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Chr. Hansen lancerer science-based klimamål og tager hul på fokuseret CO2-reduktion

Chr. Hansen lancerer science-based klimamål og tager hul på fokuseret CO2-reduktion

Med sigte på at opnå en lav-emissionsfremtid udgør Chr. Hansens Science Based Targets kernen i virksomhedens strategi om at reducere sit klimaaftryk frem mod 2030. Med sit nye klimaprogram ’Think Climate. Naturally.’ vil bioscience-lederen afkoble sin klimapåvirkning fra virksomhedens økonomiske vækst.
Chr. Hansen lancerer i dag to science-based klimamål, der danner grundlag for virksomhedens s

Chr. Hansen launches science-based climate targets and embarks on a focused decarbonization journey

Chr. Hansen launches science-based climate targets and embarks on a focused decarbonization journey

Pursuing a low-carbon future, Chr. Hansen’s Science Based Targets form the core of the company’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint towards 2030. Under its newly launched program; Think Climate. Naturally., the bioscience leader now sets out to decouple its climate impact from economic growth.
Chr. Hansen today announced two science-based climate targets that will form the basis of the com

Bacthera and Seres Therapeutics Collaborate for Commercial Manufacturing of SER-109, a Potential Treatment Against Recurrent C. difficile Infection

Bacthera and Seres Therapeutics Collaborate for Commercial Manufacturing of SER-109, a Potential Treatment Against Recurrent C. difficile Infection

SER-109 has the potential to be the first-ever live biotherapeutic product (LBP) to be produced commercially; the collaboration with Seres Therapeutics is a critical milestone for Bacthera, a joint venture between a Lonza Group Affiliate and Chr. Hansen.

Basel, Switzerland and Hørsholm, Denmark, 10 November 2021 – Bacthera, a specialized contract development and manufacturing organization (

"Now more infants and parents can benefit from our findings in their everyday life,” says Mehdi Sadaghian, scientific advisor, Chr. Hansen.

New study shows favorable impact of Bifidobacterium, BB-12® on infants with colic symptoms

Up to one in four infants experience colic, often manifesting in excessive crying and fussing. In a new study, children with colic consuming Chr. Hansen’s BB-12® probiotic strain Bifidobacterium, have experienced less excessive crying and fussing, accompanied by increased sleep time. The mechanism by which Bifidobacterium, BB-12® exerts a beneficial effect on the study group is expected to be the

The new partnership will mean better, targeted products that can go to market faster.

Chr. Hansen and UPL announce a long-term collaboration to develop and commercialize microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture

Chr. Hansen is joining forces with global agricultural solutions provider UPL in a unique partnership to strengthen the existing portfolio of microbial products and provide farmers with sustainable choices beyond conventional agricultural products.

Biological solutions are becoming more and more in demand as the agriculture industry faces challenges such as the growing resistance to chemica

Probiotics for pets could be a game-changer for brands in terms of differentiating and taking their premium pet food to the next level, claims Chr. Hansen.

Chr. Hansen launches science-based probiotics for the pet segment

Introducing a new portfolio of stable live probiotics for use in pet foods and supplements, empowering every pet’s life stage with good bacteria 
Pet food and supplements brands face many challenges. They need to continuously keep up with the pace of innovation and expectations of a new generation of millennial pet parents, who look for natural, safe, effective and sustainable solutions. Today

The new study by Chr. Hansen is an important step to bring infant formula closer to breast milk.

Chr. Hansen publishes first scientific study of Human Milk Oligosaccharides mix in natural concentrations in infant formula

New study published in “Nutrients” shows safety and tolerability of infant formula containing the five most abundant Human Milk Oligosaccharides in natural concentrations
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant components exclusively found in human breast milk. They are known to provide benefits to infants by supporting the immune system, promoting growth of beneficial gu

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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.

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