Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to name combined company Novonesis

In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of their combined company will be Novonesis.

Announced earlier this year, the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen creates a biosolutions giant with a global network of more than 23 manufacturing sites and close to 40 R&D and application centers, employing around 10,000.

“The name reflects a new era of biosolutions where innovation in biological sciences and technology will offer solutions to solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity,” according to a press statement.

Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions including enzyme fermentation and microbial technologies. Chr. Hansen, an expert in microbial fermentation, provides natural ingredients for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries.