Innovation Norway and Eksfin organized the Export Conference at the MUNCH museum in Oslo.
Aker BioMarine
Aker BioMarine ASA received the Norwegian Export Prize 2024 due to its "innovative" business strategy during the Export Conference (Eksportkonferansen), organized by Eksfin and Innovation Norway.
To sum up, the jury's statement reads: "The jury is particularly impressed by the fact that 91% of the company's turnover comes from exports. The company's main markets are in America and Asia."
"The company has contributed to the development of a new billion-dollar industry and has established itself as the world's leading exporter of new raw material on the global market. Aker BioMarine strives to minimize bycatch by constantly developing its fishing methods," it continues.
In addition, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industries, Jan Christian Vestre recalled what Aker Biomarine's trajectory means for the Norwegian industry: "It's great to see a Norwegian company making an export success out of a resource from the sea that can be used for both fish feed and human nutrition. Aker BioMarine is a strong example of innovative Norwegian exports."
On behalf of the company, CEO Matts Johansen received the award: "At Aker BioMarine we are very proud to receive the Export Award, in recognition of what we have built up since we started the company. Above all, this is an honor for our employees who dare to think outside the ordinary every day and put in the effort required to lead an industry that our company has created."
On 12 March, Innovation Norway and Eksfin organized the Export Conference at the MUNCH museum in Oslo. This is the most important conference for Norwegian export-oriented business.
Eksfin is an agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries. Its financing solutions serve as a government supplement to the private banking and finance market. Our offering reduces the risk for banks and Norwegian exporters.
