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Nov. 24, 2021, by Marcel Huijsmans

Paine Schwartz Makes Strategic Investment in Hendrix Genetics

Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with respect to a new strategic investment by Paine Schwa…

Sept. 23, 2021, by Marcel Huijsmans

Team of scientists identifies disease resistance gene in salmon

A gene with a major role in resistance to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) that can cause high mortality levels in farmed salmon and trout has been identified in a study by a team of scien…

Dec. 4, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans

Hendrix Genetics appoints Jolanda van Haarlem as future CEO

Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Jolanda van Haarlem as Chief Executive Officer. She will join Hendrix Genetics as from March 1, 2021 and a…

Oct. 19, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans

Hendrix Genetics expands global shrimp breeding activities into Indonesia

With the formation of a new company, PT Kona Bay Indonesia, Hendrix Genetics will establish a broodstock multiplication centre for the benefit of the Indonesian shrimp industry. Beginning early 2021,…

Aug. 28, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans

Underwater vision technology offers advancement in aquaculture breeding selection

Hendrix Genetics and Plant & Food Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop underwater vision technology for measuring aquaculture breeding stock, using trout as a test cas…

Aug. 6, 2019, by Rodrigo Torrijo

What goes into high quality salmon?

Salmon is rich in numerous vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Consumers are increasingly attracted to salmon for its reputation as a healthy protein source. To make sure high quality is delivered to c…

June 26, 2019, by David Danson

Salmon farming in the desert

When thinking about salmon farming locations, Norway, Chile, and Scotland come to mind. Now, thanks to innovative thinking and collaboration, Dubai can be added to the list. Our salmon business in Sc…

Feb. 27, 2019, by Rianne Strik

How to explain the evolution of animal breeding in one minute

Ever felt at a loss when asked how animal breeding factors into the food chain?

Feb. 12, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans

Hendrix Genetics and Nutreco partner to deliver sustainable shrimp solutions in Ecuador

Hendrix Genetics, in partnership with Nutreco and Ecuacultivos, will invest in Ecuador to establish a state-of-the-art shrimp hatchery. The hatchery will deliver high quality, high health Pacific whi…

Aug. 7, 2018, by Carlos Lobos Blumenfeldt

Rooted in right from the start

To say that our products are right from the start is easy, to live according to this fundamental principle is another thing entirely.

June 6, 2018, by Neil Manchester

Rodrigo Torrijo elected to SalmonChile board of directors

Rodrigo Torrijo of Hendrix Genetics to sit on the board of directors for SalmonChile.

Nov. 15, 2017, by Neil Manchester

Partnerships are fundamental to success

Success in business can be measured in many ways. Hendrix Genetics believes that to have a strong bottom line, we need to be successful on many fronts. Our salmon breeding program in Chile is an exce…