American Aquafarms founder: We never had plans to use GM salmon eggs

'None of the information provided addresses the genetics questions with regard to eggs sourced from AquaBounty,' the state's commissioner said.

Mikael Roenes, founder of American Aquafarms and Norway-based Purecod, told IntraFish the plan was always to use non-genetically modified eggs from AquaBounty for its 30,000 metric-ton closed-containment facility. — Mikael Roenes, founder of American Aquafarms and Norway-based Purecod, told IntraFish the plan was always to use non-genetically modified eggs from AquaBounty for its 30,000 metric-ton closed-containment facility.Photo: Mikal Roenes

Rachel Sapin

Published 22 April 2022, 20:06Updated 22 April 2022, 20:42

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