September 2026: Aker QRILL Company, the world’s leading producer and supplier of krill ingredients with unique nutritional properties, has announced its membership in the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), the leading alliance of producers and companies committed to the sustainable and responsible development of Ecuador’s shrimp industry.
Aker QRILL Company’s membership in SSP reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the shrimp value chain. Through this membership, the company aims to strengthen its presence in Ecuador and actively contribute to the continued development of a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable shrimp industry.
As a supplier of innovative marine ingredients for aquaculture nutrition, Aker QRILL Company shares SSP’s vision to promote responsible practices that enhance the industry's competitiveness and create value for producers, consumers, and local communities.
"We are pleased to enter this partnership with Sustainable Shrimp Partnership. While we have previously collaborated on various initiatives and have closely followed SSP's significant efforts to strengthen Ecuador’s shrimp industry, we are now excited to formally join this initiative and play a more active role within SSP and the broader industry” said Kenneth Fredriksen, Chief Commercial Officer of Aker QRILL Company.
As part of this new stage of collaboration, Aker QRILL Company will participate in the technical, educational, and promotional activities led by SSP, thereby contributing to knowledge exchange and the advancement of best practices across Ecuador’s shrimp industry.
Pamela Nath, Director of SSP, added: “We are delighted to welcome Aker QRILL Company to SSP. Their expertise in marine ingredients will bring new ideas and knowledge that will enrich the discussions we foster with our members, helping us continue to identify opportunities to strengthen the sustainability of shrimp aquaculture.”
About Aker QRILL Company
Aker QRILL Company is a global leader in developing innovative nutritional ingredients from Antarctic krill. Through its QRILL portfolio, the company delivers science-backed, sustainable aquaculture solutions to improve production performance, animal health, and farming efficiency.
About Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP)
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) is a group of leading companies committed to transforming the future of shrimp aquaculture. Pioneers in Ecuador, SSP members are dedicated to producing and promoting the highest-quality shrimp, raised according to the highest social and environmental standards through greater collaboration and transparency.
