Mann Lake

Name

Mann Lake

Legal name

Mann Lake Ltd.

Website

https://www.mannlakeltd.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beekeeping Supplies

NAICS

Apiculture (11291)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beekeeping Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Hives, Frames, Tools, PPE) (AFAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bee Health Management & Treatments (Mite/Disease Control Products & Services) (AFAEAHAK), Package Bees & Colony Sales (AFAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Beekeeping supplies
• Live honey bees
• Hive components
• Bee nutrition products
• Poultry farm supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hackensack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of beekeeping supplies through mannlakeltd.com. Products include hives & components, honey bees, protective gear, beekeeping tools, feeding & medications, extracting & bottling equipment, and poultry & farm supplies. Customers can purchase online with shipping to 48 US states.
2. Live Bee Sales: Sale of live honey bees including package bees, queen bees, and nucleus colonies (nucs). Products offered include multiple bee breeds (Italian, Carniolan, Russian, Hybrid, Buckfast). Pickup available in 7 states.
3. Wholesale/Dealer Distribution: Distribution through dealer network and store locator. Products also available through third-party marketplace platforms including Amazon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mann Lake manufactures and supplies beekeeping equipment and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Its catalog spans hive components (kits, bodies, supers, frames, foundation, covers), live honey bees (package bees, queens, nucleus colonies) in multiple breeds, protective gear, hand and hive tools, nutritional and medication products (pollen substitutes, syrup feeds, mite treatments), and honey extracting and bottling equipment. The company also sells poultry, small-livestock, and farm supplies, with the majority of core products manufactured in the USA.

Product overview

Mann Lake is a manufacturer and supplier of beekeeping supplies serving both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers since 1983. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform offering multiple product categories: Hives & Components (kits, frames, foundation, covers), Honey Bees (live package bees, queens, nucs), Protective Gear, Beekeeping Tools, Feeding & Medications (pollen substitutes including Ultra Bee and Bee Pro, syrup feeds including Pro Sweet, medications), Extracting & Bottling Equipment, Poultry & Farm supplies, and Education/Crafts products. The portfolio was recently expanded through acquisitions: Pierce Beekeeping Equipment (2024) added beekeeping tools and accessories, and Apis Biologix (2026) added bee nutrition science products including Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel supplements. The majority of core products are manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mann Lake Exclusive: Exclusive products brand under Mann Lake offering proprietary beekeeping supplies.
• Pierce Beekeeping
• Bee Smart

