Mérieux NutriSciences Expands its North American Reach with Bureau Veritas Acquisition

Deal News | Jan 06, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Mérieux NutriSciences

Mérieux NutriSciences has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bureau Veritas' food testing activities in Canada and the U.S., which includes the integration of 12 laboratories and 400 employees. This acquisition is part of a larger global deal to enhance Mérieux NutriSciences' positioning as a leading food testing, inspection, and certification entity. This move will expand the geographic footprint of Mérieux NutriSciences in North America, providing enhanced capabilities to serve the food industry. The acquisition is also part of a broader agreement with Bureau Veritas covering global food laboratory testing activities involving microbiological, chemical, and molecular analysis. Announcements for completing acquisitions in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America will follow as they close.

Sectors

  • Food Testing and Certification
  • Scientific and Technical Services

Geography

  • United States – The acquisition includes food testing activities in the U.S., marking a strategic expansion for Mérieux NutriSciences.
  • Canada – Part of Bureau Veritas' food testing activities acquired by Mérieux NutriSciences are based in Canada, highlighting its North American expansion.

Industry

  • Food Testing and Certification – The article discusses the acquisition involving food safety, quality, and testing services, emphasizing Mérieux NutriSciences' expansion in food testing, inspection, and certification.
  • Scientific and Technical Services – Mérieux NutriSciences provides scientific and technical services, including laboratory testing and analysis, which are crucial to their food safety and quality mandate.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Mérieux NutriSciencesBuyerCompanyA global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability that acquired Bureau Veritas' food testing activities.
    Bureau VeritasSellerCompanyA company previously providing food testing activities in the U.S. and Canada, which were acquired by Mérieux NutriSciences.
    Sébastien MoulardPresident - Mérieux NutriSciences North AmericaPersonProvided a statement regarding the acquisition and its benefits for Mérieux NutriSciences.