Aker BioMarine returns to Aqua Sur 2024

The Aker BioMarine team will be on-site at Aqua Sur from 19-21 March. Hosted at TMP Logistics Center in Puerto Montt, Chile,...

Krill meal supports better aquaculture outcomes during challenging winter season

In many salmon producing countries, winter is a time of cold-water temperatures and stormy weather. These conditions may...

Why Is Krill Increasingly Relevant On The Market

Fish meal and fish oil have long been staple ingredients in aquafeeds – serving as dependable sources of nutrition for...

The Top 10 Decisions We Made to Ensure QRILL Aqua Sustainability

Sustainability is an increasingly important differentiator in the aquaculture industry, which has put aquafeed and the raw...

Maja Bævre-Jensen: On the Road for More Sustainable Aquaculture

How do you convince experienced fish farmers along the Norwegian coast to experiment with their feedstock? You go and meet...

QRILL Aqua at Aqua Nor 2023: Unveiling krill’s role in fish nutrition

The aquaculture event of the year, Aqua Nor, is right around the corner, on 22-24 August in Trondheim, Norway. With...

Krill meal: a powerful and reliable ally for aquafeed formulations

One of aquaculture’s major concerns is to deliver high-quality products for human consumption. The diet given to farmed fish...

New study: Choline in krill prevents fat accumulation in salmon intestine

Oslo, February 22, 2023: A new study, conducted in collaboration with Professor Åshild Krogdahl and Associate Professor...

QRILL Aqua team to give visitors a “taste” of the krill difference during VIV Asia

Aker BioMarine’s QRILL Aqua team will be at stand #3666 at the global VIV Asia trade show in Bangkok from 8-10 March 2023.

QRILL Aqua in 2022: a year of discovery, engagement, and growth

The QRILL™ Aqua team was in full swing in 2022, sharing new knowledge about krill, engaging with aquaculture customers and...

Science review suggest krill is key to cost-effective shrimp feed

In a new review article from Instituto de Ciências do Mar, Brazil (Labomar) and Aker BioMarine, researchers evaluate the...

QRILL Aqua now approved for import in the Canadian market

Following its FDA approval in June 2022, QRILL™ AQUA continues to make headway in the North American market with its recent...

Sustainability and optimization in focus at the Patagonic RAS Chile

Aker BioMarine, a conference sponsor, shared insights on how Antarctic krill is a sustainable solution for the evolving...

Meet Aker BioMarine at World Aquaculture Singapore 2022

Aker BioMarine is headed to Singapore to attend World Aquaculture Singapore (WAS) from November 29 to December 2. This event...

Krill Improves Larvae Seabream Survival, According to a New Study

According to a new study, by supplementing with seven percent of krill phospholipids in a seabream diet, larvae exhibited...

Aker BioMarine heads to Ecuador for AQUA EXPO 2022

For the first time ever, Aker BioMarine will attend AQUA EXPO 2022, (Guayaquil, Ecuador, from October 17-20) to meet with...

Aker BioMarine grows in Indonesia and strengthens local team

Oslo, Norway, September 21, 2022: Aker BioMarine continues to make headway in Indonesia, a key strategic market for the...

Krill is a sustainable step in the ingredient evolution

The challenge facing the aquaculture feed industry is two-fold. On the one hand, the farmed fish industry is demanding more...

Salmon prefer krill and thrive when it’s in the feed

Salmon eat more feed when served krill Krill is found in all the world’s oceans, making it a natural food choice for fish....

Aker BioMarine strengthens QRILL™ Aqua sales team with new talent

Oslo, September 6, 2022: Aker BioMarine is enhancing its QRILL™ Aqua sales organization after successfully recruiting two...

Aker BioMarine secures FDA approval for QRILL Aqua in the United States

The US salmon farming industry can now benefit from the proven health and nutritional benefits of krill. As of June 10th,...

QRILL Aqua strengthens team with two new executive hires

Oslo, May 24, 2022: Aker BioMarine is adding to its Animal Health and Nutrition Business Unit organizational chart after...

