Wisconsin-based Nature’s International Certification Services (NICS) from Viroqua has been acquired by France-based Ecocert Group.
Ecocert
Group issued a statement saying acquisition of NICS significantly strengthens
its presence in the United States and solidifies its position as a world leader
in certification under the US National Organic Program.
NICS
owner Marta Engel says with the new ownership NICS will be able to offer better
services to organic farms and businesses.
NICS
has 24 employees that certify around 1,200 organic operations, mostly in the
Midwest and Texas.
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