Amway
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Acquires majority interest in Trout Lake Farm, the largest organic herb farm in the U.S., according to the company. The acquisition will enable Amway to grow its own ingredients and expand R&D activities for the company's line of Nutrilite supplements. Trout Lake Farm produces roughly 3 mil. pounds of herbs annually, including echinacea, chamomile and St. John's wort. Trout Lake Farm "will maintain management and operations" of the facility