Krill Oil

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

Study explores FlexPro MD’s synergistic effect on joint pain and function

27-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

FlexPro MD, a multi-ingredient supplement designed to combat inflammation, is well tolerated and effective in reducing joint pain and improving physical function in patients with mild osteoarthritis, according to a recent study.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine

23-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Merce Piñol del Olmo is an industry leader with broad experience in the nutraceutical sector. As the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Norwegian is responsible for the growth strategy in these regions.

Calanus oil matches krill and fish oil for Omega-3 Index boosts: Study

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Calanus oil may be equally as effective at increasing the Omega-3 Index as fish oil and krill oil, says a new study that supports the copepod-derived oil as an alternative marine omega-3 source.

New research: Healthy ageing potential of krill oil

14-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study reveals krill oil can influence many underlying mechanisms that contribute to ageing within nematode worms and human cells.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Cashtyn Lovan, Aker BioMarine

05-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Cashtyn Lovan is the new Regional Marketing Director in Aker BioMarine’s Human Health & Nutrition department. She has over 10 years of marketing experience in the dietary supplement industry, including strategy and brand development, digital marketing,...

Large, long-term Australian study finds krill oil provides knee pain relief

01-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A long term, relatively large study found that krill oil showed a marked improvement of osteoarthritis symptoms over placebo for a middle aged study population.

Aker BioMarine study finds Krill oil benefits for elderly muscle function and size

16-May-2022 By Will Chu

Krill oil supplementation may be helpful for muscle function and size in individuals over the age of 65, conclude researchers from the University of Glasgow.

Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.

Krill oil supplementation can support power training, finds Aker Biomarine study

17-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementing with krill oil can be considered an effective nutritional strategy that works by increasing omega-3 and choline concentrations to support power training.

Pooled results of big trials showing krill oil cuts triglycerides good news for sector, supplier asserts

19-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study that pools earlier data and shows a significant reduction in triglyceride levels will be good news for krill sector as a whole, says principal supplier Aker BioMarine.

Krill oil-based delivery system improves absorption and benefits of ginger extract

21-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The oral availability of ginger extracts may be boosted by using a krill oil-based self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS), says a new study from Japan.

AkerBiomarine to supply esports team with brain sharpening krill oil

02-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

AkerBiomarine is to enter the world of esports, lining up with Norwegian team Heroic in an agreement that sees the Norwegian biotech firm providing krill oil-based omega-3 supplements.

Krill oil may aid in metabolic-health linked complications, AkerBiomarine study finds

13-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.

Subscription model forces Purity Products to focus on quality, efficacy, exec claims

07-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Focusing on products that consumers want for the long haul and providing formulas that provide measurable benefits are what have helped Purity Products succeed long term, according to a company official.

Highest omega-3 levels cut death risk by 13%, research shows

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Want to live longer? Boost your blood levels of omega-3s, a new review of data from trials involving thousands of subjects shows.

Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan

17-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.

Novel marine oil lipid blend may offer exercise recovery benefits: RCT

15-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A novel combination of green-lipped mussel oil and krill oil may protect joints following exercise more than green-lipped mussel oil alone, says a new study from Indiana University.

Aker BioMarine forms new business unit aimed at plastic recycling

15-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has formed a new business unit called AION that is aimed at capturing plastic waste and recycling it into new products such as grocery shopping baskets and food service trays, in what the company calls a ‘circularity...

Aker debuts new ingredient that breaks ground in brain, eye health

24-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has debuted a new ingredient developed from krill oil. The new product, which features EPA and DHA bound to a lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) backbone, is based on cutting edge research and breaks ground in the area of brain and eye health,...

Aker BioMarine’s krill oil operations receive MSC recertification

20-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Aker BioMarine’s krill fishery activities have been re-certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the third consecutive year in an assessment that notes strengths in sustainability and partnerships.

‘A nice start’: Study explores different impact of krill oil and fish oil on the ‘lipidome’

13-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Krill oil and fish oil affect the lipid profile of an individual differently, with a higher EPA levels observed following krill oil supplementation, suggests a new study from Australia.

Aker further upgrades krill fleet with new support vessel

30-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Norwegian krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has announced the launch of yet another new vessel, in this case a supply ship that supports the company’s three harvesting vessels operating in Antarctic waters.

Sept. 24 Omega-3s webinar

Do omega-3s have place in pandemic plan? Tune in on Thursday to find out

22-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are the one of the oldest and best researched of ingredients, but new science is being done all the time. A NutraIngredients-USA webinar this week will look at some of the emerging evidence in immune health, sports nutrition, cognitive benefits...

Sustainability picture remains bright for marine sources of omega-3s

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Smoke-choked skies from wildfires in the western US and a roiling hurricane season put consumers on edge about the state of the natural world. But omega-3s experts say that gloomy scenario shouldn’t cloud the outlook for omega-3s sustainability, which...

