SAF(USA) Buys Red Star Yeast

April 1, 2001

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SAF(USA) Buys Red Star Yeast

MINNEAPOLIS--SAF(USA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lesaffre et Compagnie yeast company, purchased the assets of Red Star Yeast from Sensient Technologies Corp. The combined Red Star/SAF(USA) business will have sales of nearly $200 million and around 500 employees. According to SAF(USA), the acquisition positions the company for strong growth in the U.S. yeast market and baking industry. For more details, contact SAF(USA) at (612) 338-1018.

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