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Jennewein’s products will have strong functional synergies with our probiotic bacteria, such as LGG® and BB-12® and combining the companies will create an even stronger competitive advantage.

Chr. Hansen acquires Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH to enter and lead the high-growth Human Milk Oligosaccharides market

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (“Chr. Hansen”) has today entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH (“Jennewein”), which is a leading player in the Human Milk Oligosaccharides (“HMO”) market
The acquisition is fully in line with Chr. Hansen’s 2025 Strategy of pursuing bolt-on acquisitions that extend and strengthen its microbial and fermentation technology

Chr. Hansen will continue to pioneer microbial science to improve food and health, for a more sustainable future.

​Chr. Hansen launches 2025 Strategy with the ambition to create a differentiated bioscience leader to improve food and health for a sustainable future

2025 Strategy founded in strong purpose: “Grow a better world. Naturally” Exciting growth and innovation opportunities across food, health and agriculture; new lighthouse in Fermented Plant Bases announced Chr. Hansen to focus investments on Microbial Platform going forward; strategic review of Natural Colors progressing well New long-term financial and non-financial ambitions until 2024/25
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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

Boege Allé 10-12
DK-2970 Hoersholm
Denmark