NKO

LAVAL, Quebec, May 26, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. ("Neptune") /quotes/comstock/15*!nept/quotes/nls/nept  (NEPT  1.68, +0.06, +3.70%)  /quotes/comstock/11v!e:ntb  (CA:NTB  1.85, +0.05, +2.78%)  is proud to announce that Neptune Krill Oil (NKO(R)) was awarded the prize for best product of 2010 during the 11th Congress of "Nutrition & Sante" in Belgium.

Independent Overall Evaluation

Neptune's client Nutrisan Nutraceuticals applied for this distinctive "Best Product" award, which involved an in-depth evaluation of NKO(R) by a scientific committee represented by renowned professors and doctors. The evaluation was based on the efficacy, value of innovation, biochemical composition and clinical studies supporting each product. Three finalists were chosen among 29 products and NKO(R) was awarded the laureate. Nutrisan Nutraceuticals has the right to promote NKO(R)'s prestigious prize for the following year. "This is yet another outstanding achievement awarded by a respectable independent organization that Neptune is proud of, further distinguishing NKO(R) from its krill oil competitors," said Dr. Wael Massrieh, Director of R&D at Neptune.