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Boosting US Flavor business

James McCarthy appointed new VP of Seasonings & Sweet Flavors

Chr. Hansen strengthens Seasonings & Sweet Flavors Business in the US

James P. (Jim) McCarthy joins Chr. Hansen as Vice President of its US Seasonings & Sweet Flavors Business Unit located in Mahwah, New Jersey. By this appointment, Chr. Hansen boosts its platform for seasonings and sweet flavors.

Jim McCarthy most recently worked for the Solae Company, a food ingredient JV between Dupont and Bunge Limited as Senior Vice President ? America?s, and was formerly with Central Soya Co., Inc. for 31 years, where his last position was Group Vice President, Specialty Products.

Building a strong pipeline

"I am pleased to have Jim McCarthy on board to head up the Seasonings & Sweet Flavors Business unit," comments Steen Loendal, Executive Vice President, Flavor Division. "I have no doubt that Jim's experience will ensure focus and improved value chain from development to delivery, and close corporation with targeted customers," Mr Loendal says.

The strategy for the unit is building a strong pipeline of concepts with a focus on the US - at competitive prices. "We expect to see sustainable growth in our US seasonings & sweet flavor business," concludes Steen Loendal.

Topics

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.

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Helle Rexen

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About us

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 150 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 50,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential. Matching customer needs and global trends we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria to respond to global challenges such as food waste, global health and the overuse of antibiotics and pesticides. As one of the world’s most sustainable companies, we touch the lives of more than 1 billion people every day. Driven by our legacy of innovation and curiosity to pioneer science, our purpose – To grow a better world. Naturally. – is at the heart of everything we do.

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