QRILL Aqua heads to NASF to discuss sustainability in aquaculture

Aker QRILL Company is proud be a sponsor of this year’s North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF), in Bergen, Norway, from March 4-6, where we’ll showcase our commitment to sustainability, quality, and innovation in aquaculture. Through insightful presentations and discussions with industry leaders, we’re ready to engage with our peers on how sustainable nutrition is shaping the future of aquaculture.

 

With a packed agenda spanning key topics from sustainable feed innovation to trust-building in responsible harvesting, our team will engage in key conversations for our industry.

Here’s a look at what’s on our agenda:

QRILL Aqua

 

March 4:

Sustainable nutrition & exclusive evening event

We kick off NASF with a presentation from Sigve Nordrum, CCO at Aker QRILL Company, during the Aqua Industry News session, followed by an event later in the evening for industry:

 

📌 Working with Nature: Sustainable Nutrition and Healthier Aquaculture with QRILL Aqua

🕕12.00-14.00 (Aqua Industry News session)

 

Krill-based nutrition is unlocking new opportunities for aquaculture, helping farmers produce healthier fish with improved welfare while maintaining sustainability. Sigve Nordrum will explore how working with nature, and not against it, is key to future-proofing aquaculture.

“Krill is a powerful tool for producing high-quality, sustainable seafood. At Aker QRILL Company, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, ensuring aquaculture can meet both environmental and consumer demands.” says Sigve.

 

📌 Aker QRILL Company event: Quality and Sustainability – Bold Choices Giving Extraordinary Results

🕕 18:00 | Exclusive event with guest speakers & sushi and drinks
📍 Location: Dreggen 7, Radisson Blu Bergen

 

Join us for an exclusive evening of inspiring discussions, drinks, and premium Kvarøy salmon sushi, prepared by renowned chef Jonathan Romano. Our expert speakers will share how bold strategic choices have driven sustainability and quality advancements in aquaculture:

  • Alf-Gøran Knutsen, General Manager at Kvarøy, on how investing in sustainable feed—including QRILL-based nutrition—has enabled Kvarøy to produce high-quality salmon for Whole Foods, meeting some of the highest seafood standards globally.

  • Vidar Gundersen, Global Sustainability Director at BioMar, on the decade-long collaboration behind Blue Feed, a patented, sustainable feed model that has transformed fish health and nutrition.

  • Maja Bævre-Jensen, Business Development Director at Aker QRILL Company will give a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions shaping sustainable krill harvesting and its impact on aquaculture.

 

This closed event requires pre-registration. Sign up by February 28 by emailing: maja.bevre-jensen@qrill.com.

 

 

March 5: Sustainability Summit – trust in responsible harvesting

Sustainability and consumer trust will be in the spotlight as Ragnhild Dragøy, Research and Development Director at Aker QRILL Company, takes the stage for a panel discussion alongside Thai Union and Sainsbury’s:

 

📌 Dare to Do the Right Thing

🕕10.30-12.30 (Sustainability summit)

 

This panel will explore how Aker QRILL Company has transformed initial skepticism about Antarctic krill harvesting into industry and consumer trust through transparency and responsible practices.

March 6: Seafood Investor Seminar

📌 Company Presentation by Webjørn Barstad, CEO, Aker QRILL Company

🕕12.20-12.35

For those looking at the future of sustainable seafood investment, CEO Webjørn Barstad will present Aker QRILL Company’s vision, growth strategy, and commitment to sustainability as the foundation for long-term value creation.

 

Connect with Our Team at NASF

We will have a strong presence at NASF, with experts from both our Norway and Chile teams available for meetings and discussions. Look out for Maja Bævre-Jensen, Valentina Tapia, Marcelo Oyarzun, and others who are working to shape the future of sustainable aquaculture.

 

Want to meet us at NASF? Reach out to book a meeting or join us at one of our events!