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.
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.
Aker BioMarine and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) are to team up to look into the modified form of two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, with a view to improve its delivery to the eyes and brain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Claiming to be a category leader can be expensive. Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen said his company accepted that challenge when it produced a pricey video highlighting the importance of testing omega-3 levels in consumers.
A ruling by the US Patent and Trademark Office has reignited the krill wars, with Norwegian company Rimfrost AS claiming the ruling could invalidate all of the claims relating to two patents held by rival Aker BioMarine AS.
Aker BioMarine has pulled the plug on its patent infringement suit that was being pursued before the International Trade Commission. But the company is still suing a Norwegian competitor and an American distribution partner in district court.
Norwegian krill player Aker BioMarine has commissioned a new environmentally-friendly krill fishing vessel, at a cost of around €112.6 million (NOK 1 billion).
Krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has won an important patent victory as a Chinese competitor has agreed to permanently withdraw its krill oil products from the US market.
Lots of new hires and promotions recently, with notable appointments at Aker Biomarine, Beneo, Kyowa Hakko, BI Nutraceuticals, Lallemand, and InstantGMP.
Lots of new hires and promotions recenty, with notable appointments at Nutri-Force Nutrition, Aker BioMarine, NattoPharma, PLT Health Solutions, IRI, Unigen and NAXA.
Matts Johansen has been appointed CEO of krill major Aker BioMarine with a mandate to “to continue to develop one of Norway's most exciting biotechnology companies into a solid and predictable company”.
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest single harvester of krill, says a renewed Marine Stewardship Council certification of its Antarctic fishery should finally put sustainability concerns about its operations to rest.
Aker BioMarine and its extraction partner Naturex have finalized a deal to build a new krill oil production facility in Texas to augment existing product capacity in Valencia, Spain. The new facility is Aker’s first in North America, currently its most...
Daily consumption of krill oil may boost learning and working memory in lab animals, and display antidepressant-like effects, according to a new study from Aker BioMarine.
In another busy day in the ongoing struggle among krill oil suppliers over IP protection, a trade complaint was filed, this time with the International Trade Commission, and the re-examination of a patent passed a procedural benchmark that one company...
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources said it will be granted a new US patent for its krill oil and has announced a management reorganization pertaining to the company’s continued efforts to recover from a fire that destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Krill specialist Aker BioMarine is looking at expanding production after its Q2 results showed operating revenue growth of 23% from NOK87m (€11.91m) in Q2 2011, to NOK107m (€14.65m) in Q2 2012.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources says the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed a continuation patent application that strengthens claims in its recently-awarded US patent #8,030,348.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a request from Aker BioMarine to re-examine another US patent recently awarded to its arch rival Neptune Technologies & Bioressources.
NutraIngredients-USA presents a photo gallery round up of movements in the nutra sector, including changes at Aker Biomarine, Cyvex, and BI Nutraceuticals.
Krill supplier Aker BioMarine has undertaken to deliver up to 300 metric tons of krill oil per year to Schiff Nutrition, as the companies expand their supply agreement through 2016.
Renewed scrutiny of the sustainability of krill harvesting off Antartica is likely following a new study linking falling penguin numbers to declining krill populations.
Daily supplements of krill oil may reduce cholesterol levels by 33 percent, and improve liver triglyceride levels, with results superior to fish oil, according to data from a rat study.
Krill player Aker Biomarine will donate the use of its trawler the Saga Sea for use in an acoustic survey near the South Orkney Islands off the north-eastern tip of Antarctica, as the company continues its efforts with WWF-Norway.
Omega-3-rich krill oil may combat metabolic symptoms including raised fat levels in the heart and liver in obese individuals, says a new study partly supported by Aker Biomarine.
In a reverse of what we see in nature - krill gobbling up fish - Trygg Pharma has entered into an agreement to purchase Epax Holding AS from Austevoll Seafood.
Florida-based Valensa International has teamed up with Norwegian firm Aker Biomarine to use Aker’s Superba krill oil in condition-specific dietary supplement formulas targeting joint health and eye health.
The krill category and the science backing it are still emerging, but there are many who believe krill extracts have the potential to 'go big' in the healthy foods arena. Very big.
Omega-3s sourced from krill are more effective than fish oil in combating some metabolic symptoms including raised fat levels in the heart and liver in obese individuals, according to Italian researchers.
Biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is launching a 100 per cent
pure krill oil ingredient for dietary supplements, to help meet
growing demand predicted for the ingredient.
