Regal Springs brings Benchmark Genetics on board

Regal Springs has major operations in Indonesia, Honduras and Mexico, with the US being its largest market. This agreement gives Regal Springs access to Benchmark’s team of experts and support systems for selective breeding programmes across 20 different species.

“We believe that Benchmark Genetics will contribute assisting us in finding solutions to continuously improve our environmental, social and governance strategy, through better health, yield and animal welfare,” said Oscar Garay Krogh, global head of farming at Regal Springs.

Tilapia accounts for around 10% of the global finfish aquaculture production with almost seven megatonnes produced worldwide.

Morten Rye, director of genetics at Benchmark Genetics, said that the two companies shared the same values of sustainability and commitment to local communities. “We are proud to assist Regal Springs’ with realising their ambitious goal for the company’s genetic work.

“In addition to better animal welfare, genetic improvements also will lead to higher production efficiency and reduced costs,” he said.