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"The age of biology is here." In an interview today with Danish publication Berlingske, our colleague Jacob Paulsen, EVP of Food & Beverage Biosolutions, shares his perspective on the future of food:  "The demand for biosolutions is only increasing. Addressing global sustainability and health, we can help transform the way we produce food, including preventing and reducing food waste. It's not about producing entirely new food products, more so that the food that consumers know and love can be improved and produced more sustainably," he says.  According to the article, more than 2 billion people are consuming food and beverage products that have been made with enzymes, cultures or microbes from Novonesis. Jacob believes biosolutions can provide answers to some of the most pressing challenges: "In the world, we may have upwards of one billion people starving. Within the next 25 years, we need to feed an additional two billion people. And the climate footprint from food production is already unsustainable today. Everyone should agree that we need to do something about this - consumers, food producers and policymakers alike." Read the article here (in Danish): https://lnkd.in/dhS49GN5 #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #stopfoodwaste #novonesis Photo: Mathias Svold / Berlingske

How can biosolutions improve taste and texture in plant-based food? Our colleague David Joiner, Director of New Foods and Protein, North America, was interviewed by FoodNavigator at the Plant-Based World Expo in New York City. "Our biosolutions come from nature and biology. They are safe, environmentally friendly and help to provide nutritious products. For instance, our Vertera ProBite technology helps to bring the protein together, regardless of the protein source, so that the end product has the right texture and 'bite' that the consumers expect," he says.  In the article and video clip from the conference, David talks more about the application of our biosolutions, and how cross-linking amino acids and proteins like pea and soy can reduce the need for additives, making the products more affordable, nutritious and eco-friendly.  Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/dSyBdjmn #biosolutions #plantbasedfood #novonesis

Global Bioeconomy Summit in Nairobi, Kenya Our colleague Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, EVP of People & Stakeholder Relations, represented Novonesis and was among the speakers yesterday in Nairobi for this year's Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024). He shared how our biosolutions can contribute to solving many of the current challenges both locally and globally, transforming our food systems towards more sustainable food production, reducing food waste and getting more from less when it comes to agriculture.  "We know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began in our legacy companies more than a century ago, this has been our guide. Now more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless," he said. The theme of this year's summit was “One Planet – Sustainable Bioeconomy Solutions for Global Challenges”. Leaders of bioeconomy from all hemispheres were gathered, highlighting a sustainable bioeconomy as the key to decarbonisation and sustainable transition to less fossil fuel dependent, rural and urban green economies, while building resilient and sustainable food systems, reversing biodiversity loss and creating jobs. #biosolutions #bioeconomy #novonesis 

Celebrating our new office opening in Guangzhou, China Recently, our colleagues in China gathered with local stakeholders to mark the opening of our new site. The new office is located in a new modern district in Guangzhou, China. We hosted a celebration attended by Danish Consulate General of Guangzhou, selected customers, local colleagues and members of our APAC leadership team, including Regional President Lensey Chen. Guangzhou is an economic hub in South China, and our new office provides a great work environment for our colleagues and will enable better opportunities to connect and interact with customers in the region, expanding our future business in South China. We look forward to bringing the power of biosolutions to the region with the help of our team at the Guangzhou office. #biosolutions #novonesis #newbeginning

Calling for climate action: "We have the answers already in nature." As Co-Chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, our CEO Ester Baiget is calling for urgent action to combat climate change. In a video interview by World Economic Forum, she says that ramping up existing nature-based biosolutions could cut global emissions by 8%. "Biosolutions are the answers of the future. The technology is ready, and the capabilities to be bold already exist. We are moving in the right direction, but we're just not moving fast enough," she says. In an open letter ahead of #COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders is advocating for governments and the private sector to enhance collaboration to deliver on the Paris Agreement goals, closing the emissions reduction ambition gap by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders represents $4 trillion in revenues and 12 million employees across the world. Read the full letter signed by more than 100 CEOs and senior executives: https://lnkd.in/eXqXAxia #biosolutions #climateaction #novonesis #leadership

Biosolutions can help provide sustainable answers to the future of fuel Our colleague Clemens Heikaus, Director of Venture Development, was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine about how Novonesis plays a pivotal role in renewable energy innovation. 🌱⚡ Clemens shared his thoughts on working in future fuels, where Novonesis is developing cutting-edge biosolutions to help decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like aviation.   These innovations are helping to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel while ensuring global connectivity and transport continue — all in a way that supports a more sustainable future.   Read the full interview to learn more about how Novonesis works to better the world with biology and driving sustainability for people and the planet.   Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dM8Xx8EJ #biosolutions #futurefuel #decarbonization

