CEO of Hendrix Genetics: “Our impact carries great responsibility”

Richard Maatman, CEO of Hendrix Genetics. Photo: Van Assendelft
Richard Maatman, CEO of Hendrix Genetics. Photo: Van Assendelft
Hendrix Genetics aims to become the number 1 or 2 in every animal species with which it is active. The recent acquisition of Danish Genetics underscores this ambition. The company is currently exploring opportunities in laying hens and slower-growing broilers in China and Europe. Capital is available for acquisitions. Nearly half of the world’s egg consumption comes from hens originating from Hendrix Genetics’ breeding programmes. For pork, this share is 15%, and for trout a quarter. “W


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