Benchmark Holdings is a company based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, that offers a range of technical services, products, and expertise to support the development of global food and farming industries, with a particular emphasis on aquaculture. The company operates through three main segments: Genetics, Advanced Nutrition, and Health. The Genetics segment focuses on salmon breeding technologies, while the Advanced Nutrition segment manufactures specialized nutrition and health products for the aquaculture sector, generating the majority of revenue. The Health segment provides additional health products tailored to the aquaculture market. Benchmark Holdings was founded in 2000 and has established a presence in various regions, including Norway, Vietnam, and Ecuador, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices in the food supply chain.
INVE Aquaculture specialize in providing state-of-the-art solutions in three main domains that are essential to aquaculture production: optimization of animal nutrition, careful management of animal health and rigorous control of the culture environment.
Akvaforsk Genetics has extensive experience in design, implementation and routine technical operation from more than 25 applied selective breeding programs for fish and crustacean species in Europe, Asia and Latin America. These programs cover the majority of the commercially important farmed aquaculture species, including salmonids, tilapias, marine fish and shrimp. We routinely conduct external reviews of third party broodstock management and breeding program operations.
Tomalgae C.V.B.A, based in Nevele, Belgium, specializes in the production of freeze-dried microalgae primarily for use in hatcheries for shrimp and fish. The company's products serve as nutritional supplements that enhance the performance and quality of larvae in aquaculture settings. Additionally, Tomalgae produces and markets algae feedstock utilized in the formulation of nutraceuticals, including astaxanthin and Omega 3 oil, catering to both human and animal nutrition. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Benchmark Holdings plc.
Improve International Limited, founded in 1998 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom, specializes in professional development courses for veterinary surgeons. The company organizes continuing professional development (CPD) programs across the UK, Republic of Ireland, Scandinavia, and mainland Europe. Improve International aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of veterinary professionals through a variety of training courses designed to be practical and progressively structured. It focuses on delivering educational opportunities that support veterinarians in their professional growth and adaptation to real-life practice demands. As of January 31, 2015, Improve International operates as a subsidiary of Benchmark Holdings plc.
SalmoBreed AS is a company in the development, production and sale of salmon cargo to customers in Norway and Europe. Our products are based on long breeding traditions in combination with modern and advanced genetic research methods. Through breeding and genetics, we have secured increased growth, higher quality and improved disease and lice resistance, and hence helped to make the farming industry more sustainable and profitable.
Stofnfiskur is an aquatic breeding company focused on supporting sustainable aquaculture globally. The firm specializes in producing disease-free, fast-growing, and robust salmon eggs, catering to the fish farming industry worldwide. Additionally, Stofnfiskur develops genetic material for salmon production and provides GIFT (Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapia) material for tilapia in Asia. The company offers consulting, research, and development services related to selective breeding programs for various aquaculture species, enabling clients to enhance their production capabilities and meet the demands of the industry.
FAI Aquaculture
Acquisition in 2014
FAI Aquaculture is provides fish farming services and offers in-house and publicly funded research in marine aquaculture.
5m is part of the Knowledge Services Division of Benchmark Holdings, which supports education and knowledge transfer across the global food supply chain industries: agriculture, aquaculture and veterinary. 5m’s online media platforms, digital and print magazines, books, events and educational programmes support collaboration and information sharing in the animal health and aquaculture sectors, with a growing global digital audience of over six million unique visitors per year.
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