Novonesis – Enzymes, Microbes & Functional Proteins
Novonesis was formed in 2024 through the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, creating a biosolutions leader with 10 000 employees and roughly €3.7 billion in revenue. The combined company serves more than 30 industries and splits its portfolio between healthier lives and better foods and solutions that reduce chemical usage and enable climate‑neutral practices.
- Company Snapshot: Biosolutions leader combining enzymes, microbes and functional proteins, serving 30 industries with 10 000 employees and €3.7 billion revenuet.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Baking enzymes (for dough strengthening, softness), dairy enzymes (lactase, proteases), juice enzymes, microbial cultures for yogurt and cheese, probiotics, animal feed enzymes, detergent enzymes and bio‑agriculture solutions.
- Primary Applications: Bakery, dairy, beverages, nutrition supplements, animal feed, crop protection, household and industrial cleaning.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Extensive portfolio allows targeted performance improvements (yield, flavour, texture) while reducing need for additives and chemicals; large R&D network and technical service ensure rapid problem solving.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Focus on reducing chemical inputs and energy use through biological processes; precision fermentation and digital fermentation management; half of portfolio dedicated to climate‑neutral solutions.
- Local Support: Target offers formulation support, dosing optimisation and troubleshooting for regional raw materials and process conditions; local stocks facilitate quick trials.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Enhance product quality and efficiency while reducing environmental impact and meeting clean‑label demands, backed by local expertise.
