Lallemand acquires Brazilian Laboratorio Farroupilha
Date:01-13-2016
Canadian biocontrol company Lallemand recently announced its Plant Care division acquired Laboratorio Farroupilha, a 10-year-old Brazilian company specializing in developing and producing biological crop management inputs. Laboratorio Farroupilha will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and innovative product development to the privately owned Canadian company.
Lallemand, a global leader in yeast and bacteria, is also active in plant health care for agriculture, horticulture, forestry and turf management. Laboratorio Farroupilha will be Lallemand Plant Care’s platform for expansion into Latin America.
In addition, Laboratorio Farroupilha is expected to help expand Lallemand Plant Care’s production capacity, bolster its R&D activities, and augment its bio-insecticide offering.