Krill exhibits highest protein and amino acid digestibility in shrimp diets

NEW Study: Researchers at Labomar, the Marine Sciences Institute in NE Brazil, published a new study that tests the...

QRILL Aqua takes the stage at leading aquaculture events in June

From the International Symposium on Fish Nutrition Feeding, AquaVision to the North Atlantic Seafood Forum, Aker BioMarine's...

Krill has high potential for developing sustainable shrimp feed

March 30, 2022: A new study, conducted by India’s Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR) and Aker BioMarine,...

Come meet the QRILL Team at Aquafuture, Spain

Virginie Claeyssens, Director of Sales for QRILL Aqua (EU) discusses the upcoming Aquafuture Conference and what the QRILL...

QRILL Aqua Makes Official Debut in Chile

For the first time, Aker BioMarine was present at the hemisphere's leading aquaculture exhibition held in Puerto Montt,...

AquaSur -Sustainability and Science Updates on Krill to be Unveiled

Learn more from the QRILL™ Aqua team (Booth #B248)

New review article: Krill improves health and performance of salmonids

In a recently released review article from Aker BioMarine, researchers conclude that Antarctic krill products have a...

Krill Fishery rated as one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries

Aker BioMarine’s Antarctic krill fishery was awarded an A-rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) in the...

7 milestones for QRILL Aqua in 2021

It has certainly been a year to remember for QRILL™ Aqua! Here are some of our achievements of 2021.

European fish farmers are secured krill meal for the rest of 2021

Aker BioMarine’s new supply ship has been in Europe for the first time, and offloaded QRILL Aqua meal in Bremen and in...

What Norwegian salmon farmers want to know about krill: Top 5 questions

We asked our Norwegian colleagues to share most typical queries (about QRILL Aqua and Aker BioMarine) they hear from salmon...

What Europe wants to know about krill: The top 5 questions

We often see that our customers and partners have the same questions when it comes to krill and our products. This article...

The top 5 most asked questions about krill in Southeast Asia

We asked the krill experts in our Southeast Asian operations about the most common questions they get. They said that most...

Why we trust the Blue MSC label

One of the cornerstones of sustainability in Aker BioMarine is our Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, which is...

Krill improves growth, feed efficiency and liver health in European Seabass

July 7, 2021, Oslo, Norway: In a new study, now published in Aquaculture, scientists from the Research Group in Aquaculture...

Antarctic krill is a source of sustainable aquaculture feed

According to the report, the main reason why aquaculture incomes are classified as medium green – and sustainable – is that...

Krill AstaOmega Oil enhances growth and survival of post-larval shrimp

While previous studies confirmed the stimulating effects of astaxanthin krill oil on Pacific whiteleg shrimp juveniles,...

Four signs that our sustainability strategy is yielding results

As Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen said, “It makes no sense to take something out of the ocean to improve our health, if...

Krill phospholipids helps high survival and growth of marine fish

Phospholipids are natural, integral parts of cells. They are sometimes referred to as the “molecule of life”, due to their...

The Answer to Our Future Food Security Lies in the Sea

The world’s population is growing, which means we’re going to need more food. In fact, the World Resource Institute says...

Astaxanthin Krill Oil Serves as Stand-Out Ingredient for Developing Shrimp

Astaxanthin krill oil is a healthy and sustainable dietary supplement, appealing to shrimp farmers who seek a healthy stock...

New study confirms growth effect of astaxanthin krill oil on shrimp

Shrimp farmers seek growth and feed efficiency for their crops, but this can be challenging when water salinity...

New study: Krill meal improves salmon health and fillet quality

The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Nofima), in collaboration with Aker BioMarine, recently released...

Krill for 4 Legged Athletes as Well as Fish and Shrimp

Aker BioMarine is dedicated to science, researching the effects of krill on humans, pets, farmed fish and shrimp. Across...

Krill in olive flounder diets enhances growth and disease resistance

Researchers from Jeju National University’s Department of Marine Life Sciences recently published their findings on the...

