FoodChain ID Acquires Sbcert

FAIRFIELD, Iowa — FoodChain ID, a developer of food safety, quality and sustainability solutions, announced the acquisition of Serviço Brasileiro de Certificações Ltda. (Sbcert), a Brazilian certification body specializing in audits and conformity certification of products, processes and management systems.

Sbcert’s expertise lies in the agriculture and food sectors, with a focus on traceability, good agricultural practices and internationally recognized standards. The company is known for its certifications related to product and livestock traceability, known as SISBOV (Sistema Brasileiro de Identificação Individual de Bovinos e Búfalos), the official Brazilian system for identifying, tracing and certifying individual cattle and buffaloes throughout their lives.

The acquisition increases FoodChain ID's position in food safety, product and traceability certification, reinforcing its commitment to building a safer, more transparent and sustainable food supply chain, said the company.

Dr. Heather Secrist, senior vice president, technical services Americas at FoodChain ID, shared her vision for the acquisition.

“The addition of Sbcert to FoodChain ID is a significant milestone in our mission to provide comprehensive solutions that help companies navigate the complexities of global food safety, traceability and sustainability,” she said. “Sbcert’s leading presence in Brazil and its commitment to excellence align perfectly with our goals and values. Together, we will deliver even greater value to our customers by combining global reach with local expertise.”

Matheus Witzler, director at Sbcert, said, “Joining FoodChain ID marks an exciting new chapter for the company. This partnership allows us to grow further by combining our deep expertise in agri-food traceability and certification with FoodChain ID’s globally trusted knowledge, reach and services, delivering even greater value to our customers and partners, not only in Brazil, but also in other markets where our customers require access to our combined know-how.” 

This acquisition expands FoodChain ID’s capabilities to serve customers in more than 100 countries, offering a full suite of services including certification, regulatory compliance, testing, traceability and sustainability programs.