Blackwell Publishing acquires Food and Nutrition Press.

Blackwell Publishing Inc.'s acquisition of Food and Nutrition Press Inc. adds 11 journal titles and more than 50 books to Blackwell's food science list.

Eugene Simonoff and Associates represented Blackwell in the transaction which was finalized on October 1, 2004, for an undisclosed amount.

"Blackwell Publishing has invested heavily in food science and technology over the last few years, and this represents a major step towards our goal to be the leading publisher in this area," said Gordon Tibbitts, Blackwell's U.S. president.

In addition to print copies, the journals will be available in electronic versions via Blackwell Synergy, www.blackwell-synergy.com, the company's online delivery platform.

John O'Neil, Food and Nutrition Press's publisher, said, "After 28 years as a small publishing company, we are pleased to join a progressive company like Blackwell Publishing, who is an international leader in scientific book and journal publishing.

"In my early days as an editor," O'Neil recalled, "I remember the Blackwell name being held in high regard, something I've carried with me to this day. It is this reputation of excellent service and quality products that makes Blackwell an ideal publisher for our editors, authors, subscribers, and associates."

The FNP Military Division will continue to publish book titles in this subject area from its offices in Trumbull, Connecticut.

Blackwell Publishers was founded in 1926, and in 1939 Sir Basil Blackwell founded Blackwell Scientific Publications. The two companies merged in 2001 to form a company that now publishes over 690 journals, has 4,500 books in print, and publishes more than 600 new books each year.

Blackwell, 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148, 781-388-8200, www.blackwellpublishing.com

Food and Nutrition, 6527 Main St., P.O. Box 374, Trumbull, CT 06611, 203-261-8587, fax [phone], www.foodscripress.com