The founding vision for Benchmark was to become a catalyst for change in sustainable food production. Building a profitable, thriving and ethical company where employees feel inspired, valued and motivated to make a difference.
Our people are our most important asset and we believe in investing in them and the communities around us by building long-term relationships based on mutual respect, trust and benefit.
1028
employees worldwide
27
countries in which we operate
42
countries of employee origin
250
years collective experience of our core markets within the leadership team
Meet our people
We employ a diverse and expert team from 42 different nationalities, serving customers in over 70 countries. Our global team ranges from geneticists, nutritionists, veterinarians through to commercial sales, accounts and sustainability officers.
To make a business like ours work you need special people with a shared purpose, culture and values.
Our values
Our growth and continued success is down to the hard work, talent and dedication of every member of our team. Maintaining a culture where everyone feels a valued member of our global team, regardless of geography or role, is central to our strategy.
Our culture as a business is defined by our core values
We are
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Brave & Ambitious
We challenge the status quo to create understanding, opportunity and innovation.
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Collaborative
None of us are as good as all of us.
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Focused
We are clear on our vision and know what success looks like.
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Courteous & Have Fun
Our manners matter, our humour helps.
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Practical
We deliver the day job, we keep it simple, we are honest and straightforward.
Diversity
One Benchmark Team
- We strive to attract a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities throughout our business
- We nurture diversity in the workplace and promote respect and acceptance regardless of race, age, gender, native language, political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation
- We aim to conduct our activities without discrimination and value everyone as an individual
In 2017, we produced our 1 st UK gender pay gap report. During 2018, we rolled out this initiative across our global sites and are committed to boosting female representation at senior levels to create a truly representative workforce.
Recognition
We were honoured to be included in the 5th edition of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, making us 1 of only 5 companies to make the list for 5 consecutive years.
The report shines a light on some of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing companies, covering over 100 sectors. Our success and inclusion in this report is down to the hard work, talent and dedication of every member of our team.
We are proud to run and sponsor a number of award schemes that recognise and drive excellence in aquaculture.
The People’s Choice Award
Recognises inspiring and innovative companies and/or individuals as part of the Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards
Best Aquaculture & Fisheries Dissertation
In partnership with Swansea University’s Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, we are delighted to support and recognise rising stars in aquaculture and fisheries.
Master of Science in Aquaculture Award
Launched in 2016, this worldwide award recognises excellence in aquaculture science.
Award for Best Dissertation
Every year our Advanced Nutrition team, INVE Aquaculture, grants an award for the best dissertation in the Master of Science in Aquaculture program at the University of Ghent.
Congratulations to this year’s prize winner, Vincent Vermeylen, for his master’s dissertation: ‘Skeletal deformities in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)’.