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𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🇮🇸 Icelanders have learned how to work with nature, not against it, to not only survive but thrive in a challenging environment. They bring that resilience and dedication to excellence to every aspect of what they do🌊 As the Production Optimizer and Site Manager at Arnarlax’s freshwater facility, Kristine Aarnes brings a lifetime of dedication and expertise to Iceland’s growing aquaculture industry. Kristine emphasizes that the role of a site manager is much more than a job - it’s a lifestyle. From her beginnings in Norway to her impactful role in Iceland, Kristine shares her journey, her vision for gender diversity, and her commitment to sustainable growth in aquaculture🐟 Read about Kristina's inspiring story and how her work helps shape the future of Icelandic salmon production here: https://lnkd.in/ercPnwhZ To read more about Arnalax visit their website: https://lnkd.in/ddQJDfmj #Aquaculture #Sustainability #BenchmarkGenetics #Arnarlax #WomenInAquaculture #Innovation

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬🐟 Last week, BioMar Norge and Benchmark gathered customers together for a freshwater seminar at the beautiful Hardangerfjord Hotell. The event featured presentations on relevant areas such as Feed, Genetics, Research, and Production - all designed to facilitate the sharing and exchange of best practices for salmon production in freshwater. Thommy R Holmvåg, Commercial Lead Genetics at Benchmark Genetics presented the latest updates on salmon ova production and discussed incubation temperature. Our Sales & Documentation Manager, Stein Johannessen held a presentation about the significance of Benchmark Lønningdal - the heart of our breeding program for the SalmoBreed strain and the production of our broodstock and genetic families. Erik Burgerhout from Nofima shared insights from the FHF project SalmoCode, along with recent findings on early life stages in salmon embryo development. Ida Beitnes Johansen from NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences provided an in-depth presentation on how temperature impacts heart health and development in salmon production. Terje Ljones from Framo Aquaculture had a talk about active flow control.   Additionally, smolt producers such as Ænes Inkubator AS and Hardingsmolt AS contributed by sharing the latest updates from their RAS facilities and discussing their experiences with technical and biological parameters in their production processes. Kristian Tuff Carlsen from BioMar gave a presentation about the role of feeding in salmon production as one of the most successful factors, and Julie Elise Trovaag, Customer Advisor Land-Based at BioMar, explained what salmon feed is made of. Thank you for joining us at the workshop - we appreciate your participation and hope you found it valuable! 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 - 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 https://lnkd.in/dVQguMeM #benchmarkgenetics #BioMar #seafoodinnovation #salmonfarming #biotechnolodgy #norway #salmongenetics

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Over the following weeks, we'll be sharing how our dedicated Benchmark Genetics team can make a real difference to productivity and welfare in hatcheries and farms worldwide. This week we introduce Ruben Helmersen Johansen, our Sales and Technical Associate, who answers the question "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬?". He is deeply committed to our values, products, services, and people. Benchmark is not solely focused on products such as salmon ova or genetic services, provided by Benchmark Genetic Services. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a knowledgeable team with diverse skills and backgrounds. Our personnel are trained in various professions, including genetics and aquaculture farming, and have experience with best practices from multiple countries. We listen, support, and deliver best practices, continuously refining protocols for sustainable production. By partnering with us, you gain access to insights and expert advice tailored to help you succeed with our salmon genetics. Please, contact our commercial team at support@bmkgenetics.com to connect with the right experts for your unique challenges! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! #AskTheExpert #MeetOurExperts #DrivingSustainabilityInAquaculture #benchmarkgenetics

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 🦐 Shrimp aquaculture, essential to the global seafood supply chain, has been continuously challenged with infectious disease outbreaks that threaten production stability and, consequently, the economic security of farming communities worldwide🌍 Benchmark Genetics’ research, conducted through a challenge test experiment on a population from its breeding program in Colombia, demonstrates the feasibility of using genetic selection to enhance disease resistance in shrimp. We are thrilled to share our research findings with the aquaculture community and have already implemented these findings into practice, applying genomic selection in its breeding program to produce shrimp lines with improved resistance to co-infection by Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) and White Feces Syndrome (WFS) in white-leg shrimp. “This study reinforces our commitment to pioneering genetics-based solutions and highlights our dedication to enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of shrimp farming worldwide,” said Carlos Lozano, Lead Shrimp & Tilapia Breeding Program at Benchmark Genetics. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dT5gA2-n Benchmark Genetics Shrimp Hossein Yazdi Edna Constanza Erazo Ross Houston Kahsay Gebremariam Nirea Bruno Decock Carolina Penaloza Navarro Marcela Salaza Andres Suarez Benchmark Genetic Services #benchmarkgenetics #selectivebreeding #shrimpfarmig

