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Nutrition Business Journal has recognized Aker BioMarine,Oslo, Norway, for its role in building the krill fishery infrastructure. For these efforts, the company has been given NBJ's 2012 award for “Investing in the Future.” Aker BioMarine has invested significantly in creating a controlled krill supply chain in the Antarctic, with a long-term focus on sustainable harvesting. Sustainability has been at the core of Aker BioMarine's business since its inception. From its cooperation with World Wild Fund for Nature-Norway to its certification from the Marine Stewardship Council to its collaboration with the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resource's, Aker continues to do its part to ensure the future of the company as well as the krill fishery at large.
“2012 was a tremendous year for us because we achieved many of our strategic initiatives,” said Webjørn Eikrem, EVP, Upstream Operations, Aker BioMarine. “We are very proud of this award because it is recognition by our peers of our long-term commitment to creating a sustainable infrastructure.”
“2012 was a tremendous year for us because we achieved many of our strategic initiatives,” said Webjørn Eikrem, EVP, Upstream Operations, Aker BioMarine. “We are very proud of this award because it is recognition by our peers of our long-term commitment to creating a sustainable infrastructure.”