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Hendrix Genetics Acquires Landcatch & LNS

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THE NETHERLANDS - Hendrix Genetics has announced the completed acquisition of UK Landcatch & Landcatch Natural Selection (LNS) from Lithgows Limited. The acquisition marks the companies first move into aquaculture breeding.

Thijs Hendrix, President of the multi-species breeding company, Hendrix Genetics, said: “Today, Hendrix Genetics enters the world of aquaculture breeding, a natural fit with our existing multi-species portfolio.”

Hugh Currie, Managing Director of Landcatch & LNS, which supplies Atlantic salmon eggs and juveniles, added: “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.”

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