Novonesis: microbial and enzyme solutions for farming
Novonesis, formed from Novozymes and Chr. Hansen: microbial inoculants, biological crop protection, enzymes and fermentation technologies for agriculture.
Danish biotechnology group formed from Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, supplying microbial and enzyme solutions for crops and animal nutrition.
Denmark ·
Novonesis is a Danish biotechnology group built on the heritage of two biotech specialists, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. Its biosolutions serve many industries, from food and beverages to bioenergy and household care, and agriculture is one of them. In farming, the group works with microbes and enzymes for both plants and animal nutrition, drawing on fermentation technologies developed across the wider business.
On the crop side, microbial inoculants are applied to seed or soil, where beneficial microbes improve nutrient availability and complement traditional fertilisers. Biocontrol products use living organisms to protect plants against soil and foliar diseases, fitting alongside or within a conventional spray programme. How well a product works depends on the crop, the strain and the application method, so results from local trials are the most useful guide.
Size of the business
The group launched 33 new products in 2025, according to its annual report, a figure that covers all its industries and not only agriculture.
What does the company offer?
Novonesis offers microbial inoculants, biological crop protection, enzyme and microbial solutions and fermentation technologies for agriculture.
How should a buyer make contact?
Sales are organised by country and business unit, and the company website lists the local contacts for each market. An enquiry is easiest to handle when it describes the intended use, the scale of the project and the timing.
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