London, England: ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, has acquired GreenBest, a United Kingdom-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the sports turf, landscape and horticulture markets.

This marked ICL Growing Solutions’ third strategic acquisition of 2024, following Nitro 1000, a Brazilian leader in bio-stimulants, and CAF, a North American leader of customised agricultural formulations.

Together, these acquisitions demonstrate ICL’s on-going commitment to delivering innovative and customised solutions, reinforcing its leadership in these core specialty markets. 

With over 25 years of expertise in custom manufacturing in advanced granular and liquid nutrition portfolios, GreenBest has built a strong reputation for agility and customer-focused solutions.

Its established presence in the turf, landscape and horticulture sectors, combined with a strong distribution network, enhances ICL’s ability to deliver sustainable, tailor-made solutions to customers worldwide.

Elad Aharonson, President of ICL Growing Solutions, said: “The acquisition of GreenBest further solidifies our leadership in the turf, landscape and horticulture markets.

“GreenBest’s responsive manufacturing capabilities will enable us to better serve our customers with innovative, tailor-made solutions that address their specific needs.” 

With GreenBest joining ICL’s global platform, ICL will further expand its market reach while continuing to prioritise its customer-first approach. The synergy between GreenBest’s specialised expertise and ICL’s global resources is set to deliver a strong value proposition to customers. 

Tim Le Mesurier, Founder and Managing Director of GreenBest, said: “The GreenBest team is thrilled to join the ICL family. It will enable both to combine their strengths, expand their innovation capabilities, and provide even greater value to our customers worldwide.” 

*ICL Specialty Fertilizer and GreenBest are Full Business members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.