Krill Enhances Growth of Pacific White Shrimp, According to New Research

Krill is an important source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and feed attractants which makes it a great ingredient in feeds...

The Story of a True Fisherman

Aker BioMarine is harvesting krill in the wilderness of Antarctica. Here fishermen are operating in tough conditions while...

Thomas Wærner The New Iditarod Champion 2020

Thomas Wærner and his dog team win the legendary Iditarod race 2020. After competing for over 9 days with 57 professional...

AquaCulture America 2020

February 9th to 12th, Aquaculture America, opens its doors to welcome all who wants to gain insights of aquaculture. This...

10 Reasons Why Krill Meal Is a Must for Your Salmon Feed

QRILL Aqua is made from whole Antarctic krill, which contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in phospholipid form. High...

7 Reasons to Include Krill in Shrimp Feed

Continued growth of shrimp farming and a change from low-intensity, small-scale to high-intensity, commercial farming has...

Krill Fishery Receives an ‘A’ Rating For the Fifth Year in a Row

For the fifth year in a row, Aker BioMarine has received an ‘A’ rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP),...

New large-scale Antarctic krill survey confirms healthy krill biomass

New international research surveying the krill biomass around the Antarctic Peninsula finds more krill than was found in the...

5 Reasons Why Krill Is Such a Popular Ingredient in Fish Feed

Productive fish farming depends on healthy fish. A healthy and robust fish with a strong immune system resists disease...

QRILL Aqua – the Ingredient

In Aker BioMarine we strive to make sure that our ingredients are of the finest quality available. We openly share our...

Will You Attend Aquaculture Europe?

October 7th to 10th, Aquaculture Europe , opens its doors for 3 full days in Berlin. This year the conference will focus on...

New study: krill is most effective for growth of whiteleg shrimp

With the shrimp farming industry increasingly moving towards low fishmeal content feeds, practical feed formulations depend...

Look Out for Lipids

Adding an ingredient to feed formulations which contains omega-3s may seem like a simple recipe for success. But it really...

Our Vessel Operations

Operating in one of the worlds toughest conditions requires state of the art vessels and a highly dedicated crew. Surrounded...

Let’s Meet in Chennai, India at APA 2019

In a couple of weeks, the event, Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2019 (APA19) will open its doors in Chennai, India. Aker...

Krill, a Natural and Functional Feed Attractant in Shrimp Feed

Did you know that shrimp prefer the taste of Antarctic krill over other feed attractants? We have conducted several studies...

Our 5 Most Read Blog Posts About Krill

You might know what krill is and why you should include krill in your feed. But do you know how we are making QRILL Aqua or...

Five Fun Facts about Krill

You may have heard of krill and you might even know about the studies that show how it benefits farmed fish and shrimp when...

Simon Seward Aker BioMarine's new QRILL Aqua VP Sales Asia

Working for the past six years for Norwegian human nutrition group Sana Pharma in a variety of management roles, Simon...

Introducing a Sustainable Marine Ingredient in Aquaculture

An ever-growing world population is continuously putting pressure on global food systems. For the aquaculture sector, this...

QRILL Aqua Reduces Costly Ingredients in Shrimp Diets

Sustainable and effective ingredients are key in aquaculture today. Challenges are that feed raw materials can fluctuate in...

Krill Performance for All

Sports performance is exactly what it sounds like. It is training designed specifically to improve an individual’s...

The world's first professional long distance sled dog team

Focusing on race-winning performance, along with making a positive contribution to a unique and challenging endurance sport,...

Triathletes and Salmon Are More Related Than What We Think. Why?

Having krill in the diet improves performance across species. This lead to an unusual, but exciting visit of the Norwegian...

How to Beat the Shrimp Blues With Krill

Numerous consumer studies, and surveys of processors and importers, including two separate independent reports on US and UK...

Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund announces funding for more science

AWR announces winners of the 2018 research projects and opens a call for proposals for 2019.

