Novozymes A/S was a Denmark-based biotechnology company specializing in enzymes, microorganisms and other biological solutions. Its products were designed to improve industrial processes and support more sustainable production across areas including food and beverages, household care, agriculture, bioenergy and technical applications.
The company developed and commercialized biological products used in applications such as baking, brewing, animal nutrition, crop production, laundry and cleaning, textiles, biofuels and wastewater treatment. Novozymes served customers in markets worldwide through research, manufacturing and commercial operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia and other international regions.
Novozymes was established in 2000 through the separation of the enzyme and microorganism business from Novo Nordisk. Ester Baiget served as the company’s president and chief executive officer during its final standalone years. In 2024, Novozymes combined with Chr. Hansen Holding A/S to form Novonesis, a biosolutions company focused on combining enzyme, microbial and related biological technologies.
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