Hendrix Genetics announced that it has acquired full ownership of Hendrix Genetics Swine, the next step in the integration of its global swine genetics activities.
Hendrix Genetics Swine was established following the merger of Hypor and Danish Genetics. The company was formed through a joint venture between Hendrix Genetics and its Danish partners, combining breeding, multiplication and distribution activities within a single swine organization.
The transition to full ownership by Hendrix Genetics is the next step in the continued integration of the swine business, coming nearly two years after the partnership was formed.
The integration included the launch of Nexus 100, the first product developed following the merger of the two organizations, introduced last year.
"Since bringing together the expertise of Hypor and Danish Genetics, we have made significant progress in building a unified swine genetics business," said Richard Maatman, chief executive officer of Hendrix Genetics. "Moving to a fully integrated ownership structure is a natural next step in the integration process. It enables us to operate with greater clarity, speed and alignment while continuing to create value for customers around the world."
Hendrix Genetics said its relationship with its Danish partners will continue to play a role for Hendrix Genetics Swine going forward. "We highly value the contribution, expertise, network and long-term commitment of our Danish partners," Maatman said. "Their farms, deep industry knowledge, network and commitment remain vital to our success. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in the years ahead while building on the strong legacy they have helped create."
Dennis Jørgensen has assumed the role of managing director of the swine activities of Hendrix Genetics, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Jørgensen will lead the integrated swine organization and continue to build on the combined programs of Hypor and Danish Genetics while supporting the further development of the business. Hendrix Genetics Swine will move forward as the Swine Business Unit of Hendrix Genetics, part of the company's global multispecies organization, while maintaining a dedicated focus on serving swine producers worldwide.
The Swine Business Unit of Hendrix Genetics will continue to focus on delivering genetic progress and helping customers address the evolving challenges of pork production, the company said.
Hendrix Genetics is a multispecies animal breeding company with primary activities in layers, turkeys, swine, salmon, trout, shrimp and broiler breeding. With operations in more than 25 countries and approximately 3,000 employees, the company delivers expertise and genetic solutions to animal protein producers worldwide. Hendrix Genetics is jointly owned by its founders, Thijs Hendrix and Antoon van den Berg, and Paine Schwartz Partners.
