[4] The Canadian biotech company conducted some of the first research on the health benefits of krill oil and the unique, absorption capacity of its “phospholipid” molecular structure and the fats contained within it.

[12] Following the accident, the company spent two years rebuilding the plant and was required to meet several safety conditions before resuming production in 2014.

In 2017, Neptune essentially exited the bulk krill oil manufacturing and distribution business, selling its client list to its main competitor, Aker BioMarine of Oslo, Norway, for $34 million.

[13] The company invested to convert its Sherbrooke facility to process cannabis biomass using new cold-ethanol technology[14] and rebranded to Neptune Wellness Solutions.

[2] Made from Antarctic krill, a sustainable and non-genetically modified source of omega-3 fatty acids, Neptune's krill-based supplements are available to consumers in the U.S. and Canada for direct purchase or through its distributors.