Warburg Pincus and Tilia Invest in Food Safety Net Services; FSNS to Merge with Certified Group
July 8, 2021
Warburg Pincus and Tilia Holdings announced an investment in Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) and a merger between FSNS and Certified Group to create a leading national testing and regulatory consulting platform for the food, supplements and related regulated industries. The combined business will expand geographic footprint and capabilities across chemistry and microbiology testing, bringing the organization to a large North American laboratory network and an expanded employee base.
- Buyers
- Warburg Pincus, Tilia Holdings
- Targets
- Food Safety Net Services, Certified Group
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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