Food safety firms team up to tackle world markets
NSF International said it was in the process of finalising the merger of the Belgium food safety company ECG, in a statement published on Tuesday 2 February.
The merger will enable the US-based NSF International to add food safety consulting, auditing, certification and training support to its services in EMEA markets.
Robust
EGC’s main services
• Consulting and monitoring
• Market research
• Audit and controls
• Training and coaching
• Operational assistance for short- medium- and long-term assignments
• Financing projects
• Development cooperation aid, financed by funders
“The merger of ECG into NSF International’s global food division enables us to expand consulting, auditing and training services to our multinational retail, foodservice and restaurant customers with operations in the EMEA region,” said Tom Chestnut, senior vice-president of NSF International’s global food division.
“ECG has a robust network of experienced consultants and has maintained a strong reputation within the foodservice industry and at a broader institutional level. We appreciate the stalwart reputation, technical expertise and operational support that ECG brings to NSF International, along with its proficiency in research, training and supervision to improve food safety and quality.”
The NSF-ECG merger is expected to be done and dusted by the spring of 2016. Once finalised, it will give ECG full access to NSF’s full global food division service range. This includes food safety consultation and auditing, certification, and is utilised by sectors including agriculture, animal feed and welfare, processing, distribution, dairy, seafood and retail.
Value and passion
“This merger is a unique opportunity to offer our clients throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East expanded testing, training and educational services, and leading-edge supply chain food safety and quality management software from NSF International’s global food division,” said Jean-Jacques Adam, founder and president of ECG.
“We are proud to be part of NSF International, as we believe they share our values and our passion. This merger will greatly benefit our existing and new clients and it opens new career development opportunities for our employees.”
