After more than five years of R&D and systematical breeding work, GenoMar introduces new disease resistant products addressing one of the most economically important diseases in Nile tilapia. Repeated laboratory tests and a field trial have demonstrated an increased survivability of approximately 30 percent for the tilapia selected for streptococcosis resistance.

Piscicultura Aquabel Ltd, Brazilian largest tilapia fingerling and juvenile producer is becoming AquaGenetics do Brasil Ltd as part of the business restructuring following the acquisition of AquaAmerica in 2Q 2020.

As part of its ongoing investment programme, the GenoMar Genetics Group, which distributes tilapia genetic products under the brands GenoMar, Aquabel and AquaAmerica has announced the building of a new tilapia breeding and genetics center in the state of Tocantins, Brazil.