Mann Lake announced the acquisition of Apis Biologix, the developer of the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel nutritional supplements widely known among beekeepers as “Canadian Rocket Fuel.” The deal brings Apis Biologix’s proprietary bee nutrition science fully under the Mann Lake umbrella and is expected to accelerate the development of next-generation feeding solutions for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.
Apis Biologix’s flagship products are designed to replicate the phytochemical, amino acid, vitamin, phytohormone, and trace mineral profiles naturally found in floral nectar and pollen, the nutritional inputs healthy bees would consume in the wild. Mann Lake has distributed the products for several years and incorporated Bio-Activator into its Ultra Bee Rocket Fuel Patties, one of its flagship pollen substitute feeds. Bringing the company in-house is expected to deepen that integration while expanding the underlying research and development pipeline.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hackensack, Mann Lake is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies. The company operates distribution and retail locations across Minnesota, Florida, California, and Kentucky, along with dozens of authorized dealers throughout North America. Through its Stromberg’s Chickens division, Mann Lake also supplies products for raising poultry.
The companies said the existing Apis Biologix Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel product lines will continue without interruption, while new nutritional formulations currently in development are expected to move forward at a faster pace through Mann Lake’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
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“Bee nutrition is one of the most important , and most underestimated , levers in colony health. Apis 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.”
Rob Wright, CEO, Mann Lake
“Joining Mann Lake is the logical next step for the work we’ve been building. Mann Lake’s 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 , and continue pushing the science of what’s possible in honey bee health.”
Andrew Munn, Founder, Apis Biologix
