Industry | Food Testing |
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Headquarters | Chicago, United States |
Number of locations
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close to 100 laboratories |
Key people
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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
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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.
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.
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. 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.