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Neptune has announced that its Sherbrooke plant is now operating at an annualised production capaci…
NeptuneNeptune has announced that its Sherbrooke plant is now operating at an annualised production capacity of 50 metric tons.

"Production levels are on target and we continue to focus on reaching full operating capacity of 150 metric tons of krill oil annually at the end of a three-month ramp-up period," said. André Godin, interim president and chief executive officer of Neptune. "Customer demand for our premium krill oil, NKO, remains firm. Before commencing customer shipments, additional tests on the krill oil will be performed to ensure quality standards are being met."

As announced last month, Neptune has entered a three-month production ramp-up at its Sherbrooke plant. During this time, annualised production capacity is expected to grow in equal monthly increments of 50 metric tons, increasing from 50 metric tons at the end of the first month, to 150 metric tons at the end of the third month.

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