Listen to this articleBelow is our recent interview with Simon Seward, CEO, Human Health Ingredients at Aker BioMarine:
Q: Could you provide our readers with an introduction to your company and what solutions you bring?
A: Aker BioMarine is a global biotech leader driving innovation in human health and nutrition through sustainable, science-based marine ingredients. By unlocking the natural benefits of krill and algae, the company plays a unique role in addressing global health challenges—such as omega-3 deficiencies—while supporting longevity and overall healthspan.
For two decades, Aker BioMarine has been at the forefront of the omega-3 space, transforming krill oil from a niche innovation into a mainstream supplement category. As the world’s leading supplier of krill oil, the company has built a strong position in the global health and wellness industry.
What began with a single ingredient—Superba Krill oil—has evolved significantly. And building on that deep expertise in krill, Aker BioMarine has expanded into a multi-ingredient platform, driving the next wave of innovation and supporting ambitious growth. Today, our premium portfolio includes:
- Lysoveta – A breakthrough ingredient for brain and eye health
- Revervia – A high-concentration DHA algal oil
- PL+ – A proprietary platform that enhances the absorption of low-bioavailability ingredients
Science and innovation have been central to Aker BioMarine from the beginning. We have contributed to hundreds of scientific studies worldwide, advancing the understanding of krill’s benefits across human health. Key research areas include cognitive aging and brain health, skin health, women’s health, sports nutrition, and much more.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, scientific excellence, and continuous innovation, Aker BioMarine has earned international recognition for both its environmental stewardship and its contribution to advanced health solutions, empowering the global wellness industry with ingredients that make a meaningful difference.
I believe one of the most important discussions in the nutraceutical industry right now revolves around longevity and healthspan. The healthy aging category has transformed over the past few years, and not just in growth numbers, but in the nature of the conversation itself. Not too long ago, healthy aging was considered a niche market within the supplement industry, focusing mainly on traditional “anti-aging” approaches. Today, we are moving toward more comprehensive, science-driven solutions designed to improve long-term health outcomes. In fact, the category has shifted toward a broader focus on healthspan, the goal of extending the number of healthy, active years in a person’s life, as well as prioritizing lifestyle optimization, preventive medicine, and personalized healthcare.
At the core, improving human health on a global scale is what Aker BioMarine is all about.
Q: How closely are sustainability and technology connected?
A: Sustainability and technology aren’t just connected, they’re fundamentally interdependent. Aker BioMarine’s approach proves that technology is the mechanism through which sustainability becomes actionable, measurable, and scalable, while sustainability is the goal that directs how technology is developed and applied.
The technology we have developed and brought to life, like AI-powered vessels, drones, and machine learning systems, aren’t add-ons, they are what make responsible krill harvesting possible. For instance, real-time data collection and predictive modeling allow for adjustments to fishing quotas dynamically based on krill biomass. Without these innovations, sustainability would be more static, less precise, and potentially less effective.
There is also a strategic layer to this connection. Transparency platforms, open data sharing, and collaborations with NGOs and scientific communities demonstrate that innovation extends beyond technology into systems of governance and knowledge-sharing. Initiatives like our Krill Science Hub turn sustainability into a collective, data-driven effort, reinforcing that innovation includes new ways of collaborating and making decisions.
There is no question that sustainability and technology here are deeply intertwined, and at Aker BioMarine, we are continually demonstrating that nutraceutical innovation is most impactful when sustainability and technology work together to drive ingredient and product development. By combining responsible harvesting practices with cutting-edge processing and scientific research, Aker BioMarine can create ingredients that meet growing consumer demand for sustainable health and nutrition solutions. In this way, sustainability is not just a business objective, it becomes a catalyst for continuous product innovation and long-term industry leadership.
Q: What does innovation mean to you?
A: Innovation is much more than launching new products. For us, it’s rooted in human and planetary health, with constantly finding better ways to improve wellbeing through science, sustainability, and collaboration.
At Aker BioMarine, innovation begins with scientific discovery, deepening our understanding of how omega-3s support areas such as brain development, cardiovascular health, longevity, and overall wellness, among other areas. It extends to solving future health challenges through preventative solutions to help people live not just longer, but better.
Innovation is also driven by partnerships. By working closely with customers, we are transforming ideas into market-ready solutions through differentiated ingredients, tailored formulations, and synergistic products designed for cognitive health, heart health, joint mobility, sports performance, skin health, and more.
Ultimately, innovation is where science, sustainability, and purpose converge, transforming marine resources into impactful health solutions that support both business growth and the wellbeing of future generations.
Q: From your vantage point, what does the future of healthcare and technology look like?
A: There is no question that technology and health are becoming increasingly interconnected, accelerating the shift from reactive healthcare to preventative wellness, and tomorrow’s health is already here. Smart watches, wellness trackers, and innovations such as capsule-based GLP-1 therapies are giving consumers real-time health insights that influence how they live, eat, sleep, and age. Technology in the longevity and healthy ageing space is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, and combined with instant access to health data and results, it is empowering individuals to make more informed decisions about their longevity and overall wellbeing while also driving expectations for more personalized and immediate wellness solutions.
Governments and healthcare systems are also embracing this transformation. In China, for example, health scanning technologies are reportedly being introduced in public spaces to support broader healthcare monitoring and early risk detection. The goal is to improve long-term health outcomes while helping healthcare systems manage aging populations more efficiently.
As technology, data, and healthcare continue to converge, healthcare itself is becoming more connected, preventative, personalized, and intelligent, focused not only on treating illness, but on continuously optimizing wellbeing through accessible technology and real-time insight.
Q: What’s next?
A: Longevity solutions that connect individual health to the well-being of the planet are a must, and they are the future of our industry.
Consumer behavior is at the core of the longevity and healthy aging category, and it’s changing faster than most product roadmaps can keep up with. North America stands at the forefront of the global longevity and healthy aging market, where there is growing demand for products supporting healthy aging, mobility and joint health, as well as cognitive function.
On the demographic flipside, younger generations are also placing a growing emphasis on protecting their long-term health, actively incorporating supplements and wellness practices into their routines as a form of prevention. Instead of reacting to problems later in life, they’re establishing consistent habits to support their future well-being today.
Active wellness is also here to stay, creating opportunities for smarter, more integrated products. Consumers are moving beyond siloed approaches, embracing a holistic view where energy, focus, mobility, and emotional resilience are all interconnected, and expectations for products are evolving accordingly.
This is the future of nutraceuticals, and we are ready for it. By delivering science-backed solutions that support both people and the planet, we believe our industry can help redefine what healthy aging looks like for generations to come. At Aker BioMarine, we are committed to leading that shift, helping consumers live longer, healthier, and more active lives through innovation rooted in sustainability and human health.
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