Our story
MacLab was founded in 1973 by
brothers Jim and Bill Broadbent who
pioneered the green-lipped mussel
nutraceutical market.
Having introduced the world to mussel
powder for use in health products, Jim
and Bill saw the potential for a market-
leading product backed by science.
They invested heavily in research and
development working with leading
scientists, universities and research
institutes from around the world, funding
more than 30 clinical research studies.
Our story
MacLab was founded in 1973 by
brothers Jim and Bill Broadbent who
pioneered the green-lipped mussel
nutraceutical market.
Having introduced the world to mussel
powder for use in health products, Jim
and Bill saw the potential for a market-
leading product backed by science.
They invested heavily in research and
development working with leading
scientists, universities and research
institutes from around the world, funding
more than 30 clinical research studies.
Today MacLab farms and procures green-lipped mussels for manufacture into the best quality mussel powder. The powder is then sold to our partner, Pharmalink International, for further processing into market-leading marine oils including Lyprinol and Antinol.
Setting new standards within the mussel nutraceutical market
Our locations
Manufacturing
and head office
Our head office and state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility is based in Nelson.
Mussel farms
From the sheltered inlets of the
Marlborough Sounds to the open waters
of Tasman Bay and Golden Bay, we have
mussel farms at various locations across
the top of the South Island.
Manufacturing
and head office
Our head office and state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility is based in Nelson.
Mussel farms
From the sheltered inlets of the Marlborough Sounds to the open waters of Tasman Bay and Golden Bay, we have mussel farms at various locations across the top of the South Island.
Growing opportunities in Golden Bay
For over 20 years, we’ve been working in
partnership with local businesses, Iwi and the
community to introduce new open-water marine
farming area in Golden Bay. We believe this long
journey will become a reality in the near future.
If the proposed marine farming area goes ahead,
a 20% share of our farm area will be gifted to The
Golden Bay Community Trust which MacLab and
others have established. This charitable trust was
established for the sole benefit of the Golden Bay
community and will primarily focus on support of
education, protecting the environment, public
health, the provision of recreational facilities,
culture, heritage and arts.
In addition to the revenue generated by the trust
which will flow into the community, the proposed
farm will positively contribute to Golden Bay’s
sustainable growth and provide more local jobs.
More widely it will strengthen New Zealand
manufacturing and processing industries, the
national economy and exports.
Growing opportunities in Golden Bay
For over 20 years, we’ve been working in
partnership with local businesses, Iwi and the
community to introduce new open-water marine
farming area in Golden Bay. We believe this long
journey will become a reality in the near future.
If the proposed marine farming area goes ahead,
a 20% share of our farm area will be gifted to The
Golden Bay Community Trust which MacLab and
others have established. This charitable trust was
established for the sole benefit of the Golden Bay
community and will primarily focus on support of
education, protecting the environment, public
health, the provision of recreational facilities,
culture, heritage and arts.
In addition to the revenue generated by the trust
which will flow into the community, the proposed
farm will positively contribute to Golden Bay’s
sustainable growth and provide more local jobs.
More widely it will strengthen New Zealand
manufacturing and processing industries, the
national economy and exports.
Work with us
We’re good to our people because they’re good to us. If you’d like to join our team, fill in our job application form and we’ll be in touch.
