Tag: Novozymes

Shareholders approve Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger

Shareholders approve Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger

April 3, 2023 |

In Denmark, shareholders of both Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have approved the previously announced merger of the biosolutions leaders in a deal that “unleash[es] the full potential of biological solutions and [will] generate significant value for all stakeholders and society at large.” Called a “perfect match” by Novo Holdings A/S, which is the largest shareholder […]

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Carbios and Novozymes expand partnership to include biological PET-recycling

Carbios and Novozymes expand partnership to include biological PET-recycling

January 25, 2023 |

In France, Carbios and Novozymes have announced an exclusive long-term global strategic partnership. This major agreement ensures the long-term production and supply of Carbios’ proprietary PET-degrading enzymes at an industrial scale for the world’s first biological PET-recycling plant due to start production in 2025 in Longlaville (France), as well as Carbios’ future licensee customers. Carbios […]

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Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce “perfect match” merger

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announce “perfect match” merger

December 12, 2022 |

In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have agreed to merge in a deal that would create a bioscience giant with over €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in annual sales and meet growing demand for scalable and sustainable biosolutions. Novozymes is the world’s largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, and Chr. Hansen boasts over 145 years’ […]

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Novozymes and Saipem team to develop enzymatic carbon capture

Novozymes and Saipem team to develop enzymatic carbon capture

January 5, 2022 |

In Denmark, Novozymes and Saipem have entered a collaboration agreement to develop solutions for enzymatic carbon capture, a biological and cost-effective alternative to traditional carbon capture. The ambition is to bring advanced enzyme-based carbon capture processes to the market. “This collaboration is an important step towards sustainable and innovative solutions for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. […]

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Novozymes closes transaction of majority stake in Synergia Life Sciences

Novozymes closes transaction of majority stake in Synergia Life Sciences

December 12, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes A/S completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Synergia Life Sciences Pte. Ltd. as initially announced on November 30, 2021, following the fulfillment of all closing conditions. As a result of the acquisition, Novozymes is now the controlling shareholder in Synergia Life Sciences. Synergia Life Sciences will be integrated into Novozymes’ […]

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Novozymes launches Innova Quantum

Novozymes launches Innova Quantum

November 1, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes is introducing Innova Quantum, a new addition to its powerful Innova yeast platform. The robust new yeast enables ethanol plants with longer fermentation times of more than 60 hours to realize higher ethanol yields and processing efficiencies than ever before. And, most importantly, plants can achieve this industry-leading yield without trade-offs which […]

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Novozymes launches Myco-protein Innovation Call platform

Novozymes launches Myco-protein Innovation Call platform

September 26, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes launched the Myco-protein Innovation Call, a global platform to cultivate new business collaborations to scale up the most promising innovations and ideas around how to use fungi as a source of protein as a way to rethink the way we manufacture and source protein globally. Novozymes has created a space where companies […]

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New Novozymes enzyme expands role of bioingredients for laundry detergents

New Novozymes enzyme expands role of bioingredients for laundry detergents

September 19, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes launched the natural and biodegradable detergent ingredient Pristine, a phosphodiesterase enzyme (PDE) that breaks down grime, dirt and odor and even prevents it from latching onto fabrics in the first place. Pristine addresses some of biggest unsolved consumer challenges within the laundry category, tackling malodor and discoloration at the source. “This is […]

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Novozymes hits milestone in Advanced Protein Solutions, delivers 9% organic sales growth in Q2

Novozymes hits milestone in Advanced Protein Solutions, delivers 9% organic sales growth in Q2

August 15, 2021 |

In Denmark, Novozymes reaches a strategic milestone in the implementation of its strategy with a significant entry into Advanced Protein Solutions, which builds on a portfolio of biotech solutions in the food and beverage areas. The investment follows the agreement by Novozymes to enter a long-term contract with an anchor customer and key player in […]

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Novozymes to launch Innova Element yeast platform at FEW

Novozymes to launch Innova Element yeast platform at FEW

July 7, 2021 |

In Iowa, at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW), the world’s largest ethanol event, Novozymes will be introducing two advanced technologies, in yeast and fiber, that have significant potential to achieve this and more. Innova Element is the latest addition to Novozymes’ ambitious Innova yeast platform that was launched less than three years ago and has […]

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