Science-based technology and innovations are imperative to maintaining a sustainable and resilient food and beverage industry. Leveraging the power of biology, cultures and enzymes, helps manufacturers give their customers what they truly require.
Novonesis is a newly created science-led biosolutions company with a global workforce of around 10,000 and arising from the merger of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes. While rooted in biology and innovation, the company’s success is equally defined by its strong customer relationships and hands-on support around the world, including in Oceania from people who are technical experts in their fields.
By leveraging the power of microbiology, the company aims to transform the way the world tackles challenging economic climates and ever-changing consumer demands.
Balancing consistency and innovation is a central focus. In food production, reliability is essential. Consumer expectation is that every batch will deliver the same flavour, texture and performance, while balancing the manufacturers need for quality, efficiency and sustainability.
Novonesis ensures this through strict culture strain management and DNA fingerprinting, allowing batch-to-batch consistency.
Enzymes can reduce the need for artificial additives, lower energy usage, and improve yield. In addition to adding taste, texture and appearance, fermentation also offers natural preservation and clean-label benefits, helping manufacturers respond to changing consumer preferences.
Protein is one of the most significant trends currently reshaping the dairy sector, and Novonesis is closely aligned with that demand. Growing at 8 per cent volume year on year, the growth of the yoghurt category is dependent on protein and fermented dairy provides an excellent source of it.
From Greek-style yoghurts to high-protein beverages and the resurgence of cottage cheese, consumer interest in protein continues to rise.
As awareness of wellbeing and muscle maintenance increases, high-protein foods are gaining shelf prominence.
Novonesis supports manufacturers across applications including high protein, but also the wider yoghurt market, cheese, fermented beverages, meats and bakery leveraging an insights driven and future-focus to co-create with customers, supporting further with local application laboratory capability, partnering to scale-up in manufacturing and then with local warehousing , providing solutions with scale that delivers and the quality to perform.
While food and beverage is a core focus, Novonesis also extends its biosolutions to animal and plant health, household care, bioenergy and industrial applications.
Across sectors, the company’s enzyme and fermentation expertise contributes to broader goals including climate resilience, waste reduction and resource efficiency.
With legacy expertise and a forward-focused strategy, Novonesis combines scientific discipline with a practical, customer-led approach to innovation.