Mann Lake Ltd., the world’s 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 “Canadian Rocket Fuel.” The acquisition brings Apis Biologix’s 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.
Apis Biologix’s 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 — 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.
“Bee nutrition is one of the most important — and most underestimated — levers in colony health,” said Rob Wright, CEO of Mann Lake Ltd. “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.”
Andrew Munn, Founder of Apis Biologix, added: “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.”
The 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’s North American distribution network.
About Mann Lake Ltd.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hackensack, Minnesota, Mann Lake Ltd. is the world’s 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’s Chickens division, Mann Lake also supplies products for raising poultry. Learn more at www.mannlakeltd.com.
About Apis Biologix
Apis Biologix develops research-driven nutritional supplements for honey bees, including the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel formulations widely known as “Canadian Rocket Fuel.” The company’s 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.
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