Products and services

• Hives & Components Complete hive structure product line including hive kits (assembled and unassembled), hive bodies and supers, frames (assembled and unassembled), plastic and beeswax foundation, hive covers and bottom boards, nuc boxes and accessories, queen excluders, hive stands, winterizing supplies, cut comb foundation, and pollen/propolis collection equipment. Sold to hobbyist and commercial beekeepers across the U.S.
• Honey Bees (Live Package Bees, Queen Bees, and Nucleus Colonies) Live honey bee sales including package bees (Buckfast, Carniolan, Hybrid, Italian, Russian), queen bees (Buckfast, Russian, Carniolan, Hybrid, Italian, bulk), live nucleus colonies with pickup in California, Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, queen rearing supplies (grafting, queen cages, marking, mating nucs, kits), live bee transport, installation services, and swarm management.
• Protective Gear Beekeeper personal protective equipment including bee suits, bee jackets, bee gloves, helmets and veils, kids' bee suits and gear, and miscellaneous protective gear for hobbyist and professional beekeepers.
• Beekeeping Tools & More General beekeeping equipment and tools including hive tools, smokers and smoker fuel, hand tools, bee transport equipment, paint, bee yard protection (electric fencing, netting/fencing, predator control), and apiary maintenance tools.
• Feeding & Medications Bee feeders (pollen substitute feeders, syrup top feeders, syrup pro feeders, syrup feeders), pollen substitutes and protein products (Ultra Bee, Ultra Bee Plus, Bee Pro), sugar syrup and feed products (Pro Sweet, Winter Bee Feed), supplements, and medications/treatments for varroa mites, small hive beetles, foulbrood, wax moths, tracheal mites, and nosema. Includes proprietary Ultra Bee Rocket Fuel acquired via Apis Biologix.
• Extracting & Bottling Equipment Honey harvesting and packaging equipment including honey removal aids, uncapping tanks, extracting equipment sized for 1-10, 11-50, and 50+ hives, bottling equipment, containers, pumps, and labels.
• Poultry & Farm Supplies Poultry, small-livestock, and farm supplies including incubators, brooders, netting, fencing, electric fencing, goat supplies, chicken treats, feeders, waterers, egg handling equipment, meat processing supplies, and animal health products.
• Education, Crafts & Gifts Educational and hobbyist products including beeswax processing, candle making, soap making, lip balm, wine and mead supplies, pollen and propolis products, books, gift cards, educational tools, home decor, seeding and forage seeds, and gifts.
• Ultra Bee Rocket Fuel (Canadian Rocket Fuel) High-performance pollen substitute and bee nutrition supplement known in the beekeeping community as "Canadian Rocket Fuel," part of the Ultra Bee product line. Distributed by Mann Lake following the 2026 acquisition of Apis Biologix.
• Bee Pro Pollen Substitute High-protein pollen substitute for bee colonies, available as patties or dry formula designed to bolster hive health when natural pollen is unavailable, especially during lean months. Flexible application — served dry or mixed with water to create a paste.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apis BiologixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Mann Lake acquired Apis Biologix, the developer of 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 Mann Lake's control and is expected to accelerate development of next-generation feeding solutions for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers. Existing product lines will continue without interruption while new nutritional formulations in development advance more quickly through Mann Lake's manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
• Pierce Beekeeping EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Mann Lake Ltd. acquired Pierce Beekeeping Equipment, a manufacturer of beekeeping tools and accessories, to expand its product offerings. The acquisition involves integration of Pierce's product line and brand legacy to enhance Mann Lake's strategic growth and innovation. The deal includes company leadership and focuses on product development, innovation, and broader distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bee Culture Magazine: Long-running US beekeeping publication and adjacent supplier/educator serving the same hobbyist and commercial beekeeper audience as Mann Lake. Comparable as a beekeeping community touchpoint rather than a direct retail competitor.

Direct peers

• Betterbee: US beekeeping supply company selling equipment, live bees, and educational content to hobbyist and small commercial beekeepers. Direct overlap with Mann Lake's catalog and customer segmentation.
• Rossman Apiaries: US supplier of package bees, queens, and nucs alongside beekeeping supplies. Directly comparable on the live bee side of Mann Lake's business.
• Brushy Mountain Bee Farm: US beekeeping equipment supplier historically focused on woodenware and tools for hobbyists and sideliners. Direct competitor to Mann Lake's hives-and-components line.
• Dadant & Sons: The oldest and one of the largest beekeeping equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the United States. Directly comparable to Mann Lake as a multi-category beekeeping supply catalog serving hobbyist and commercial customers.
• Glorybee: Oregon-based beekeeping supply and honey packer that also sells hive components, nutritional products, and bulk honey. Direct overlap in equipment, nutrition, and honey packaging categories.
• Kelley Beekeeping Company: Long-established US beekeeping equipment and supplies catalog also selling live bees. Same core categories (hives, tools, protective gear, bees) and hobbyist-to-commercial customer base as Mann Lake.

Emerging players

• Apimaye: Turkey-based manufacturer of modular plastic beehives and beekeeping equipment that ships internationally. Comparable to Mann Lake on hive components and equipment, with differentiated insulated plastic hive design.

Regional players

• Ceracell: New Zealand-based beekeeping equipment and supplier serving the Australasian market. Comparable to Mann Lake as a multi-category beekeeping supply company, but primarily operating outside the US.

Broad incumbents

• Tractor Supply Company: Large US rural-lifestyle retailer that carries beekeeping supplies, protective gear, and small farm equipment alongside broader farm-and-ranch inventory. Comparable to Mann Lake at the channel level for hobbyist beekeepers shopping rural supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A4 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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