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Three shrimp farms, members of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), compared their compensation against living wage estimates and successfully passed third-party verification, meeting or exceeding the threshold. Ecuador, the world’s […]
Thomas Samdal appointed CFO of Benchmark Genetics. Benchmark Genetics has appointed Thomas Samdal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He assumed the role on 1 April and is a […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Decock as Global Commercial Director, Genetics Services, effective 1 March 2026, while continuing […]
Real Food Cafe sets the benchmark for UK fish and chip shops Scottish operator ranked among UK’s top 15 after national award win Scottish operator The Real Food Cafe has […]
Benchmark Genetics and Nofima launch the LuseLess project to boost resistance to sea lice. Benchmark Genetics and Nofima have launched a new project with the title “Enhancing cellular immune response […]
Aquatic Life Institute unveils 4th Annual Aquaculture Certification Schemes Benchmark. The welfare-based analysis reviews 9 global seafood certification schemes and 2 international ratings agencies Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) has published […]
Benchmark Genetics announces new board of directors. Benchmark Genetics, a global leader in selective breeding and genetics for aquaculture, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors, effective […]
Benchmark Genetics welcomes new CEO and strengthens leadership team. Benchmark Genetics has announced that Kristian Botnen has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. In connection with his arrival, the […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Kenneth Tay as senior advisor to support shrimp genetics business. Benchmark Genetics is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Tay as Senior Advisor, Business & Strategy […]
Iceland foods sets global benchmark for seafood sustainability. Iceland Foods has become the first frozen food retailer globally to ensure that 100% of its own label wild fish and seafood […]
Benchmark Genetics appoints Kristian Botnen as Chief Executive Officer. Benchmark Genetics announces the appointment of Kristian Botnen as Chief Executive Officer starting November 3rd, 2025. Botnen brings extensive leadership experience […]
Two key appointments join Benchmark Genetics team Benchmark Genetics this week welcomed two new employees in central roles within finance and legal. On August 4, Viktorija Dorfan and Mette Remø […]
Strategic partnership sets industry benchmark for sensor perception. Navtech Radar, designer and manufacturer of high-precision W-band Radar systems, today announced a strategic partnership with Tocaro Blue, a developer of Machine […]
Victory Farms joins Improver Programme by ASC, setting benchmark for tilapia farming in Africa. Victory Farms has made history by becoming the first tilapia farm in Kenya — and across […]
Kongsberg Discovery launches FS80, a new benchmark in trawl sonar technology. Kongsberg Discovery is heralding a new age of efficient, simplified and sustainable pelagic trawling with the commercial launch of the […]
Benchmark Genetics CEO to step down – Interim leadership appointed. Benchmark Genetics (‘Benchmark Genetics’ or ‘the Company’) announces that Geir Olav Melingen has decided to resign from his position as […]
Benchmark Genetics becomes part of Novo Holdings’ investment portfolio Benchmark Genetics (‘Benchmark Genetics’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that it has officially joined as a portfolio company of […]
India’s First Shrimp Shell Biorefinery by ICAR-CIFT Sets New Benchmark for Sustainability Supplied by Amod Ashok Salgaonkar India’s first shrimp shell biorefinery plant, established by Longshore Technologies Private Limited in […]
Benchmark Genetics announces new Lead for Salmon Genomics. Benchmark Genetics is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Serap Gonen as Lead, Salmon Genomics, starting January 1, 2025. Dr. Gonen […]
Benchmark Genetics Chile announces new General Manager. The company has announced alterations to its management team in Chile. Berta Contreras will assume leadership responsibilities for the company’s operations within the […]
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