Dr Gherman will be responsible as key account manager for Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova and Dr Fruk as key account manager for Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Albania.

Dr Marius Gherman, Key Account Manager said: "The choice for Hypor was easy. Hypor has quality products, a good service level and they listen to their customers. I will function as a bridge between Hypor and my network. In this way customers can benefit from the knowledge, support and best genetics."

Dr Fruk, DMV, Key Account Manager said: "Having experience in the complete pork chain, from the start with insemination up to slaughter en meeting the meat demands our market has, I know Hypor has the best solutions for my clients to be successful. The balanced breeding focus makes us leader in our market."

Mr Ton ten Dam, Manager Hypor Central Eastern Europe said: "Having good partnerships fits the Hypor strategy; expanding our global breeding network with strong local partners known for delivering top quality service and support to the producers."

From left to right: Raf Beeren, Antoon van den Berg, Tihomir Fruk, Ton ten Dam, Marius Gherman, Gerjan van Alst, Thijs Hendrix