Finlays will integrate Leahy-IFP and its global extract business – Finlays Solutions – creating a natural beverages platform from which to serve brand owners, retailers and foodservice operators worldwide.
Operating as a part of NSF’s largest division, Food and Nutrition, the addition of Cambium Analytica’s capabilities allow the organization to stay ahead of market trends and client needs.
Heineken says this transaction builds on a long-standing partnership that began in 1986 and was strengthened in 2002 with the acquisition of a 25% stake in FIFCO's beverages business in Costa Rica, Distribuidora La Florida.
AFN says the acquisition expands its vertically integrated footprint, linking ranchers, harvesting, fabrication, further processing and national distribution, while cementing U.S. processing capacity dedicated to grass-fed and organic programs.