Gambol Pet Food and Aker QRILL Company have joined forces to advance pet nutrition innovation. The partnership focuses on science-driven solutions and sustainability.
Gambol Pet Food and Aker QRILL Company have signed a global strategic cooperation agreement at the Gambol Pet Shanghai R&D Center. The partnership elevates their relationship from long-term supply chain cooperation to a strategic alliance, with a focus on pet nutrition innovation and sustainability.
Gambol Pet President Stephanie Du remarked that the company’s rapid growth with brands like Myfoodie and Fregate is due to building products to world-class standards from day one. She added that partnering with Aker QRILL Company, known for its krill nutrition expertise and sustainable harvesting practices, was a natural alignment.
Aker QRILL Company, MSC-certified since 2006, places ecological responsibility at the core of its business. Through its proprietary Eco-Harvesting technology, the company aims to minimise its impact on the Antarctic marine ecosystem. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) allows harvesting of about 1% of the total Antarctic krill biomass each year, leaving 99% for wildlife like whales and penguins. Aker QRILL Company states that it exceeds compliance, voluntarily stopping operations near the Antarctic Peninsula during the penguin breeding season.
“Aker’s approach aligns perfectly with our core belief in respecting the nature of dogs and cats,” said Stephanie Du. “True pet nutrition means respecting animals as independent beings.”
According to the statement, the strategic partnership will focus on three key areas:
- Joint R&D – Combining Aker QRILL Company’s marine nutrition research and Gambol Pet’s data-driven insights on pet behavior to develop exclusive nutrition solutions.
- ESG Collaboration – Promoting sustainability in animal welfare and marine protection across Gambol’s supply chain.
- Brand Co-creation – Sharing a “science + sustainability” message with global consumers via joint initiatives.
During the signing ceremony, Bjørn Wallentin, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Aker QRILL Company, presented Gambol Pet with a symbolic invitation to participate in a future Antarctic initiative focused on penguin conservation. Stephanie Du accepted, stating: “Protecting the ocean is the most meaningful long-term commitment we can make—for pets and future generations. Gambol Pet is proud to stand alongside Aker QRILL Company as practitioners and advocates of marine ecological protection.”
Following the ceremony, Aker QRILL Company representatives toured the Gambol Pet Shanghai R&D Center to observe how premium krill ingredients are transformed into tailored pet nutrition solutions. The partnership highlights the growing global engagement of Chinese pet food brands, combining scientific expertise with an emphasis on environmental responsibility.