New Study Shows Potential Future of Aquaculture Feed

With both fish meal and fish oil suffering from price issues, along with concerns over sustainability, the search for...

Combining Norwegian and Chinese technology when building support vessel

- This is the beginning of a unique collaboration bringing together innovative technologies and high-tech competencies from...

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...

The Diet of Farmed Fish Equals thir Health and End Quality

What farmed fish are fed naturally corresponds with their health, robustness, and end quality. Antarctic krill (Euphausia...

When End Customer Experience Matters

All fish farmers wish to ensure high quality products. This is not only of great value for private customers, but also the...

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...

Harvesting Krill for QRILL Aqua

All QRILL Aqua products origin from the pristine waters of the Antarctic. We treat the wildlife with respect, and make sure...

Do You Want to Do Studies on Krill?

Aker BioMarine would like to support academic institutions and companies who want to conduct quality investigations of krill...

How Astaxanthin Functions in Different Shrimp Growth Stages

Due to its characteristic advantages, astaxanthin krill oil inclusion into shrimp feed shows promise to improve growth...

How Will the Growth in Fish Consumption Impact the Breeding of Fish?

With the worldwide consumption of fish continuing to grow, driven by ever increasing demand in developing countries,...

Krill as feed attractant and shrimp and fish growth accelerator

Key Points Krill is a shrimp-like swarming pelagic crustacean, which is used as a feed additive in diet formulations, mainly...

Do You Know What QRILL Aqua Is?

In Aker BioMarine, we strive to make our ingredients the finest quality available - providing products for our partners that...

Boosting health effects for salmon and athletes

The future is looking bright for aquaculture going forward. With our health and the health of the planet in mind, salmon is...

4 reasons why the salmon market will experience a significant growth

One of nature’s best sources of protein and an unrivalled farm product that leaves a minimal environmental impact, the...

Study Looks to Improve Performance of the World’s Toughest Triathletes

Aker BioMarine, Pure Science Triathlon team and Norseman have pioneered a study that examines the effects of krill oil...

The value of a great partnership

In Aker BioMarine, we believe in building a stronger relationship with our partners. Instead of short-term business...

EAT and Aker BioMarine to promote sustainable aquaculture in Asia-Pacific

We always try to think outside the box, when showing gratitude towards our partners. This year, instead of sending the usual...

Sustainable solutions is an industry preference

High on the 2018 agenda, is planning for a sustainable future. We discuss solutions on waste, plastic in oceans and the need...

Why omega-3 fatty acids are essential to fish

Essential fatty acids are nutritional cornerstones of fish health.

QRILL Aqua - a high quality ingredient for fish and shrimp feed

Continued growth of aquaculture and the change from small-scale to high intensity, industrial farming has increased the need...

How we use sustainability as a winning strategy

We have incorporated UNs sustainability goals as a central part of our strategy. Read this interview with Anne Ågård...

How to use Astaxanthin Krill Oil in Shrimp Diets

Astaxanthin krill oil from Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS is produced from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). It is an...

Safeguarding Fish Health with Krill

It’s simple. For any fishery to continue fishing, it is important not to overfish the very source they depend on. With the...

Omega-3 vs Omega-6 - do fish need both?

As with humans, a strong immune system is vital for fish to maintain good health. When the immune system is weakened, the...

Aker BioMarine Supports Antarctic Ecosystem Research with USD 1 Million

Today, at Our Ocean conference in Malta, Aker BioMarine announced its commitment to support the Antarctic Wildlife Research...

Norway's most innovative business

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

Krill - a sustainable marine ingredient for aquafeeds

The roots of the global krill fishery Did you know that krill have the biggest biomass of any animal species on earth –...

Aker BioMarine Releases 2016 Annual Report

Aker BioMarine Releases 2016 Annual Report - AkerBioMarine. According to its latest Annual report, Aker BioMarine generated...

Aker BioMarine Named Norway’s Most Innovative Business

June 14, 2017, Oslo – Aker BioMarine, a biotech innovator and Antarctic krill harvesting company dedicated to improving...