About us

Aker QRILL Company (spun out of Aker BioMarine) is an Antarctic krill-harvesting company dedicated to improving health across species. We develop krill-based ingredients for nutraceutical, aquaculture, and animal feed applications, backed by rigorous science and research into krill’s benefits. Sustainability is at the core of our operations, rooted in world-class standards.

 

Our core priorities are ensuring the well-being of the krill biomass and contributing to a thriving Antarctic ecosystem. Before we even started fishing for krill, we ensured that sustainability was a priority every step of the way, from developing eco-friendly technology and endorsing sustainable fishing practices to facilitating research on the Antarctic ecosystem. To us, it makes no sense to remove something from the ocean to improve health if it simultaneously compromises the health of the ocean.


Our business spans the entire value chain – from sustainable harvesting in pristine Antarctic waters to our logistics hub in Montevideo, ensuring a fully transparent process that brings products to customers worldwide. 

 

  

Our QRILL products to the aqua industry is highly functional and enhances our partners’ feeds. Onboard our custom-built vessels, krill meal are immediately produced after the krill has been brought onboard. This method ensures optimal product quality. Read more about QRILL Aqua products here.

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Read more about krill, sustainability and company information in selected articles below 

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The story of a true fisherman
Aker BioMarine is harvesting krill in the wilderness of Antarctica. Here fishermen are operating in tough conditions while experiencing beautiful nature and fishery offered by the sea. Former captain, Frank Grebstad, takes a look back at his time on our vessels, Saga Sea and Antarctic Sea. 

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Antarctic krill - A sustainable protein source for fish and shrimp
Krill is an important source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and feed attractants which makes it a great ingredient in feeds for fish and shrimp. 

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How we're making QRILL Aqua
All QRILL Aqua products origin from the pristine waters of Antarctica. Krill is harvested with our ECO-Harvesting technology that protects the environment from by-catch, and is processed on-board our vessels to ensure that our customers benefit from fresh and high-quality ingredients.