Universal Corporation to acquire Silva International for $170m

Universal Corporation to acquire Silva International for $170m

Universal Corporation, a Virginia-based agri-products company, has agreed to acquire Silva International, a natural, specialty dehydrated vegetable, fruit and herb processing company, for $170 million in an all-cash deal. Following the completion of the transaction, Silva International will operate as part of Universal’s plant-based ingredients platform, which includes FruitSmart and Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients (CIFI). […]