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"Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. joins NASA
Food Technology Commercial Space Center as an affiliate partner for
the development of novel space food."
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MONTREAL, May 22nd, 2002
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. TSX (NTB) announces the formation of a very
significant commercial partnership with NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center (NASAFTCSC). NASA FTCSC works in partnership with Johnson Space Center to develop food products andfood processing technologies for space and commercial applications.
NASA FTCSC expressed a clear interest on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of Neptune Krill Oil TM. The agreement reinforces Neptune’s efforts for the continuous development of novel
products with health benefits aimed to address today’s health problems and lifestyle. The agreement stipulates that:
NASA FTCSC and Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. will:
- Work to develop novel Neptune Krill OilTM nutritional products for space and terrestrial use;
- Provide a brief, written quarterly update and annual summary of all activities between
Neptune and NASA FTCSC;
NASA FTCSC was established in 1999 to lead a national effort in developing foods and foodprocessing technologies that enhance space missions and advance commercial food products through joint efforts with NASA scientists and technologists, commercial companies and academic researchers.
“We are very excited to have Neptune Technologies & Bioressources on board as a commercial
partner. Neptune Krill Oil has great potential for extending the shelf life and adding nutrition to food products,” NASA FTCSC Director Anthony Pometto commented.
Dr. Tina Sampalis, Vice President of Research at Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
declares: “The formation of this commercial partnership with the NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center is a major step ahead for Neptune. Developing novel nutraceuticals suitable for astronaut nutrition in space is an incredible challenge that we are looking forward to. Neptune strives for excellence and this is one of our chances to prove it.”
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. mission’s is to extract and maximize the nutritional value of marine biomasses such as krill, seal, fish residue and other underused marine resources. The company is working on the industrialization of its extraction process and the production of its marine oil “ Neptune Krill Oil™ ”, its multifunctional dietary supplement “Neptune LyO-Krill™ ”, its digestive enzymes formula “Neptune Krill Enzymes™ , its protein concentrate “ Neptune Aquatein™ ” as well as its phospholipids and antioxidants.
Due to its technologies, Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. is strategically well positioned in the huge and emerging markets based on the health and wellness concepts, markets in which natural biomass extraction will play an important role in developing
nutrigenomics, the next wave in nutrition research.
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (CDNX)
where its shares trade under the ticker symbol NTB.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy and accuracy of this news release.
For more informations on Neptune Technologies & bioressources, you may visit their official webpage at http://www.neptunebiotech.com
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"Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. joins NASA
Food Technology Commercial Space Center as an affiliate partner for
the development of novel space food."
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