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Whether at sea, or onshore, in Oslo, Houston, or somewhere in the Southern Ocean, our people define who we are. Their skills and dedication continue to drive us ever forward.
Meet intern Anna Fournon. She is born in Paris, and a first-year MSc student at Emlyon Business School. As a child, she lived abroad for eight years in Europe and North Africa, and because of that, one of her dreams was to find an internship away from France. And here she is! Since the end of May, she has been working in the marketing department, with the Superba Krill Team.
Sigve Nordrum, EVP Animal Health and Nutrition
I have been working in Aker BioMarine since 2007, with the aquaculture market as my focus. Specializing in sales, but also working with both research and development and marketing, both my educational and work background are anchored in aquaculture.
According to the team at NutraIngredients-USA, not all heroes wear capes. Some of them help drive new standards and policies while filling the knowledge gaps in regards to nutrition, others help drive innovation into new and exciting directions.
When doing business in different countries, it is vital to have the local knowledge and language in order to succeed in the countries you are in.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), better known as Lupus, is a global health problem, affecting an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Lupus doesn’t discriminate, it targets people of all nationalities, races, ethnicity, gender and age.
Aker BioMarine, together with 12 other companies, has helped establish The WE
Foundation (Stiftelsen VI), to improve the quality of life for Norwegians with disabilities.
People are at the heart of Aker BioMarine, which is why attracting, fostering, and building talent are key to the company’s success.
Bringing together experienced personnel and young staffers, fishermen and millennials, generates innovative and sustainable solutions.
When most people think of dog mushing grainy images of historic Norwegian explorers, or Alaskan fur coated frontiersmen probably come to mind. But mushing is actually a dynamic, growing sport, which matches the skill, fitness and tenacity of mushers with the awe-inspiring stamina of the canine world’s very own endurance athletes. It is why we’ve chosen to become an active part of the sport and some more than others.
Aker BioMarine, together with 12 other companies, has helped establish the Stiftelsen-VI, (We Foundation) to improve the quality of life for Norwegians with disabilities.
Superba Krill oil
Aker BioMarine’s Superba Krill Oil is a natural source of essential omega-3s, phospholipids, choline and astaxanthin. The phospholipid-bound EPA and DHA fatty acids found in krill are documented to be a readily absorbable source of important long-chain omega-3s. Superba Krill Oil contributes to a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, supporting heart, brain, and joint health.
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QRILL Aqua
Aker BioMarine produces nutrient-rich feed ingredients made from Antarctic krill, that help improve aquaculture efficiency. QRILL Aqua is rich in phospholipid-bound omega-3 fatty acids, the antioxidant astaxanthin, proteins and minerals. Previously, QRILL Aqua was known to promote faster growth in fish and shrimp. As we have learned more about the fundamental functions of krill nutrients, krill is also used in feed to improve stress tolerance, health and quality of both fish and shrimp.
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QRILL Pet
Made of whole dried Antarctic krill, QRILL Pet is a functional ingredient for pet food. Products enriched with QRILL Pet provide a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, marine proteins and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin. QRILL Pet offers a number of benefits for pets, including healthy organs, joints and fur.
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