Hendrix Genetics today announced the publication of its new Sustainability Report, outlining how sustainability is embedded across its breeding programs, operations and partnerships, and how the company is strengthening its long-term approach to responsible animal genetics.
Active across species and regions, Hendrix Genetics contributes to food production systems worldwide through its animal genetics expertise. Its breeding programs affect animal performance, welfare, efficiency and farming outcomes. The Sustainability Report highlights how these responsibilities are addressed within a strengthened, long-term sustainability strategy.
Richard Maatman, Chief Executive Officer of Hendrix Genetics said,
“We operate at a point in the value chain where our choices have long-term consequences.”
He added,
“This report shows how sustainability is embedded in our breeding programs, our operations and our partnerships.”
Building on years of responsible practice, Hendrix Genetics has refined its sustainability approach to better reflect changing expectations from society, customers and regulators, while staying closely connected to day-to-day decision-making. The report describes the integration of sustainability considerations across three strategic pillars: Care for Animals, Climate Resilience and Social Entrepreneurship.
With a focus on long-term progress, the company emphasizes Innovation, Collaboration and measurable improvement. Genetics plays a central role in this approach, contributing to healthier animals, more efficient use of resources and improved resilience across different production systems and geographies.
“Sustainability delivers impact when it is tangible and actionable,”
said Naomi Duijvesteijn, Global Sustainability Director at Hendrix Genetics.
“Our strategy brings focus and accountability to the topics where we can make the greatest difference – for animals, for people and for the planet.”
The new Sustainability Report also increases transparency on how Hendrix Genetics understands and manages its environmental and social impacts, including insights into greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, circularity, workforce topics and responsible sourcing. It highlights how global policies are combined with local implementation, allowing the company to operate consistently while responding to different regional realities.
As Hendrix Genetics continues to develop its sustainability approach in the coming years, its ambition remains unchanged: to set a benchmark for responsible animal breeding and help build food systems that are resilient, inclusive and sustainable for future generations.
The Sustainability Report is available as of today and provides further detail on the company’s strategy, governance and initiatives.
Strengthening aquaculture communities
The report mentioned its participation in AquaGene Vietnam since 2025. Hendrix Genetics joined the ShrimpTech Vietnam consortium and introduced AquaGene Vietnam, a project focused on advancing shrimp genetics and supporting Vietnam’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector. The consortium brings together Dutch and Vietnamese partners, including Rynan Technologies, Larive International, and Lugten Aquaculture, to create an integrated, innovation-driven ecosystem. AquaGene Vietnam was presented at the Vietnam-Netherlands Business Forum, highlighting strong Dutch Vietnamese collaboration and our commitment to sustainable aquaculture.
ShrimpTech Vietnam rejects siloed approaches and instead applies a multi-partner, system-level model. Each organization contributes complementary expertise: from nutrition and environmental management to shrimp health, microbiology, feeding behavior, and governance. This structure allows challenges to be addressed holistically, ensuring solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and grounded in evidence. The full report can be accessed online via this link.
