{"id":5192,"date":"2026-05-13T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=4d0e40fa0193c2b4bb70d5946d4db927"},"modified":"2026-05-13T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:00:00","slug":"mann-lake-ltd-acquires-apis-biologix-advancing-the-science-of-honey-bee-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=5192","title":{"rendered":"Mann Lake Ltd. Acquires Apis Biologix, Advancing the Science of Honey Bee Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nAcquisition unites the world\u2019s largest beekeeping supplier with the developer of \u201cCanadian Rocket Fuel\u201d to accelerate research-driven nutritional innovation for honey bee colonies<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/a><\/a>

HACKENSACK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mann Lake Ltd., the world\u2019s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, today announced the acquisition of Apis Biologix, the company behind the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel nutritional supplements widely known among beekeepers as \u201cCanadian Rocket Fuel.\u201d The acquisition brings Apis Biologix\u2019s proprietary bee nutrition science fully under the Mann Lake umbrella and positions the combined organization to accelerate the development of next-generation feeding solutions for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.<\/p>

\nApis Biologix\u2019s flagship products are the first formulations to replicate the phytochemical, amino acid, vitamin, phytohormone, and trace mineral profiles found naturally in floral nectar and pollen \u2014 the nutritional inputs that healthy bees would consume in the wild. Mann Lake has distributed the products for several years and has incorporated Bio-Activator into its Ultra Bee Rocket Fuel Patties, one of its flagship pollen substitute feeds. Bringing Apis Biologix in-house deepens that integration and expands the research and development pipeline behind it.<\/p>

\n\u201cBee nutrition is one of the most important \u2014 and most underestimated \u2014 levers in colony health,\u201d said Rob Wright, CEO of Mann Lake Ltd. \u201cApis Biologix has done genuinely pioneering work in translating what bees actually need from nature into supplements beekeepers can use in the field. Bringing that science fully into Mann Lake means we can invest in it more deeply, scale it more broadly, and continue developing products that help colonies thrive through the increasingly difficult conditions beekeepers face season to season.\u201d<\/p>

\nAndrew Munn, Founder of Apis Biologix, added: \u201cJoining Mann Lake is the logical next step for the work we\u2019ve been building. Mann Lake\u2019s manufacturing capability, distribution reach, and commitment to beekeeper success give our research a platform it could never have on its own. Together we can accelerate the pace at which new nutritional tools reach the hives that need them \u2014 and continue pushing the science of what\u2019s possible in honey bee health.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe combined organization will continue producing the existing Apis Biologix Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel product lines without interruption, while accelerating a pipeline of new nutritional formulations now in development. Customers can expect the same products, formulations, and quality standards they rely on today, with expanded availability through Mann Lake\u2019s North American distribution network.<\/p>

\nAbout Mann Lake Ltd.<\/b><\/p>

\nFounded in 1983 and headquartered in Hackensack, Minnesota, Mann Lake Ltd. is the world\u2019s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies. The company operates distribution and retail locations in Minnesota, Florida, California, and Kentucky, alongside dozens of authorized dealers throughout North America. Through its Stromberg\u2019s Chickens division, Mann Lake also supplies products for raising poultry. Learn more at www.mannlakeltd.com<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout Apis Biologix<\/b><\/p>

\nApis Biologix develops research-driven nutritional supplements for honey bees, including the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel formulations widely known as \u201cCanadian Rocket Fuel.\u201d The company\u2019s products are the first to replicate the phytochemical, amino acid, vitamin, and phytohormone profiles found naturally in floral pollen and nectar, providing nutritional support for colony growth, immune health, and operational consistency through high-stress periods.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nMedia Contact:<\/b>Alicia Hoefs\nMann Lake Ltd.\n218-580-4566\nAlicia.hoef@mannlakeltd.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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