I am excited about taking up this important role in the newly-created aquaculture unit within Hendrix Genetics as we seek to develop existing operations and explore opportunities in new species and new market areas.

We are delighted this major and exciting deal has now been concluded and we can now begin the integration process to bring together three world-leading companies with the goal of becoming one of the main global players in salmon and trout.

This is a very exciting investment which will see Troutlodge and us make a further significant impact in world aquaculture

We are excited to bring this advance in technology to market and to take a step forward in reducing the impact of sea lice on welfare and performance of salmon.

The way we do business is important and this survey will help Landcatch and Hendrix Genetics to understand more about what our clients really want.

This development takes selective breeding programmes to a whole new level. It is an extension to the selective breeding of salmon, allowing more accurate identification of the best fish to create healthier and more robust offspring.

“Being shortlisted for this prestigious honour is exciting and is a tribute to the continuing hard work and dedication shown by the teams at Landcatch and Roslin who are constantly pushing scientific boundaries to find natural improvements to salmon breeding programmes.”

We’re delighted to have won this recognition. It’s the only standard recognised across Europe in this field, and we’ve worked hard to win it.

“This is a significant milestone for Landcatch and the aquaculture industry. This is available now, and the fact that we’ve achieved this breakthrough a year ahead of schedule is to be welcomed.

“We are the first salmon breeding company to be doing this. We have done a lot of background work to get to this point and now it’s time to start the real evaluation on Scottish salmon. It’s a new chapter in a very exciting story.”