Family-owned for its first 110 years, Minneapolis-based MGK joined another family, Sumitomo Chemical, in 2012. The alliance allows MGK to operate autonomously, while gaining access to Sumitomo Chemical’s active ingredients, global research and development, and subsidiaries. Just one example of the many flowers stemming from this powerful partnership is Sumitomo Chemical’s acquisition of Botanical Resources […]
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