In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions-partner by combining the two companies. The goal was to unleash the full potential of biosolutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society.The name means ‘a new beginning’ and is derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’. It reflects a new era where we’ll better our world with biology.

Novonesis serves 130 markets with enzymatic, microbial and advanced protein solutions. The company’s solutions enabled higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits.