Benchmark Animal Health launches in Chile
The establishment of BAHC follows the launch of Benchmark Genetics in Chile in 2018 and represents a strategic move into the world’s second largest salmon market.
Fish Vet Group acquired by Zoetis
Benchmark announces that it has completed the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary FVG Ltd. ("FishVet") to Pharmaq, part of the global animal health company Zoetis.
Sale of Improve International – A significant step in strategic exit of non-core activities
Benchmark is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of Improve International Limited and its subsidiaries ("Improve"), a global provider of Continuing Professional Development training for veterinary professionals, to RJD Partners and Heber Alves, David Babington, and Rui Lobão (the "Improve Directors") (the "Disposal").
Appointment of Trond Williksen as CEO
Benchmark is pleased to announce the appointment of Trond Williksen as Chief Executive Officer. Trond will officially join Benchmark on June 1.
COVID-19: Message to Customers
Together, we are playing a part in feeding the world and this must continue. As a valued customer, I’d like to reassure you of the steps Benchmark is taking to ensure we keep people safe, and continue to be here for you, your people and your business.
BMK08 & CleanTreat®
Diversified Communications acquires Aquaculture UK trade show
International event and publishing business, Diversified Communications, has acquired Aquaculture UK from 5m Publishing.
Global Health Management in Aquaculture Survey
In this survey we are asking the vets, farm health managers and other fish health professionals for their insights on how they manage health at their farms.
Technologies shaping the future of shrimp production
Expert insights into the key challenges and opportunities in shrimp aquaculture are offered in a new thought leadership magazine launched today.
FRiPPAK scoops ‘Best Functional Product’ in Chinese industry awards
The accolade, which was voted for by producers and industry experts via online polls and industry experts votes, included candidates that spanned China’s entire aquaculture sector, covering the country’s major farmed species
Benchmark Genetics Norway signs new 10-year agreement with Bolaks
Benchmark Genetics Norway and Bolaks have signed a 10-year agreement for the production of Atlantic salmon broodstock and eggs from our SalmoBreed strain. This is a continuation of a long-standing collaboration of almost two decades.
SalmoBreed AS and Akvaforsk Genetics Center AS merge to become Benchmark Genetics Norway AS
The combined organisation will further strengthen the Benchmark’s offering to deliver continuous genetic improvements and support aquaculture producers to increase quality, yield, health and welfare.
Norwegian salmon ranked most sustainable among world’s largest protein producers
Benchmark are pleased to see that Norwegian aquaculture companies hold 4 out of the top 10 spots in the recently released 2019 Coller FAIRR Protein Index. Those in the top 10 include MOWI who topped the list (1st), closely followed by Lerøy (3rd), Grieg Seafood (6th) and Salmar (9th). The Index ranked 60 of the world’s largest publicly listed protein […]
Benchmark’s Spring Genetics®: First company to be granted with import licence for tilapia genetic material to Colombia
In a multilateral collaboration, the teams were successful at completing the regulatory process to obtain a license to import new robust tilapia genetic material.
