Aker BioMarine Joins GOED to Promote Krill Oil

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are well documented, and AKBM looks forward to working with GOED and its members to further support the unique properties of krill as a source of omega-3. With positive documented effects, the omega-3 segment should expect continued growth.

24 Nov 2010 --- Krill Oil is an important source of EPA & DHA for consumers worldwide Aker BioMarine AS (AKBM) is announcing its membership in the leading omega-3 education initiative GOED. Krill Oil supplements have gained significant momentum and acceptance over the past three years and Aker BioMarine, a primary harvester and producer of sustainable krill biotechnologies, is delighted to participate in and support GOED's efforts to promote the unique health benefits of krill EPA/DHA.

According to GOED Executive Director Adam Ismail, "GOED is pleased that AKBM one of the leading krill-oil manufacturers has joined our organization. We appreciate that AKBM will work inside GOED to contribute to the responsible growth and development of krill products with defined and transparent criteria and specifications that help enable consumer trust. Krill oil is a growing and important source of EPA and DHA for consumers worldwide, so proactive quality initiatives driven by companies like AKBM and other krill manufacturers will be important."

"Since its inception, Aker BioMarine has proactively adopted the highest standards in environmentally sustainable management of krill resources to ensure that we maintain the health of our ecosystem and krill populations," says Aker BioMarine CEO Hallvard Muri. "Furthermore, we are actively supporting human research to substantiate the benefits of krill supplements and to expand the body of evidence behind the different sources of omega-3 fatty acids."

GOED, is made up of 90 businesses that comply with GOED's monograph standard, and adhere to a code of ethics in their marketing practices. These members include Martek Biosciences, Ocean Nutrition Canada, EPAX and Nordic Naturals, among others.

According to GOED, "Our members stand apart from the industry because by joining our organization they make a commitment to adhere to the strict quality standards in the GOED Voluntary Monograph and our Code of Ethics and Business Practices. Our member companies literally sign affidavits attesting to this commitment before joining."

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are well documented, and AKBM looks forward to working with GOED and its members to further support the unique properties of krill as a source of omega-3. With positive documented effects, the omega-3 segment should expect continued growth.

Aker BioMarine is the only krill ingredient marketer that is completely vertically integrated in its supply, providing traceability from its vessel harvesting krill in the pristine Antarctic Ocean through the proprietary manufacture of its quality ingredients. Aker BioMarine thus provides the highest harvesting and manufacturing controls from the sea to shelf. As a result, only Superba Krill Oil has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.