PURAC announces the acquisition of the meat lactates
business of Wilke Resources, Inc. based in Kansas, USA. Wilke operates a distribution business in lactates for meat preservation, sourcing or manufacturing lactates externally. Sales amount to USD 18 million, half of which is already based on PURAC products. The acquisition does not include Wilke’s other lactate business activities such as bioremediation. The business will be fully integrated into PURAC's North American business.