SalmoBreed AS and Akvaforsk Genetics Center AS merge to become Benchmark Genetics Norway AS

Benchmark owned Akvaforsk Genetics Centre AS, and SalmoBreed AS have merged to establish Benchmark Genetics Norway AS. The combined organisation will further strengthen the Benchmark’s offering to deliver continuous genetic improvements and support aquaculture producers to increase quality, yield, health and welfare.

The merged company has 36 employees, of which a total number of 22 either holds a PhD or Masters degrees. All the employees concerned will remain in their positions in the merged entity.