Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition to acquire F.L. Emmert.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, a marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agricultural products, animal nutrients and specialty chemicals and ingredients, agreed to acquire F.L. Emmert, a manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutritional solutions for the pet and livestock industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Emmert's capabilities are a great fit for the Nutrition business, bringing greater balance and diversification to the division's portfolio. The acquisition also supports the company's broader strategy to continue building on our position as a leading agriculture and food company in North America," John Buckley, Wilbur-Ellis President and CEO.