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝🇮🇸 Yesterday, Benchmark Genetics Iceland was awarded the prestigious "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝" certificate by Creditinfo Group - for the fifth consecutive year! Creditinfo 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, and Omar Bjarnason, Chief Financial Officer at Benchmark Genetics Iceland, proudly accept the certificate on behalf of all our employees in Iceland🤍💙❤️ Congratulations to the entire team! #benchmarkgenetics #iceland #aquaculture #salmonova

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 – 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉ó𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐉ó𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Aquaculture in Iceland has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, developing from modest beginnings into a promising fourth pillar of the Icelandic economy 🇮🇸 To gain insight into this journey, we sat down with Dr. Jónas Jónasson, Head of Production at Benchmark Genetics, who has been deeply involved in the industry since its early days! Dr. Jónasson is a recognized figure in Icelandic aquaculture and offers a unique perspective on its growth and future potential🌊🐟 "Most of the companies operating in Iceland today have strong ties to Norway,” Jónas highlights, “and they’ve brought a wealth of experience from salmon farming in cold environments." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d9wx-rMH #benchmarkgenetics

We are thrilled to be invited to Microteket 2024, where the main topic this year will focus on feed and feeding from fry to smolt🐟 This is a valuable arena where Cargill brings together key players and facilitates new learning and networking across companies and research environments. From genetics and egg welfare to temperature control and the latest innovations in start-feeding techniques, this year’s event will cover essential topics addressing today’s challenges in salmon production🌊 Kate Furhovden Stenerud, Commercial Director, Salmon at Benchmark will talk about how important egg welfare is for sustainable salmon production from ova incubation to the first feeding stage, at the event in Bergen on November 19–20 at Grand Hotel Terminus.   Our business is based on more than 50 years of experience in delivering high-quality genetic material to the global Atlantic salmon market. We look forward to sharing our expertise and engaging in discussions on the latest advancements in aquaculture innovation and technology! #benchmarkgenetics #salmonfarming #aquaculture #salmonova

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. 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 update from us🐟🌊 #benchmarkgenetics

Vi gratulerer Cryogenetics med nye eiere! Teknologien for nedfrysing av melke er svært viktig for den genetiske utviklingen av havbruksnæringen, og Benchmark Genetics har siden 2018 bygget opp egne in-house laboratorier for kryokonservering av melke fra våre egne stamfisk i Norge, Island og Chile. På denne måten sikrer vi at vi har sperm fra de beste hanfiskene i avlsprogrammet tilgjengelig for både kunderogn og til å produsere neste generasjon av stamfisk. Vi sikrer også stabilitet i tilgang på melke gjennom hele året, og en sikkerhet i at vi har melke på lager om noe uforutsett skulle skje i produksjonen. Benchmark har en markedsandel på levering av rogn på ca 30% i Norge, og ca 50% i Europa. Gjennom kryokonservering bidrar vi til å løfte næringen videre på viktige genetiske egenskaper som sykdomsresistens og tilvekst.

This week, the Benchmark team attended the "Smolt Production of the Future" conference in Sunndalsøra, which was a great success🌊 Over two days, more than 150 participants from the aquaculture industry worldwide, the research community, the Norwegian government, and the investment sectors gathered to discuss the future of smolt production based on cutting-edge research. It was fantastic to see how knowledge from research and industry merged, creating a strong foundation for future growth and innovation in sustainable aquaculture🐟 Commercial Director for Salmon at Benchmark, Kate Furhovden Stenerud, held a presentation “Genetics adapted to new forms of operation and innovation” and highlighted how traditional breeding work goes hand in hand with new technology into the future🟠 Even Tronstad Sagebakken, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries, joined the Smolt Conference and emphasized the critical need to improve fish welfare in Norwegian aquaculture. With alarming mortality rates in 2023, the government is considering new regulations, including potentially pricing poor welfare practices to incentivize sustainable practices and reduce environmental impacts🌍 Collaboration between research institutions, the aquaculture industry, and policymakers will be key to this shift. We at Benchmark look forward to seeing the exciting collaborations that will emerge from these discussions. Thanks to Nofima for organizing such a great event and networking opportunities with aquaculture industry leaders🌊🐟 #benchmarkgenetics #AquacultureInnovation #SustainableFarming #ResearchAndIndustry #SmoltProduction #AquacultureFuture