Hendrix Genetics completes acquisition of Landcatch & LNS

This step marks an important milestone for Hendrix Genetics and Landcatch / LNS. “Today, Hendrix Genetics enters the world of aquaculture breeding, a natural fit with our existing multi-species portfolio,” said Thijs Hendrix, Président of Hendrix Genetics. “It is a great day for our customers and employees as we are now linked with a global leader in animal genetics. We are excited by the possibilities this brings,” commented Hugh Currie, Managing Director of Landcatch & LNS.

Landcatch is a leading supplier of Atlantic salmon eggs and juveniles. Its land-based Breeding and production sites in Scotland have unmatched biosecurity standards. LNS (Landcatch Natural Selection) is a specialist breeding company, which applies advanced selective breeding technologies to the Landcatch strain of Atlantic salmon. LNS also provides its technologies and expertise in other fields of animal breeding.