Novonesis is a Denmark-based biosolutions company formed in 2024 through the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. The company develops and manufactures industrial enzymes, microbial cultures, and other fermentation-based ingredients used across global markets, including food and beverages, household care, agriculture, bioenergy, textiles, pulp and paper, and human and animal health. Its technologies leverage biotechnology to enable processing efficiency, product functionality, and bio-based alternatives to traditional chemistries.
For the chemical and process industries, Novonesis supplies enzyme and microbial solutions that support applications such as detergents, starch and ethanol production, baking and brewing, dairy processing, textile and leather treatment, and water and waste management. The company operates an extensive R&D and production network and collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance industrial biotechnology and reduce environmental footprints in manufacturing.