Aker Biomarine: 'Krill oil may help maintain muscle function during endurance events'

09-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementing the diet with krill oil may help maintain normal muscle function by preventing lower circulating concentrations of choline observed during endurance events, according to a Norwegian study.

July new product offerings: CBD paws its way into the pet sector, micro-shots for kids and more

30-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

From canine mental health to a new krill oil supplement, NutraIngredients-USA has been monitoring the latest products to hit the market.

Omega-3s linked to protection against brain damage from particulates exposure

20-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A novel finding connecting omega-3 levels to protection from cellular damage in the brain caused by fine particulates that might be inhaled adds a new wrinkle in the story of the benefits of these fatty acids, says one of the paper's authors.

Neptune makes progress on revenue front as company transition continues

15-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Wellness Solutions reported a 21% rise in full year earnings. The Canadian company took in $21.7 million in its most recent fiscal year, compared to $17.9 million for the year previously.

Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage

05-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.

Aker writes new chapter in krill story casting it as choline source

25-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.

Aker deploys drone to improve efficiency, add to ecosystem data collection

21-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.

The Vitamin Shoppe launches sports nutrition brand from John "Jocko" Willink

10-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Jocko Fuel proteins, supplements, and drinks are available in over 690 locations of The Vitamin Shoppe and online.

GOED analysis supports quality levels for majority of US omega-3 supplements

05-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of the 48 most widely sold retail EPA/DHA omega-3 dietary supplements on the US market are of good quality, according to a new analysis by GOED that the trade groups calls “a timely snapshot of product quality in the US”.

Two drug trial failures not good news for omega-3s sector

15-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.

Aker: Krill outlook even brighter than for omega-3s as a whole

02-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Major krill oil supplier AkerBiomarine expects its subset of the omega-3s realm to outperform the sector as a whole in 2020.

GOED: Omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018

10-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

The global omega-3s market grew 2.3% in 2018 from the previous year on a tonnage basis, according to a report released by GOED.

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Aker brings more NGOs into fold to bolster sustainability message

30-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Krill harvester Aker BioMarine has turned up the heat on its sustainability messaging by cooperating with Pew Charitable Trusts, an organization that has long been supportive of a cautious approach to the harvesting of krill in Antarctica.

Neptune offers shares to media company in CBD partnership

08-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Wellness Solutions has entered into an equity partnership with a media company to drive the visibility of its hemp-derived CBD products in the US market.

HI / FI China 2019

Krill in South Korea: Aker Biomarine sets sights on supplements success in new market

17-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Krill oil supplier Aker Biomarine is exploring more Asian markets, with South Korea showing significant sales potential to build on its presence in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

HI / FI China

‘Blue-hat’ certification boost for krill: Aker BioMarine expects China application results soon

27-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Aker BioMarine believes that gaining the ‘blue-hat’ certification will boost krill oil awareness in the Chinese market and has revealed it is expecting its application results soon.

Despite fears of oceanic decline, outlook is positive for supply of marine omega-3 ingredients

20-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Despite ongoing concerns among environmentalists about the health of the world’s oceans, data supports a positive outlook for the continued sustainability of the supply of marine ingredients.

Aker seeks better understanding of krill oil’s potential in lupus research partnership

27-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has entered into a partnership with the Lupus Research Alliance that will potentially help sufferers of the disorder, as well as help Aker better understand the mechanisms of action of krill oil.

Aker finally achieves scale necessary to boost growth of krill category, CEO says

25-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

In a relentless pursuit of 'scale', Aker BioMarine has now become the world's undisputed leader in krill oil supply. The purpose is not mere aggrandizement, but rather, to have the necessary wherewithal to grow the category with science...

Neptune to partner in researching krill oil as CBD carrier, bioavailability enhancer

23-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has concluded a partnership to research krill oil combinations with CBD for wellness products as well as possible medical cannabis applications.

Neptune looks to catch wave in CBD extractions

21-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Neptune could be at the crest of the wave in a new industry — CBD extractions from cannabis — as the company shifts away from bulk krill oil supply and moves more toward finished product solutions.

Aker buys bulk krill oil business from Neptune

08-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

The krill oil market has been transformed with the announcement today that Aker BioMarine has bought the bulk oil supply end of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources for $34 million USD.

Enzymotec launches higher concentrate krill oil that trades on purity message

21-Jun-2017 By Hank Schultz

Enzymotec has expanded on its krill purity message with a new, higher concentrate form of its K-Real ingredient.

Aker shifts to offering services along with supplying krill oil

11-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

The krill sector is rapidly diversifying, and supplier Aker BioMarine is joining that trend by emphasizing the solutions aspect of its services to its customers.

Aker, Neptune reach landmark krill oil licensing agreement

04-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Thirty Years War that reshaped Europe featured myriad twists and turns. The Krill Wars have, too, with the latest being a final, formal burying of the hatchet between the two principal players, Aker BioMarine and Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.