Aker BioMarine has announced a new distribution agreement with speciality ingredients provider SK Chemtrade Services.
The new partnership marks a step forward in bringing the company's sustainable, high-quality Krill and Algal DHA ingredients to customers in South Africa, Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries.
Combining their expertise in human nutrition, Aker BioMarine and SK Chemtrade have said that the agreement will help support healthier lives with responsibly sourced, science-backed ingredients across the region.
Growing its product portfolio in South Africa represents a strategic move for Aker BioMarine, with the region’s growing focus on health and wellness supporting continued demand for scientifically backed supplements such as Krill oil.
Additionally, South Africa’s rising interest in clean-label and natural products positions krill oil — sourced sustainably from Antarctic waters — as a compelling option.
This partnership will not only broaden the global reach of Aker BioMarine’s innovative health supplements but also reinforce the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and excellence in marine-based nutrition.
"We are thrilled to partner with SK Chemtrade to bring our Krill oil products to the South African market," said Mercè Piñol, SVP Sales Human Health Ingredients EMEA & LATAM at Aker BioMarine.
"As a company deeply committed to advancing human health through sustainable omega-3 solutions, we see tremendous opportunity in this region."
"SK Chemtrade’s strong technical expertise, trusted supplier relationships and established distribution network—further enhanced by their joint venture with Barentz—make them an ideal partner for expanding our footprint in Southern Africa."
"We at SK Chemtrade are proud to join forces with Aker Biomarine. This partnership marks an exciting milestone and helps strengthen our positions as leaders in speciality nutraceuticals." SK Chemtrade said in a statement.
"By combining Aker Biomarine’s world-class industrial expertise with our deep market reach, we’re laying the foundation for sustained business growth."
"As consumer demand for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements continues to surge, this collaboration ensures we can deliver clinically proven, high-quality ingredients that meet the evolving needs of the health-conscious South African market."