Chr. Hansen Holding

Chr. Hansen A/S was a biotechnology company based in Hørsholm, Denmark. The company is a supplier of bacteria cultures, probiotics, enzymes and human milk oligosaccharides. Its products are used in the production of fresh dairy, cheese, meat, seafood, fermented beverages, dairy and meat alternatives, dietary supplements, infant formula, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. In 2021, Chr. Hansen A/S was ranked 1st on FoodTalks' Top 30 Global Probiotic Food Ingredient Companies list. Chr. Hansen owns one of the world's largest commercial bacteria collections. The company merged with Novozymes to form Novonesis in January 2024.