About us
We are a krill harvesting company, on a mission on providing sustainable, premium proteins and nutrition to the world.
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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.
The company develops krill-based ingredients for aquaculture (QRILL™ Aqua), animal feed applications (QRILL™ Pet), and nutraceutical human health products.
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 mission
Aker QRILL Company exists to sustainably harness the power of krill to meet the world's growing demand for healthy, renewable nutrition. At a time when global resources are under strain, our responsibly managed krill fishery provides essential proteins and omega-3s — vital nutrients for animal and human health. The United Nations and other global authorities have highlighted the urgent challenge to produce more "blue foods" from the ocean. We will happily take on this challenge.
We believe that sustainably sourced marine resources like krill are key to addressing the future of food and nutrition. Aker QRILL Company is here to meet this challenge, responsibly delivering a valuable source of nutrition from the ocean to the world while safeguarding it for generations to come.
We are science driven
Science is at the heart of everything we do. With nearly 200 published studies on krill, we're continually discovering how to unlock its full potential - from enhancing aquaculture feeds to improving pet nutrition. Our research drives every innovation, ensuring krill is used to its best advantage.
Our history
Aker QRILL Company was a part of Aker BioMarine until September 2024. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve introduced sustainable, health-promoting krill as a premium marine ingredient to the world.
We are dedicated to developing and documenting the benefits of krill in both fish and animal feeds. We have combined Norwegian expertise in the fishing industry with advanced capabilities in biotechnology, catch technology, the global market, and marketing.
Through extensive innovation and research partnerships, Aker QRILL Company contributes to skills development and value creation across the industry. Our Eco-harvesting technology and research on krill’s impact on fish health are just a few examples. Innovation is at the core of our company – from pioneering harvesting and production technology to product development and commercialization.
In September 2024, our company was spun out of Aker BioMarine, beginning a new chapter with American Industrial Partners and Aker Capital as our owners. Under our new ownership structure, we aim to drive growth and lead the industry with the highest sustainability standards.
