- Business
- Novonesis A/S (formerly Novozymes A/S) develops and produces industrial enzymes, microorganisms, biopharmaceutical ingredients, and biosolutions for multiple sectors including agriculture, bioenergy, biopharma, food and beverage, household care, leather, pulp and paper, textile, and wastewater treatment; core offerings encompass lipases, proteases, oxidoreductases, carbohydrases, and specialized enzymes for dairy, baking, beverages, meat, plant-based foods, and functional nutrition, alongside probiotics, biopolymers, and proteins serving over 40 industries globally. Founded in 2000 as a spin-off from Novo Nordisk with roots tracing to 1925, the company is headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, and maintains production and R&D facilities across more than 140 countries, including the United States, China, Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom. In January 2024, Novozymes merged with Chr. Hansen in a statutory combination approved by regulators to form Novonesis, creating a global biosolutions leader with projected 6-8% organic sales growth through 2025, EUR 200 million in revenue synergies, and enhanced capabilities in biological innovation for sustainable applications.