benchmark holdings plc wednesday reported a widened loss for fiscal 2022 on higher finance costs and depreciation charges though revenue and adjusted earnings rose and said it has started the new year well the aquaculture biotechnology company posted a net loss of 305 million pounds 365 million for the year ended sept 30 compared with a gbp116 million loss in fiscal 2021 revenue increased to gbp1583 million from gbp1251 million adjusted earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization rose 61 to gbp312 million the company said this reflected the companys renewed commercial focus and improving conditions in its core shrimp market it said cost inflation and other macroeconomic pressures will continue to be a feature across the world in 2023 and we are not immune however we have a welldiversified balanced business which creates resilience to challenges in individual markets as well as opportunities the company said benchmark holdings also said it will proactively mitigate pressures through pricing supplier management and operational improvements