Challenge Timeline

Registration for the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge runs June 14, 2023 to August 31, 2023. We are pleased to confirm that two trials will be hosted for a maximum of ten competitors. Please see Timeline B.

**Update August 24, 2023: The deadline to register for the Challenge remains August 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PDT, however the deadline to submit samples has been extended to September 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM PDT. Any samples received after this deadline will not be considered for the F3 Challenge.**

Timeline B (More than 4 Competitors)

Timeline A (Up to 4 Competitors)

Registration Opens

Fill out the registration form to register for the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge. Next, send a small sample of your Krill Replacement product to F3 to confirm it does not contain marine animal ingredients.
June 14, 2023
12 AM

Registration Closes

All Entrants must fill out the registration form before this deadline.
August 31, 2023
12 AM

Extended Deadline to Submit Qualification Sample

**Update August 24, 2023: The deadline to register for the Challenge remains August 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PDT, however the deadline to submit samples has been extended to September 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM PDT. Any samples received after this deadline will not be considered for the F3 Challenge.**
September 30, 2023
12 AM

F3 Krill Replacement Submission Begins

Qualified entrants can begin to submit entry materials to the F3 Team as described in the Official Rules.
November 01, 2023
12 AM

F3 Krill Replacement Submission Ends

All entry materials must be received before this date.
January 19, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial 1 Begins

Let the challenge begin! F3 Krill Replacements will now compete in a feeding trial for Atlantic salmon.
March 01, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial 1 Ends

That's a wrap for Trial 1! Next up, Trial 2!
May 24, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial 2 Begins

Challenge Trial 2 has begun! F3 Krill Replacements will compete in a second feeding trial for Atlantic salmon.
June 11, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial 2 Ends

That's a wrap for the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge! F3 Scientific Advisory Committee and Judges will review the data from both trials to determine a winner.
September 03, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Winner(s) Announced

The F3 Krill Replacement Challenge winner will be announced at an industry conference in October or soon after.
October 31, 2024
12 AM

Registration Opens

Fill out the registration form to register for the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge. Next, send a small sample of your Krill Replacement product to F3 to confirm it does not contain marine animal ingredients.
June 14, 2023
12 AM

Registration Closes

All Entrants must fill out the registration form and submit their sample for qualification before this deadline. There may be a possible extension to October 31 if spots are still open.
August 31, 2023
12 AM

F3 Krill Replacement Submission Begins

Qualified entrants can begin to submit entry materials to the F3 Team as described in the Official Rules.
November 01, 2023
12 AM

F3 Krill Replacement Submission Ends

All entry materials must be received before this date.
January 19, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial Begins

Let the challenge begin! F3 Krill Replacements will now compete in a feeding trial for Atlantic salmon.
March 01, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Trial Ends

That's a wrap! F3 Scientific Advisory Committee and Judges will review the trial data to determine a winner.
May 24, 2024
12 AM

Challenge Winner(s) Announced

The F3 Krill Replacement Challenge winner will be announced at an industry conference in October.
October 31, 2024
12 AM

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