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Benchmark Genetics says construction of its new incubation centre in Iceland is on track for completion this summer. The new facility, which will have an annual capacity of 300 million Atlantic salmon ova, is being built next to Benchmark’s existing broodstock and incubation centre in Vogarvik, on the southwest coast. The new facility will hold 10.000 single incubators, of which each will have eggs from a single female fish. The aim is to supply the growing global market for land-based salmon farming. It is planned to be in operation from mid-June this year. Danish supplier AKVA is supplyin...

The contract’s potential volume represents more than 80 million eggs per year at full capacity with the first delivery expected in 2022.

Benchmark Genetics brings in RAS expert By April 6, 2021 09:22 BST Benchmark Genetics, an aquaculture genetics company, appointed Andrew Cree Preston in the role of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) global technical manager [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. We'll send you instructions to reset your password. This field is required to change your password. redirecting... Don't miss a beat Start your week with our Editor's choice Go d indicates our Product updates [x] [x] [x] How we handle...

Preston has solid experience in aquaculture, both in terms of commercial farming and academic research. He has been at AquaMaof since 2017 in different roles, including as its research and development (R&D) manager responsible for the operation and development of RAS production. Report: The Land-Based Salmon Sector Find out why the land-based salmon farming is the hottest topic in aquaculture today with IntraFish's in-depth research. "We are honored that Andrew Preston has wanted to be part of our commercial team. He has an impressive biography and a solid reputation in the aquaculture indus...

World Heritage Salmon secures long-term genetics agreement 25 February 2021 World Heritage Salmon secures long-term genetics agreement World Heritage Salmon (WHS), which will produce Atlantic salmon in the discontinued olivine mines in Sunnylvsfjorden, Norway, has entered into a five-year contractual agreement with Benchmark Genetics (BG) for supplies of genetics adapted to land-based farming. The collaboration also includes a mutual exchange of expertise. WHS plans an annual production of up to 100,000 tonnes of salmon, which equals a yearly demand of 20 - 25 million ova through the year. Th...