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Acknowledged for high standards of cheese expertise and service
Chr. Hansen expert receives prestigious certified Cheese Professional ™ credential by the American Cheese Society (ACS).
“The knowledge and expertise demonstrated by the Certified Cheese Professionals™ shows a level of commitment and dedication that is truly commendable. They raise the bar not only for cheese professionals, but also for everyday consumers who benefit from the quality of service and expert guidance they provide.”
The words come from Nora Weiser, Executive Director of the American Cheese Society, upon the 2013 class passing the Annual Certified Cheese Professional™ Exam.
An elite group of 132 cheese professionals from across the United States and Canada now have the right to use the title ACS Certified Cheese Professional™, among those Chr. Hansen’s Mike Neu, Senior Vice President, Cultures & Enzymes.
Strengthens scientific image
Over the past many months he studied hard for the certification exam, which encompasses a broad range of topics including raw ingredients, the cheesemaking process, storing and handling cheese, selecting distributors, marketing and communicating about cheese, nutrition, and regulations and sanitation.
“In a science-based company it is crucial that our employees keep developing their qualifications. It is not only motivating and challenging for them on a personal level, it is also highly beneficial to Chr. Hansen. The fact that we now have an ACS CCP™ on our team sends a clear signal to our customers that Chr. Hansen is THE go to company if they want to cooperate with high level experts in the dairy field,” says David Carpenter, Group Vice President, Americas.
An on-going process
The Certified Cheese Professionals™ will be required to demonstrate continued active participation within the cheese industry and continued professional development to maintain this credential, and will be required to recertify every three years.
To learn more about the Certified Cheese Professional Exam and for a full list of ACS CCPs™, visit http://www.cheesesociety.org
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Chr. Hansen is a global bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. The products include cultures, enzymes, probiotics and natural colors, and all solutions are based on strong research and development competencies coupled with significant technology investments. Revenue in the 2013/14 financial year was EUR 756 million. The company holds a leading market position in all its divisions: Cultures & Enzymes, Health & Nutrition and Natural Colors. It has more than 2,500 dedicated employees in over 30 countries and main production facilities in Denmark, France, USA and Germany. Chr. Hansen was founded in 1874 and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen.
