Eurofins has acquired Cascade Analytical Inc., an environmental and agricultural testing firm with labs in Wenatchee and Yakima, Wash.
Eurofins has a global network of more than 400 labs in 44 countries, and the acquisition will benefit current Cascade Analytical customers, according to a news release.
“This merger helps key players control costs. Eurofins’ global presence and lean operation model is designed to pass on cost savings to their partners, and ultimately down to local agricultural producers in regions like Washington,” according to the release.
The companies offer many of the same services, from water testing, to pesticide residues and food safety sampling.
Laura and Mike Mrachek started Cascade Analytical by testing soil and plant tissue in their garage 40 years ago. Laura Mracheck is a former president of the Washington State Horticultural Board, and they own 500 acres of fruit farms, according to the release.
“They understand and respect the intricacies of Washington’s exceptional regional produce industry,” according to the release. “But in the current market, export-driven issues pose huge challenges.”
“Labs must always consider an ever-changing regulatory map of the world — a map that Eurofins is positioned to understand. Global drivers and political regulations impact the food industry in ways we can’t always predict,” according to the release. “Having perspective on political and regulatory drivers around the analytical world will keep these partners nimble and successful in meeting customer needs.”
