify your product portfolio
Omega-3 companies are being challenged on how they can help reignite interest and engagement with existing consumers while...
23-01-2018
Aker BioMarine’s vessel “Juvel” to set sail on research expedition to monitor krill biomass
Since 2011, the Institute of Marine Research has annually conducted Antarctic krill and ecosystem monitoring surveys at...
17-01-2018
Taking responsibility for our workplace
Krill is a keystone species in the Antarctic. Aker BioMarine has always considered it vital to protect the krill biomass as...
27-12-2017
Success in marketing and business starts with teamwork
Last week, Trond Atle Smedsrud, our EVP of Innovation and Marketing, was interviewed by the Entrepreneur Podcast Network...
18-12-2017
Can krill oil improve the performance of the US Rangers?
Scientists from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the National Institutes of Health have launched a...
13-12-2017
Houston plant awarded the Platinum Safety Partner Award
Commitment to employee safety has been an incremental part of our value chain since we started manufacturing at our Houston...
03-12-2017
Are you one of the 2% with adequate omega-3 levels?
Much of the world’s population exhibits low blood levels of the omega-3s EPA and DHA, according to a study published in the...
24-11-2017
Why sustainability is an essential act of self-preservation
We did it. We jumped on the SDG bandwagon. But the reason it was possible, was because we had a clear sense of why...
17-11-2017
How to foster a growth culture based on trust, transparency and freedom
At Aker BioMarine we believe that trust, transparency and freedom form the foundation for employee engagement.
10-11-2017
Three percent of Norway’s Top 100 Young Leadership Talents works at Aker BioMarine
Three employees from Aker BioMarine have been nominated to the top 100 list for the Young Leadership Talents awards in...
31-10-2017
Making Omega-3s Cool
Last week we received the Innovation Award in Australia as well as the and Best Annual Report Award in Norway. This is a...
26-10-2017
Why living a seemingly healthy life might not be enough
Statistics show that people are becoming unhealthier because of the their lifestyle. We believe that education is key when...
23-10-2017
How to attract, foster and build talent?
People are the heart of Aker BioMarine, which is why attracting, fostering, and building talent are key to our success....
22-10-2017
We need more skateboarders in the boardroom
I want to tell a personal story related to business. Growing up in Norway, I used to spend all my time skateboarding. I...
16-10-2017
Our goal is to play a key role in our customer’s success
Since the very beginning, Aker BioMarine have sought to be more than just a supplier to our customers. We believe...
12-10-2017
Antarctic Wildlife Research fund (AWR) announces third grant recipients
The Antarctic Wildlife Research fund (AWR) facilitates and promotes research on the Antarctic ecosystem. Over the past...
09-10-2017
Why wiring innovation and entrepreneurship into our DNA matters
Innovation and entrepreneurship have always been integral to Aker BioMarine’s DNA. In recent years, we have expanded our...
11-09-2017
How to work with partners to solve key industry challenges?
Instead of short-term business transactions, long-term customer partnerships are important to identify key industry...
07-09-2017
How can SDGs be used as a competitive advantage?
SDG is short for Sustainable Development Goals and they give us a great overview of all the causes a company can have an...
23-08-2017
The story of Aker BioMarine in 8 minutes
By 2050 the population of the world will have grown to 9.7 billion people, which requires an increased food production of 69...
28-06-2017
SDGs at the heart of business
Before the adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) there was no exhaustive overview of the...
30-05-2017
Challenges Accepted
Managing and developing a business such as Aker BioMarine is challenging. But the challenges we are up against to secure...
17-06-2016
Innovation award 2017
On June 14th, Aker BioMarine was named Norway’s most innovative company by Innovasjonsmagasinet, Norway’s leading innovation...