Meet our colleague Anne: Food engineer, beer enthusiast and explorer   Today is World Food Day, and for this occasion we share the story of one of our colleagues who works on solutions that help dairy producers reduce food loss and waste.   Anne Nordmark Murmann is a Global Marketing and Business Development Manager working in the field of bioprotection for dairy products. Our biosolutions in this space enhance food cultures to extend the shelf life of yogurt, for instance.   "Dairy products are characterized by high turnover, fragile supply chains and relatively short shelf lives. That makes them significant contributors to global food waste and losses. Remarkably, up to 17% of all yogurt is wasted annually in the EU. Our food cultures enhance the bioprotective effects of traditional fermentation by delaying spoilage from yeast and molds in dairy products. These cultures naturally extend shelf life and reduce food waste without the need for artificial preservatives," she says.   Anne is motivated by the inspiration she gets from working with many talented colleagues: "Novonesis is home to many great and interesting colleagues with varied backgrounds and functions. Even after years of studying and working in the food industry, I am continually inspired by my colleagues’ enthusiasm and what can be achieved with biosolutions," she says.   Anne's background has given her a special enthusiasm for beer brewing:   "I am a food engineer with a Ph.D. in food chemistry, specializing in flavor stability in beer. My research focused on the impact of enzymes and yeast types on oxidative stability. Producing beer and analyzing its stability through both analytical chemistry and sensory evaluations resulted in some truly enjoyable tastings."   Outside of work, Anne likes exploring by travelling with her family and friends as well as diving into the world of fantasy games and live-action role playing with her children.     #worldfoodday #biosolutions #teamnovonesis

Engaging the corn ethanol industry at TECO 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil Recently, our colleagues in Brazil hosted the annual TECO conference in São Paulo, bringing together key stakeholders in the Latin American corn ethanol market. This year was the 10th anniversary edition of the conference, and we had the pleasure of welcoming approx. 300 guests including producers, investors, associations, collaboration partners and technology providers in the industry, representing a major part of the regional ethanol production. Our Regional President Ethel Laursen and EVP Tina Sejersgård Fanø also attended the conference, which has become a highlight in the calendar of the biofuels industry in Latin America. In addition to the networking opportunities, the speakers at the event brought insights on how to obtain better results, focusing on market trends, technologies, innovation and sustainability.   Learn more about our biosolutions within bioenergy and other areas here: https://lnkd.in/d-TwZP6q #bioenergy #biofuel #novonesis 

"Wait and see. Ten years from now, our company will be one-of-a-kind." In a feature interview with Danish publication Børsen, our CEO Ester Baiget and Head of People & Organization Alice Larsen share their thoughts on the progress of Novonesis. After the merger, Novonesis has the fourth highest market value on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. With high expectations from the market, they talk about the importance of establishing a new company culture for Novonesis as the foundation for future growth. "Investors are viewing us as a growth company. I'm very confident that we will succeed together. Absolutely. Just wait and see. Ten years from now, our company will be one-of-a-kind. I'm not saying it will be easy, but I know it's going to happen," Ester Baiget says.  Alice Larsen adds her perspective on building a Novonesis culture:   "I have a very positive gut feeling about where we are heading as a company. We are building on the work of our colleagues and experts in anthropology, establishing new culture commitments about the company and workplace we want to be. Together, we are creating a new Novonesis standard, culture and mindset that will enable us to accomplish what we set out to do," she says. Read the full interview here (in Danish): https://lnkd.in/gJcuiNS6 Photos by Børsen / Thea Tønnesvang #biosolutions #novonesis #culture #leadership 

World Mental Health Day Yesterday, our colleagues in Human Health Biosolutions hosted an event for this occasion, and we had the honor of featuring Ted Dinan a guest speaker. Ted is the co-author of The Psychobiotic Revolution, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, and Principal Investigator at the APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, and he is a leading expert on the connection between mental health and the gut. He discussed the need for prioritizing mental health and explained how psychobiotics are opening new fields of possibilities for sustainable wellness management. He also shared valuable tips for coping with the winter season and adjusting to time changes. The event also included insightful presentations from our colleagues, Dalia Fouad, Head of Global Insights, who shared key insights into mental health, and Géraldine BLANC, Head of Mental and Emerging Health, who presented a category overview to complement the session. Do you want to know more about how our Biosolutions can help improve mental wellness? Go to this page: https://lnkd.in/digArYXf #biosolutions #worldmentalhealthday #novonesis