Novozymes A/S was a Denmark-based biotechnology company that developed and commercialized enzymes, microorganisms and other biological solutions for industrial and consumer applications. Its products were designed to help customers improve manufacturing processes, reduce resource consumption and develop more sustainable alternatives to conventional chemicals and production methods.
The company served a broad range of industries, including food and beverages, household care, agriculture, animal health, bioenergy and industrial manufacturing. Its offerings included enzymes used in baking, brewing, dairy production, laundry detergents, textile processing, biofuel production and other applications, as well as microbial solutions for agriculture and environmental management.
Novozymes was established in 2000 through the separation of the enzyme and biotechnology activities of Novo Nordisk and was headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark. It operated internationally, serving customers across Europe, North America, Asia and other global markets. In 2024, Novozymes merged with Chr. Hansen to form Novonesis, a biosolutions company led by former Novozymes chief executive Ester Baiget.
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