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World Heritage Salmon secures long-term genetics agreement
25 February 2021
World Heritage Salmon secures long-term genetics agreement
World Heritage Salmon (WHS), which will produce Atlantic salmon in the discontinued olivine mines in Sunnylvsfjorden, Norway, has entered into a five-year contractual agreement with Benchmark Genetics (BG) for supplies of genetics adapted to land-based farming. The collaboration also includes a mutual exchange of expertise.
WHS plans an annual production of up to 100,000 tonnes of salmon, which equals a yearly demand of 20 - 25 million ova through the year. The contract is initially for five years starting 2023, and with a further option for additional five years.
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