Benchmark Genetics is a leader in aquaculture genetics, with a presence in every major aquaculture market and for a wide range of species. Our five in-house breeding programmes focus on three main species: salmon, shrimp and tilapia.

We are a leading provider of genetic services based on a wealth of experience from 30 applied breeding programmes covering 20 species in 16 countries.

Benchmark Genetics combines the companies:

  • Benchmark Genetics Norway AS
  • Benchmark Genetics Iceland H.F.
  • Benchmark Genetics Chile
  • Spring Genetics
  • and Benchmark Genetics Shrimp.

Our breeding centres are located in Norway, Iceland, Chile, the USA, Brazil and Colombia.

Our strategy is based on innovation, using modern breeding technologies such as QTL and Genomic Selection. While technology is an important foundation of what we do, we believe in customer focus. Long-term collaborations and partnerships with leading aquaculture companies are equally important when working on genetic improvements and developing new products and services.

We also believe in technical support so that our customers can realise the potential of our genetics. Our sales teams have several technical specialists covering the three main product types, as well as various production systems, including RAS.

Benchmark Genetics is part of the UK-listed Benchmark Holdings plc group.