Lysaker, Norway—Aker BioMarine has launched “ambitious” sustainability goals for 2030, according to a press release. “We consider ourselves pioneers at Aker BioMarine, which for us means that we want to lead our industry in a more sustainable direction,” said Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, in the press release. “As...
Aker BioMarine has entered into a research collaboration with Université de Sherbrooke Department of Medicine, to investigate if a certain type of omega-3 is effective in preventing cognitive decline linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, a press release explains, the research will be focused on EPA and DHA bound to lysophosphatidylcholine...
Aker BioMarine has expanded its ingredient portfolio with the launch of INVI, a hydrolyzed protein isolate that the company says has a well-balanced amino acid profile, as well as minerals including calcium and magnesium. INVI can be incorporated into powder and ready-to-drink beverages, as well as broader food and beverage...
Aker Biomarine has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago to obtain all intellectual property (IP) relating to the lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) form of EPA and DPA, according to a press release. In November, Aker launched Lysoveta, a delivery platform based on LPC-bound EPA and DHA...
Oslo, Norway—Aker Biomarine's take on waste: “There is no waste, only resources astray." That's the word from Aker CEO Matts Johansen, who recently announced the launch of AION, a certified B Corp offering products and services to businesses aiming to recycle waste and re-use materials with a goal of being...
Oslo, Norway—Aker BioMarine announced a new pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine-bound EPA and DHA (LPC-EPA/DHA) from krill. The company points to research in the journal Nature that identified LPC as a primary carrier molecule of DHA across the blood-brain barrier. According a press release from Aker, this uptake...
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced Gilliam Phipps as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps will oversee Sprouts’ marketing, advertising, customer engagement and private label teams and will report directly to CEO Jack Sinclair. With over twenty years of experience, Phipps served as Vice President of Branding, Marketing at The...
Although the body produces a small amount of choline on its own, we need to obtain the rest from our diets in order to help us meet optimal levels and maintain good health. While new diet fads and lifestyle choices might lead us to less choline intake, luckily there are...
Antarctica—Aker BioMarine is launching an unmanned solar-powered ocean data drone (Sailbuoy) as part of its operations in the Antarctic to advance a new data-driven era of sustainable fishery and fishery management, according to a press release. The two-meter-long data drone collects, processes, and transmits density and distribution data from wherever...
Trust Transparency Center announced that Len Monheit has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Previously serving as the organization's Managing Partner, Monheit led the formation of Trust Transparency's single ingredient trade stewardship programs in the curcumin, prebiotic and coconut categories globally and developed TTC's consulting practice. The Board of Directors...
