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Chr. Hansen expands in Russia

Business is on the rise in Russia, as the local food industry is very receptive to new ideas and innovations.

At the recent All-Russian Dairy Conference, a number of fermented milk products made with Chr. Hansen ingredients/probiotics were awarded no less than 9 gold medals.

Growth on the Russian market requires new facilities

Russian food producers have discovered the quality of Chr. Hansen ingredients and as the number of Russian customers continues to grow, Chr. Hansen Moscow inaugurates its new facilities. It is the second time this happens since the Russian company was established in 1998 with five people, a 100 sqare meter office and 30 square meter warehouse.

”In 2001, we had to move for the first time, because we had grown out of our premises,” says Niels Lerche Petersen, Regional Vice President, North & Eastern Europe. At the time, the five pioneers had grown to 14 people, but in 2007, the number was 29 and again it was time to move.

”Now we have the office and warehouse space that we need to serve our customers in the best possible way,” notes Niels Lerche Petersen.

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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.

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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.

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

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DK-2970 Hoersholm
Denmark