NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES

Global biotech innovator Aker BioMarine is today launching LYSOVETA™, a new delivery platform based on LPC-bound EPA and DHA from krill. This is a significant breakthrough that will open up new opportunities and new large markets within the brain, eye and other important health areas.

While previous studies confirmed the stimulating effects of astaxanthin krill oil on Pacific whiteleg shrimp juveniles, little is known about its effect on shrimp in the post-larval stage. A new study from Instituto de Ciências do Mar, Brazil (Labomar) and Aker BioMarine aimed to remedy this knowledge gap, analyzing how astaxanthin krill oil impacts the shrimp during this intermediary growth stage.

Aker BioMarine has a strong commitment and ambitions in the Chinese market. Aker BioMarine attends the CIIE (China International Import Export) expo in Shanghai from 5-10 November, which serves as a platform for expanding the company’s business in China.

Aker BioMarine, currently trading on Merkur Market, appoints Martin Stenshall as the company’s Head of Investor Relations.

For the sixth year in a row, the Antarctic krill fishery is awarded with an A rating as the only reduction fishery in very good condition. This rating comes from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), an independent non-profit organization that evaluates the sustainability of global fisheries. 

AWR is launching its 7th call for proposal and presents the three new research projects that have received grants in 2020 with a total investment of USD 187,000. With this funding AWR has surpassed the milestone of USD 1 million devoted to Antarctic science projects since the launch of the organization in 2015.  

Aker BioMarine receives its third consecutive certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its sustainable Antarctic krill fishery following an independent assessment. The company was initially certified in 2010, being the first krill company ever to carry the MSC label.

Aker BioMarine continues to invest in India by establishing a new distribution hub in Chennai, to keep the region well-stocked with its QRILL Aqua products.

Aker BioMarine celebrates the launch of its new, state-of-the-art support vessel at the ceremony at CIMC Raffles’ Yantai yard, as the vessel is ready for commissioning and final outfitting, just in time for the 2021 krill harvesting season.

Choline is an essential nutrient that has been implicated in athletic performance due to its role in maintaining normal muscle function. Levels of circulating free choline may decrease during high-intensity exercise, yet few nutritional strategies to counteract this potentially performance-depleting loss in choline have been investigated outside the laboratory.

There’s no dispute that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are beneficial to canine diets, but the source of the omega-3s can impact absorption in the body. In a new study from Aker BioMarine, a team of scientists sought to uncover the dietary effects of omega-3s delivered by Antarctic krill meal versus fish oil.

Aker ASA and Aker Capital AS (jointly “Aker”) announces that its subsidiary Aker BioMarine AS ("Aker BioMarine" or the “Company”), has engaged Arctic Securities AS, DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.) (Oslo branch), (the “Joint Bookrunners”), to assist the Company in a contemplated private placement (the “Private Placement”) of new shares in the Company followed by a listing of its shares on Merkur Market (the “Listing”).

Shrimp farmers seek growth and feed efficiency for their crops, but this can be challenging when water salinity concentration in commercial ponds is high.

The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Nofima), in collaboration with Aker BioMarine, recently released a study looking into the health and fillet quality of Atlantic salmon after a period of dietary krill supplementation.

Do you want to showcase your skills and gain insight into Aker companies for the opportunity to become a summer intern in 2018? 

Aker BioMarine and Neptune announce closing of $US34 million transaction to accelerate business and industry development.

We have been awarded the prize as Norway’s most innovative company by Innovasjonsmagasinet.

Aker BioMarine generated revenues of USD 117 million, equivalent to 11 percent growth compared to 2015.

Join us for a special anniversary celebration at Vitafoods 2017!

 U.S. lawsuit against Olympic Holding, Rimfrost, Emerald Fisheries and their partners Avoca and Bioriginal discontinued.

Aker BioMarine discusses SDGs at Sustainable Brands Copenhagen.

Learn more about the newly launched Omega-3 Index Project at Engredea/Natural Products Expo West

Aker BioMarine has commissioned a new environmentally-friendly krill harvesting vessel for NOK 1 billion. The vessel will be constructed in Norway by VARD.

Luhua Biomarine and its U.S. distributor Infiniti Nutraceuticals agree to withdraw Luhua’s krill oil products from the U.S. market.

Quick and easy Omega-3 Test offers an early warning for heightened risk of heart disease.

Historic progress in the conservation of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean at this year’s CCAMLR meeting.

Aker BioMarine is excited to introduce Superba Boost, a new krill oil concentrate that is commercially available for the US market.

The two parties recognize the patents’ strength and ending all litigation.

A research study with Infantry Officers will test the effects of krill oil concentrate on resiliency and performance.

For the second year in a row, Aker BioMarine is the only reduction fishery reported in “very good condition”.

We will exhibit at SuperZoo 2016 in Las Vegas, USA.

Innovation and commitment to sustainability are driving forces behind the company’s success and market growth.

We will exhibit at Interzoo 2016 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Our first krill oil concentrate product features higher phospholipid content and omega-3s and qualifies for 4 EU-authorized health claims.

We will host a product launch event and participate in several speaking opportunities.

Solid 20% year-on-year volume growth in Qrill™ Aqua, our krill meal used in feeds for shrimp, marine fish and salmonids.

Aker BioMarine has hired two new employees at its company headquarters in Norway.

Unveiling of Flexitech™ at the Natural Products Expo West-Engredea show in Anaheim, CA.

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Superba Krill oil receives product approval from Food Safety Standards Authorities of India (FSSAI).

 We have formally entered a comment period for the renewal of our Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.