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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 […]
AZTI develops a genetic method to facilitate an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. The AZTI Technology Centre has developed a genetic method that allows the accurate, efficient and rapid identification […]
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 […]
Dr Alejandro Gutierrez spearheads CAT’s breeding leadership. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has a proven track record of assisting clients in attaining their production and efficiency goals through the […]
Benchmark expands R&D team in reproductive technologies. Benchmark, a leading aquaculture biotechnology company, has bolstered its research and development with several new recruits in recent months. The new Reproductive Technologies […]
SFPA and MMO collaborate on Advanced Species Identification technologies. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) of England. This collaboration […]
Benchmark promotes Stenerud and Holmvåg in new leading commercial roles to sustain successful sales growth of the salmon product range. Effective May 1, the company has promoted Kate Furhovden Stenerud […]
CAT moves to expand their breeding team expertise. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is committed to remaining at the forefront of the aquaculture genetics and genomics industry. To aid […]
Hendrix Genetics appoints new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal genetics company, has announced the appointment of Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He will […]
Icy Waters and CAT partner to accelerate genetic improvement in Arctic Charr. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), leaders in delivering custom genetics research solutions to the industry, and Icy […]
Renowned scientist joins CAT’s world-class genetics team. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in aquatic animal genetics, welcomes Dr. Marcos De Donato as a new Breeding Scientist. Dr. […]
Kames and Xelect announce strategic genetics partnership. For 50 years Kames Fish Farming have grown premium Steelhead trout in the pristine, idyllic sea lochs of the Inner Hebrides. As the […]
Xelect & Australis trial showcases targeted improvements in feed efficiency with genetics. For the vast majority of aquaculture producers, feed is typically the largest single expense – often representing over […]
Genetic discovery in fight against fish disease. A team of international aquaculture researchers has made a significant breakthrough with the identification of two new genetic markers that indicate greater resistance […]
Benchmark completes sale of subsidiary. Benchmark has announced that it has completed the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary FVG Ltd. (“FishVet”) to Pharmaq, part of the global animal health […]
Xelect Express – new rapid response range of genetic services. Ploidy testing, sex determination, gene expression, genotyping and relatedness analysis now live Since 2012 Xelect have been trusted by major […]
New research director at Nofima. Anna Sonesson is the new Research Director for the Breeding and Genetics Division at Nofima, the Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture research institute. She comes from […]
Colombian tilapia import licence first for Spring Genetics®. Spring Genetics®, a Benchmark company, has been granted with an import license which makes it the first authorised tilapia genetics importer in […]
How fishing affects fish growth. Over recent decades, many commercially harvested fish have grown slower and matured earlier, which can translate into lower yields and a reduced resilience to overexploitation. […]
Fish sex change secrets revealed. The secrets of fish that biologically change sex have, for the first time, been revealed by an international collaboration led by New Zealand scientists and […]
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