Mérieux NutriSciences buys supplements firm Dyad Labs

Mérieux NutriSciences, a worldwide provider in food safety, quality and sustainability sector, has purchased Salt Lake City-based Dyad Labs, a value-added solutions provider dedicated to the dietary supplements industry.

Founded in 2008 and employing over 50 workers, Dyad Labs has six separate lab areas with over 20,000 square feet of laboratory space. The company provides specialized chemistry and microbiology testing services to the nutraceutical, food and beverage industries. “These capabilities, as well as their history of providing tailored value-added solutions and long-standing partnerships with customers, make them an ideal fit with Mérieux NutriSciences’ purpose, vision and strategic objectives,” a company release said.

Mérieux NutriSciences offers testing, auditing, consulting, training and research services for manufacturers, food processors, caterers and retailers. The company is headquartered in Chicago and is a subsidiary of France-based Institut Mérieux. Mérieux NutriSciences has more than 8000 employees in 26 countries.

“We are enthusiastic about having the talented team at Dyad Labs join us and welcome them to our network of laboratories,” said Sébastien Moulard, president of Mérieux NutriSciences, North America. “This acquisition supports our position as a major player in the dietary supplement market and strengthens our presence in the United States.”

“Dyad’s expertise in supplement testing for active lifestyle brand manufacturers combined with Mérieux NutriSciences’ dedication to protecting consumers’ health throughout the world will deliver a wide range of solutions to the food and nutrition industries,” said Jeff Reynolds, founder of Dyad Labs. “This will allow us to expand our services and expertise to better support our customers’ needs and enable their growth, while providing meaningful opportunities for Dyad team members.”