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

This marks ICL Growing Solutions’ third strategic acquisition in the last year, following Nitro 1000, a Brazilian leader in biostimulants, and CAF, a North American leader of customised agricultural formulations. Together, these acquisitions demonstrate ICL’s ongoing 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.

Elad Aharonson, president of ICL Growing Solutions, stated: “The acquisition of GreenBest further solidifies our leadership in the turf, landscape and horticulture markets. GreenBest’s agility, customer focus, and responsive manufacturing capabilities will enable us to better serve our customers with innovative, tailor-made solutions that address their specific needs.”

Meanwhile, ICL has appointed Simon Barnaby as national key account and business development manager UK & Ireland – Stadia.

Simon brings over 25 years of expertise in the sports turf industry, having held a variety of high-profile roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, including agronomist for STRI, technical manager for Syngenta.

“I’m excited to join ICL. This gives me the chance to use my experience to help clients achieve their goals and push forward the innovative solutions ICL is known for,” he said.