GenoMar Genetics Group, which distributes tilapia genetic products, has announced the building of a new tilapia breeding and genetics centre in the state of Tocantins, Brazil.

GenoMar Genetics, the world’s leading tilapia breeding company, has bought the genetics and distribution assets of Brazilian tilapia breeding and distribution company AquaAmerica / AquaPorto.

Biorigin, the Brazilian company that produces fish nutrition, health and welfare products from yeast derivatives, has achieved International Standards Organisation (ISO) environmental certification for its three Brazilian production units.

Hamish Rodger, Global MD of the Fish Vet Group, believes that the Chilean industry needs to emulate the example of the Faroe Islands and use the current biological crisis to radically transform industry practices.  

Chilean Trim-D salmon fillets were traded at an average price of $5.37 per pound in Miami during week 15 - a slight increase compared to the previous week and the 11th week in a row with a price over $4 per pound.