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QRILL Aqua is proud to announce its continued growth as part of the newly launched Aker QRILL Company, a global standalone entity spun out of Aker BioMarine. For partners and customers, this transition signifies our steadfast commitment to delivering premium krill products tailored for the aquaculture industry, now supported by new ownership from American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital.
The QRILL Aqua team is excited to build on our strong foundation of sustainable innovation and expertise from Aker BioMarine, ensuring that the high-quality marine ingredients our customers rely on remain consistent. Transitioning to Aker QRILL Company is not just a name change for us – it’s a move that enhances our focus on and dedication to our customers, the aquaculture industry, and environmental responsibility.
"While our name may be new, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering," said Webjørn Barstad, CEO of Aker QRILL Company. "We're building upon years of expertise and innovation developed as part of Aker BioMarine, and we're excited to now chart our own course in delivering sustainable, superior krill ingredients with the highest quality standards."
Aker QRILL Company's mission is clear: to sustainably harvest Antarctic krill and deliver premium marine ingredients that enhance animals' health, growth, and welfare worldwide. This mission is underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability, rooted in world-class standards, and backed by rigorous science and research into the benefits of krill. The company's operations span the entire value chain, from harvesting in the pristine waters of Antarctica via its logistics hub in Montevideo to customers worldwide, ensuring full transparency and traceability of its products. This end-to-end control allows Aker QRILL Company to maintain the highest quality standards while meeting the growing global demand for sustainable marine ingredients.
Since our start in 2006, Aker QRILL Company has been at the forefront of introducing krill as a premium marine ingredient to the world. The company has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, from developing Eco-harvesting technology to conducting extensive research on krill's impact across species, most recently evidenced by the world’s most innovative company award.
As Aker QRILL Company steps into this new era, it remains dedicated to driving growth, leading the industry with the highest sustainability standards, and continuing its legacy of innovation and quality.
About Aker QRILL Company
Aker QRILL Company 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 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.