Chr. Hansen is a global bioscience company that develops natural solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. The company has been established in 1874 and now it has more than 3,000 dedicated employees in more than 32 countries. As a company Chr. Hansen aims to deliver innovative natural solutions that advance food, health and productivity for the benefit of us all. Chr. Hansen develops and produces cultures, enzymes, probiotics and natural colors for a rich variety of foods, confectionery, beverages, dietary supplements and even animal feed and plant protection. Chr. Hansen has one of the world’s largest bacteria collections, numbering almost 30,000 strains. From this collection bacteria are screened, selected and improved to meet specific requirements in food, dietary supplement, animal feed and plant protection. Chr. Hansen also develops and produces natural colors for the food industry. The colors originate from natural sources like berries, roots and seeds, and Chr. Hansen is a global front runner in encapsulation and stabilization techniques. All solutions of Chr. Hansen are based on strong research and development competencies coupled with significant technology investments and close customer relationships.