Geneva-SGS SA reports that it has acquired the soil, leaf, fertilizer, and water testing activities of CAL, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Previously part of the Astral Foods Group, the business is a leader in the precision agriculture sector in South Africa. This acquisition strengthens SGS capacity and capabilities in Southern Africa and complements other recent acquisitions in the precision farming sector, including the Alvey Group in the USA, acquired earlier this year. “This acquisition is part of our strategy to penetrate the growing area of sustainable farming” said Chris Kirk, SGS CEO. The CAL laboratory has revenues in excess of ZAR 7.5 million and 14 employees.
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