Benchmark Holdings plc has announced that it has been granted two new salmon broodstock licenses by the Directory of Fisheries in Norway. The licenses, totaling 780 tons, include a 320 tons license for sea production and a second license for on land production of up to 460 tons. This represents a significant increase in the company's broodstock capacity and will enhance its genetics program, reduce operational risk, and support future expansion of ova production in Salten.
Trond Williksen, CEO of Benchmark Holdings, stated that the grant of the new licenses reflects the company's leading position in the industry and the quality of its operations. He also emphasized the importance of Benchmark's genetics operations in supplying bio-secure salmon eggs to producers year-round. The new licenses will enable the company to further increase the security of supply of high-quality eggs with high-performing genetic traits, supporting its mission to drive sustainability in aquaculture.
Benchmark Holdings is a market-leading aquaculture biotechnology company that focuses on delivering products and solutions in genetics, advanced nutrition, and health to improve yield, growth, and animal health and welfare in aquaculture. The company operates globally in 26 countries and serves major aquaculture species such as salmon, shrimp, sea bass, bream, and tilapia.