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8 October 2020 06:02

Chr. Hansen reports 5% organic growth and significant strategic progress in 2019/20

Delivers on guidance, launched new strategy and carried through three acquisitions in spite of COVID-19

"Fermentation is undergoing a democratization, and that’s something we both want to help accelerate.” (photo by Asmund Sollihøgda)

6 October 2020 08:51

David Zilber (ex-Noma) joins fermentation forces with Chr. Hansen

New partnership sets out to democratize fermentation and create new solutions for a climate friendly food system

18 June 2015 07:07

Chr. Hansen develops game-changing fermentation process for carmine

In collaboration with University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (KU) and Technical University of Denmark, Department of Systems Biology (DTU), researchers from Chr. Hansen have succeeded in producing carmine by a modern fermentation process. The first of a series of patents that protects the technology has been published today.

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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.