Mérieux NutriSciences

Mérieux NutriSciences
Industry Food Testing
Headquarters Chicago, United States
Number of locations
close to 100 laboratories
Key people
Dr John H. Silliker (founder), Alexandre Mérieux (chairman of the board), Philippe Sans (President & CEO)
Services Food analysis, Water analysis, Environmental monitoring, Contract research, Consulting on quality and safety, Sensory and consumer studies, Labeling service, Data management, Training, Audit and inspection
Number of employees
6500
Parent Institut Mérieux
Website www.merieuxnutrisciences.com

Mérieux NutriSciences is a service company headquartered in Chicago. A subsidiary of Institut Mérieux, Mérieux NutriSciences employs close to 6500 employees in 21 countries.[1]

Overview

Mérieux NutriSciences offers a range of analytical and consulting services to ensure the safety and quality of products that affect consumers’ health.

The company has a presence in 21 countries through a network of close to 100 accredited laboratories. Mérieux NutriSciences and Biofortis, its contract research organization, support companies in their development of innovative new products.[2]

History

Acquisitions

International expansion is one of the cornerstones of Mérieux NutriSciences's development strategy. This approach is supported by a highly focused acquisition policy. More than 20 acquisitions have been completed since 2007.[5] Mérieux NutriSciences intends to strengthen its presence in its traditional markets in Europe and the United States, and also pursue its growth in strong emerging countries with significant growth potential. The company already has a worldwide presence, with sites in Europe and North America, as well as Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

More recent acquisitions

2014

2015

2016

References

  1. "Silliker : Institut Mérieux". Institut-merieux.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  2. http://www.merieuxnutrisciences.com/us/eng/about/history
  3. "Dr. John H. Silliker: Obit". Barfblog.com. 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  4. "Pays de la Loire : Silliker acquiert la sociĂŠtĂŠ nantaise Biofortis". Lesechos.fr. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  5. "LETTRE IM 8 GB". Institut-merieux.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  6. Whitworth, Joe (2014-01-22). "Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Brazilian lab". Foodqualitynews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  7. Whitworth, Joe (2014-02-24). "Mérieux NutriSciences acquires equity position in IDAC". Foodqualitynews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  8. Whitworth, Joe (2014-07-07). "Mérieux NutriSciences acquires Total Quality Food Consultants". Foodqualitynews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  9. "Acquisition stratégique de Mérieux NutriSciences en Chine". Acteursdeleconomie.latribune.fr. 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  10. "Kalite Sistern Laboratories Group Acquired by Merieux NutriSciences Corporation". Food Safety Magazine. 2015-04-07. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  11. Jasmine O'Donoghue (2014-11-24). "Silliker acquires MicroLabs | Food Magazine". Foodmag.com.au. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  12. Whitworth, Joe (2015-01-09). "Mérieux NutriSciences boosts food safety and quality management". Foodqualitynews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  13. Whitworth, Joe (2015-04-08). "Mérieux NutriSciences acquires ABC Research Laboratories". Foodqualitynews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  14. http://acteursdeleconomie.latribune.fr/en-bref/2015-07-17/merieux-nutrisciences-s-implante-en-israel.html
  15. http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Industry-news/Merieux-NutriSciences-buys-Theolab
  16. http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Industry-news/Merieux-NutriSciences-acquires-Allabor-and-Labser
  17. http://www.foodqualitynews.com/Industry-news/Merieux-NutriSciences-acquires-Allabor-and-Labser

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