Posts Tagged ‘Benchmark Genetics’
Green solutions on the menu
AQUA 2024 brought together different stakeholders in aquaculture to share the latest knowledge and insights. Robert Outram reports.
Read MoreISA suspected at Benchmark facility – but in just one fish
Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) is suspected at a Benchmark Genetics facility in Northern Norway – but so far only a single fish seems to be affected.
Read MoreFast track – or road to ruin?
Science offers a way to bring about dramatic improvements in livestock – including salmon – but not everyone is happy about it, Robert Outram finds.
Read MoreRamírez to head Benchmark Genetics Chile
Benchmark Genetics Chile has appointed Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba as General Manager, succeeding Berta Contreras Mutis. Mutis will be pursuing new professional opportunities, the company said.
Read MoreISA suspected in a fish at Benchmark breeding site
Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) is suspected at a key breeding centre in Norway where Benchmark Genetics has a facility. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is testing samples from the site 60 miles south of Narvik, which is one of the world’s most advanced land based facilities for the production of salmon ova. Only a few…
Read MoreGenetics tailored for Scottish waters
Expertise in genetics is helping to create salmon stock with higher levels of resilience By Andrew Preston Lead, Trait Development and Land Based, Benchmark Genetics Benchmark Genetics is at the forefront of advancing sustainable salmon production through genetic improvement. While selective breeding programs have already yielded significant benefits in growth performance, robustness, and disease resistance,…
Read MoreBenchmark appoints digital chief
Benchmark Genetics has appointed Bara Gunnlaugsdottir as head of digital technologies, with a brief to develop the company’s strategy and innovation. In her new role, she will be driving the digital strategy and innovation programs of the business area, including the responsibility for all strategic management systems within production, quality and environment. As head of…
Read MoreBenchmark appointment to lead RAS sales
Benchmark Genetics has appointed Harry Tziouvas as RAS sales manager, signalling a commitment to growing in the field of land-based RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems). He was previously technical sales manager for Benchmark Animal Health, where since March 2018 he was responsible for managing key accounts and customer’s portfolios in the Mediterranean region. Tziouvas holds a…
Read MoreBenchmark Genetics reports revenues down, cash up
Aquaculture biotech business Benchmark Genetics has reported lower revenues and reduced EBITDA earnings, but says the company is in a stronger financial position following restructuring. Revenue from continuing operations was £105.6 million for the year ending 30 September 2020 (2019: £124 million) and adjusted EBITDA for the period, before exceptional items and acquisition-related expenditure, was…
Read MoreWahnish steps down from Benchmark Holdings board
Benchmark Holdings has announced that non-executive board member Hugo Wahnish is to resign. Wahnish has held a board position at the aquaculture genetics, health and advanced nutrition company since November 2017. He will be leaving on 9 February 2021. The company’s announcement credits him with playing “a significant role” in Benchmark’s transformative period as it…
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