Benchmark Genetics Iceland

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐏𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 🐟 This week, Benchmark Genetics welcomed Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, Iceland's Minister of Justice, along with MPs, to showcase our cutting-edge aquaculture operations at our land-based units producing families, broodstock and ova for the global Atlantic Salmon industry🟠🟠🟠 Our CEO, Benedikt Hálfdanarson Hálfdánarson, warmly welcomed our guests. Axel Fannar Borgarsson the Station Manager of our Incubation Center, along with Guðmundur S Benediktsson, Station Manager at Vogavík, guided them through our facilities. Our guests had a tour of the incubation center /Hrognahús and got a chance to observe our broodstock at various developmental stages. The visit also offered insight into our crucial Monday morning routines, when staff assess broodstock readiness for spawning. The Head of Production at Benchmark Genetics, Dr. Jónas Jónasson praises the Icelandic government for supporting the aquaculture industry, particularly as it becomes one of the country’s key economic drivers. “The government has been very supportive, but they are also focused on ensuring that the industry remains sustainable. All our licenses comply with strict Icelandic environmental laws, and there’s a strong focus on minimizing the industry’s impact on nature. Iceland’s unique land and water resources make it attractive for land-based projects, and the regulators are positive about these developments.” – he highlights. It is invaluable to have the opportunity to showcase our operations and provide insight into our work, and we truly appreciate that these key representatives took the time to visit us! 👉 Read more about the visit and Benchmark’s vision here: https://lnkd.in/dXjPz6uf #benchmarkgenetics #aquaculture #iceland #salmonfarming

The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA) is pleased to present its 2024 Fall Research, Science, and Technology Forum - an important event contributing to the aquaculture industry’s evolution and growth🌊 The ACFFA organizes Atlantic Canada’s premier aquaculture research conference every year, bringing together industry professionals to learn about the latest trends, opportunities, innovations, and research in the sector🐟 Dr. Andrew Cree Preston, Lead Trait Development at Benchmark Genetics, will be speaking about "Atlantic Salmon Genetics and Breeding Technologies" at ACFFA's Fall Forum in St. Andrew's on 7 November in New Brunswick, Canada, and will provide valuable insights, especially for those interested in advancements in aquaculture🧬 Check Out the Program for Fall Forum 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/dFatENwT #FALLFORUM2024 #benchmarkgenetics

𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 The Icelandic aquaculture industry has witnessed incredible growth, but to fully unlock its potential, it needs the talents and perspectives of both men and women. At the recent Lagarlíf/Aqua-Ice conference in Reykjavik, a new initiative, Konur í eldi (Women in Aquaculture), was launched to inspire more women to join and thrive in this vital sector. ➡️ Discover why aquaculture offers a wealth of opportunities for women and how diversity can drive innovation and sustainability in this sector. Guðbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir, Executive Assistant and Communication Specialist at Benchmark Genetics Iceland, shares her inspiring journey, insights, and hopes for a more inclusive future in aquaculture in this article: https://lnkd.in/d9YvDHaX #Aquaculture #GenderDiversity #BenchmarkGenetics #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #WomenInAquaculture

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 - Framúrskarandi fyrirtæki Yesterday, Benchmark Genetics Iceland was awarded the prestigious "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝" certificate by Creditinfo Group—for the fifth consecutive year! Creditinfo Iceland has analyzed Icelandic companies annually for 14 years, recognizing top performers for their outstanding achievements. Founded in 1991, Benchmark Genetics Iceland is a trusted provider of improved genetic material to the global salmon farming industry. Our unique location on Iceland’s Southwest coast enables us to produce salmon ova year-round while maintaining the highest biosecurity standards. We’re proud to be among the top 2% of Icelandic companies designated as 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 - a success attributed to the dedication of our Icelandic team and strong partnerships with our clients. Meeting the strict criteria for this recognition is a testament to our resilience and excellence in the aquaculture industry. In the photo, Benedikt Hálfdanarson, CEO, Omar Bjarnason, CFO, proudly accept the certificate on behalf of all our employees in Iceland. Congratulations to the entire team! #benchmarkgenetics #iceland #aquaculture #salmonova #creditinfo #framúrskarandifyrirtæki

Benchmark Genetics Iceland Strongest in Iceland fifth year in a row! #creditinfo #framúrskarandifyrirtæki

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 – 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉ó𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐉ó𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Over recent decades, Iceland’s aquaculture has evolved from humble beginnings into a vital pillar of the nation’s economy 🇮🇸 We spoke with Dr. Jónas Jónasson, Benchmark Genetics’ Head of Production, who has been instrumental in this transformation since its early days. A leading voice in Icelandic aquaculture, Dr. Jónasson shares valuable insights on the industry’s progress and future with Iceland’s unique land and water resources 🌊🐟 Visit our website to read the interview with Dr. Jónasson https://lnkd.in/d9wx-rMH #benchmarkgenetics

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤! Exciting news is on the way! The latest edition of Benchmark Salmon News is coming out next week, and you won't want to miss it. Explore Iceland’s aquaculture landscape, where Benchmark’s expertise in genetics, innovative technologies, and biosecure facilities play a central role🐟🇮🇸 Sign up today as the first to receive updates, insights, exciting stories, and more! Just click the link below to sign up: https://lnkd.in/dfgccrC2 Get ready to dive into the latest updates from us🌊 #benchmarkgenetics

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐤𝐣𝐚𝐯í𝐤 🌊 This week, Benchmark Genetics enjoyed participating in Aqua Ice 2024 at the stunning Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavík🇮🇸 🟠Our team spent two fantastic days connecting with our customers and partners, engaging in insightful discussions, and sharing our experience for sustainable aquaculture development🐟 Thank you to Lagarlíf for hosting such a well-organized and inspiring conference! We look forward to building on these connections and continuing our journey together✨ #wearebenchmark #benchmarkgenetics #iceland #aquaculture

Yesterday, we had the pleasure to welcome the Laxey management to our Vogar breeding and incubation center🟠🟠🟠 Laxey is a land-based producer based in Heimaey in the Westman Islands with the aim to produce 32.000 tons of salmon in the future. An exciting journey that Benchmark is happy to support through supplies of genetics adapted to their production system🐟 #rasfarming #benchmargenetics #salmonova #aquaculture #sustainability #iceland

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐈𝐂𝐄🐟❄️ Please stop by our stand at Eyri 2nd floor to chat with our wonderful team members to learn more about our all-year-round salmon ova supplies from our biosecure sites with the highest levels of biosecurity. Also, we are strongly represented at the conference with Benchmark speakers, who will represent the latest updates in the aquaculture industry🐟🟠🧬 Dr. Jónas Jónasson and Dr. Ólafur Hjörtur Kristjánsson, in two separate speaks, will present genetics’ role in shaping the future of aquaculture. 📅 8th & 9th October 2024 📍 Harpa Conference Centre, the largest conference hall in Iceland at the harbor of Reykjavík Program details available here: https://lnkd.in/exN_Eb2s Lagarlíf #BenchmarkGenetics #AquaIce2024 #Aquaculture #Innovation #SustainableSeafood