As Aker BioMarine celebrates its 20th anniversary, Superba Krill® oil exemplifies the company’s pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation, science and sustainability. Over the last two decades, Superba has set a global benchmark for the nutraceutical industry, serving as the flagship ingredient where Aker BioMarine’s journey began and grew into the world’s leading krill oil brand today.
From the Beginning, A Sustainability-First Approach
The 20-year journey began with a single vessel and a small, determined team, venturing into the remote and unforgiving waters of Antarctica, an environment where few others had ever operated. Guided by a deep belief in the potential of krill to create positive global impact, the company embraced challenges to unlock solutions in nutrition that would forever change the industry.
From the very beginning, Aker BioMarine committed to doing things differently by investing in advanced technologies like its Eco-Harvesting platform to better understand and protect the delicate krill biomass while minimizing environmental footprint. This pioneering spirit, combined with a strong dedication to responsible practices, has shaped a sustainability-first approach that has been at the core of the company’s mission since day one.
Innovation throughout the Years
The evolution of Superba is a clear example of how to transform an entire category. When the first generation of Superba was launched in 2009, it set the benchmark for high-quality, phospholipid-based omega-3 ingredients and effectively created a new premium segment within the market.
This early innovation established both credibility and demand, laying the groundwork for future advancements. In 2014, the opening of the Houston manufacturing facility marked a major operational milestone, serving as a central hub for innovation, quality control, and scalable production.
Building on this foundation, the company introduced its Flexitech platform in 2016, a breakthrough technology enabling gentle extraction and precise nutrient concentration while improving purity, taste, and stability. This advancement paved the way for Superba 2, which offered enhanced formulation flexibility and improved sensory performance.
As the industry evolved, so did the need for even higher phospholipid levels to support better concentration and efficacy. Responding to this demand, Superba Boost was developed as the next generation, an up concentrated krill oil delivering higher levels of phospholipid-bound omega-3s.
Grounded in Science, Trusted World-Wide
Superba Krill Oil is firmly grounded in rigorous scientific research, supported by strong documentation, and recognized through global regulatory acceptance. This unwavering commitment to science has established it as a trusted, science-based marine ingredient worldwide.
As a result, it has attracted significant academic interest over the past decade, leading to collaborations with leading institutions and contributions to peer-reviewed publications. Today, Superba is backed by 50+ clinical studies that range from heart and joint to muscle, and skin health.
Looking Ahead: A Future Fueled by Purpose
“Our 20th anniversary is more than a milestone, it’s a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve made as an industry pioneer,” said Simon Seward, CEO, Human Health Ingredients, Aker BioMarine. “Over the past two decades, we’ve helped redefine nutrition, with Superba Krill oil establishing itself as the gold standard in ingredients, grounded in scientific and innovation excellence, superior nutritional benefits, and a deep commitment to sustainable ocean stewardship. This major anniversary reinforces our role in shaping the krill oil market while continuing to push boundaries, earn trust, and drive growth into the future. And most importantly, it reminds us why we do what we do.”
What started with one ingredient has now evolved into a multi-ingredient business, with Revervia and Lysoveta emerging as exciting new additions to position Aker BioMarine as a multi-ingredient powerhouse. Aker BioMarine is a testament to what purpose-driven science can achieve: better health for people, powered by the ocean, and sustained for the planet. Here’s to the next 20 years of breakthroughs, wellness, and positive global impact.