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Revolutionising aquaculture through genetics. Aquaculture has been evolving fast. Producers continue to be under growing pressure to deliver more – more efficiency, more resilience, more sustainability and often with fewer […]
Touchlight Genetics and Stonehaven Incubate form Touchlight Aquaculture. The new company will allow accelerated commercial scalability of DNA vaccines in the aquaculture industry. Touchlight Genetics LLC and Stonehaven Incubate AG […]
Benchmark Genetics contributes to first high-density SNP array for Europe’s most important clam species. International collaboration delivers powerful new genomic tool for sustainable breeding and conservation. Researchers from Benchmark Genetics […]
Centre for Aquaculture Technologies expands global breeding team with new quantitative geneticist in Australia. Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) continues to grow its global genetics team with the appointment of […]
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 […]
The Centre of Aquaculture Technologies partners with UMBC to advance sterility solutions in aquaculture. The Centre of Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a global leader in sustainable genetic innovation for aquaculture, has announced […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global , the world’s largest and most diverse seafood trade event that brought over 35,000 people to its 2025 edition, announces a brand-new aquaculture innovation pavilion. […]
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 […]
Reflecting its continued growth and commitment to innovative genetic improvement and strategic breeding program support, Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is pleased to welcome Samuel May as the new Genetic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Centre for Aquaculture Technologies announces strategic spinout to optimise specialisation. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has announced the spinout of its Canadian subsidiary, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC), […]
First Ever Innovation Theatre at Aquaculture UK Aquaculture UK has unveiled the programme for its first ever Innovation Theatre, designed to showcase the fast-changing technology driving the sector. The focus […]
WiSA celebrates female contribution to aquaculture on International Women’s Day. Network marks five years of supporting female representation in the sector. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) is celebrating the important role […]
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