Edition 01- 2024 – Salmon Newsletter

Welcome to the 1st edition of Benchmark Salmon News for 2024!

As we gear up for an exciting spring filled with events, we are thrilled to announce the fast-approaching NASF next week, where Benchmark will take part in the New Breeding Technology Session and host a Meet & Greet event at our Bergen office.

In this edition, discover the launch of our new Genetic Product Portfolio and the innovative CleanTreat® Integrated system.

Meet Berta Contreras, our newly appointed General Manager in Chile, as she shares her extensive 20-year experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry and her perspective on gender equality.

Explore these articles and more, and don’t forget to share with your colleagues and industry network.

New Salmon Ova Products

In 2024 Benchmark Genetics launches a new optimised Salmon Ova Product Line with refined selection methods designed to elevate genetic performance with enhanced selection intensity of traits for salmon growth and robustness.

New Breeding Technologies Session at NASF

Join us March 5th in Bergen, Norway. Benchmark and IMR have a session on New Breeding Technologies with experts from renowned research institutions and industry leaders.

CleanTreat® Integrated: Revolutionizing Aquaculture Water Purification

The existing CleanTreat® system utilizes two vessels. In collaboration with MMC First Process we are moving towards one integrated wellboat solution.

Important woman in aquaculture in Chile: Berta Contreras

With long experience from the Chilean salmon industry, Berta now lead our operations in Chile. With enthusiasm and energy, she is working to grow the company’s positioning in this market.

Upcoming Events

Keep up to date on where to find us, what presentations we have planned and any other event activities we arrange.

North Atlantic Seafood Forum 2024 , Norway

March 5th -7th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bergen

Ross Houston, Director of Genetics and Innovation, Benchmark, will present at the session New Breeding Technologies,

 March 5th at 2:00-5:00 PM.

A presentation by Trond Williksen, CEO of Benchmark Holdings

March 7th at 11.30 AM.

 March 6th  5-7 PM, Open House event in the Benchmark Bergen office

 

Aqua Sur 2024, Chile 

19-21 March in Puerto Montt

Benchmark will be present with a stand. Please reach out to us if you would like to book a meeting or just pass by for a chat.

 

Havexpo 2024, Norway 

06-08 May in Bergen

Join us at our stand and please reach out to us if you would like to book a meeting.

Check the program for details on presentations from Benchmark Animal Health and Benchmark Genetics.

 

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