Spring Genetics News Today

The Marine Science Institute (Labomar) in Fortaleza, Brazil, Miami-based Spring Genetics Tilapia, and Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS have published a study that analyzes the impact of krill meal in the reproductive performance and quantity of offspring of Nile tilapia. In more detail, the study shows that introducing krill meal in this species will result in higher egg production and larval survival, more spawning females, and higher fat content in the egg composition.

A new partnership agreement between FAI and Spring Genetics aims to promote improved welfare standards for farmed tilapia, with a particular focus across the Americas.

After leading a management buyout of Spring Genetics from Benchmark, Hideyoshi Segovia Uno is working hard to help ensure the international tilapia sector – particularly in Latin America (LATAM) – succeeds, in the face of a raft of emerging challenges.

Benchmark Holdings has acquired two new aquaculture licenses, soon after it announced a management buyout of its Spring Genetics subsidiary.

The biotechnology company, which specialises in the breeding and genetics of tilapia, last week announced the successful completion of a management buyout from the previous owner, Benchmark Holdings.

Harare, Zimbabwe-based Lake Harvest Group has appointed Atle Eide as chairman of its board of directors.