Hendrix Genetics has launched Kona Bay Balance Pro, a next-generation shrimp genetics solution engineered to enhance performance, resilience, and sustainability across the aquaculture value chain.
Hendrix Genetics has announced the launch of a new addition to its shrimp genetics portfolio: the Kona Bay Balance Pro. Developed by the company’s shrimp division, the Kona Bay Balance Pro is highlighted as a next-generation shrimp genetics solution engineered to enhance performance, resilience, and sustainability across the aquaculture value chain.
The product was officially introduced at the Hatch India Show 2025, held at the Radisson Blu in Visakhapatnam, India on October 30-31. The launch event featured remarks from Naomi Duijvesteijn, Global Sustainability Director at Hendrix Genetics, who emphasized the strategic relevance of Balance Pro in promoting responsible aquaculture practices.
As with all products in the Kona Bay product portfolio, Kona Bay Balance Pro is a non-ablation breeding solution, eliminating the need for eyestalk ablation and thereby promoting animal welfare without compromising performance or resilience across production cycles. According to the company’s statement, this innovation aligns with global sustainability standards and reinforces Hendrix Genetics’ commitment to ethical breeding practices.
“The Balance Pro product is the answer to unpredictability in shrimp farming,” stated Deepak Patnaik, Commercial Director at Kona Bay. “Designed to reduce variability and improve predictability, it delivers faster growth, higher productivity, and improved resilience.”
To meet the operational needs of shrimp hatcheries and producers, Kona Bay Balance Pro offers a compelling combination of measurable outcomes, economic efficiency, and environmental stewardship, Hendrix Genetics explains. Key performance indicators include superior growth rates, enhanced survival, and optimized feed conversion – enabling producers to maximize yield and profitability. Developed through a robust breeding program, Kona Bay Balance Pro also ensures reliable performance across generations, reducing variability and enhancing predictability.
