Fermented foods and beverages have been around for thousands of years and are enjoying new interest from consumers looking for a healthy lifestyle and natural products. We all recognize kimchi, sauerkraut and wine as fermented products; however, there are less obvious examples such as coffee and cocoa beans, miso or vinegar. What is fermentation? How does food change?...
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New trends in nutrition
How do consumers evaluate and choose food and health products? Will there be a food revolution soon? In a period of change, Chr.Hansen is working hard to ensure that food manufacturers and end-users, both of them, continue to receive the maximum benefits and benefits from our products. The ability to bring innovative solutions and technologies to...
The era of good bacteria
Recently, awareness and knowledge of the strength of good bacteria have increased. The world also understands the impact that they may have on some of the major challenges we face. Among them are discarding food, overuse of antibiotics and the need for sustainable agricultural sector to feed the growing world population, while preserving our planet for future...
New directions in the production of beverages. Fermentation. New understanding
As consumers move to a healthier lifestyle, they are increasingly looking for natural ingredients, functional advantages, new tastes and craft suggestions when choosing drinks. Non-alcoholic or low-ethanol beverages can be interesting options for consumers. Taste is the key criterion for conquering this rapidly developing market. Recently, in order to divert the attention of consumers from the exciting...
Better bioprotection for more dairy products in more regions
The new FreshQ® cultures offer an alternative to even more chemicals and artificial preservatives than the first generation With Chr. Hansen’s second generation FreshQ®, more dairies can rely on natural freshness and contribute to reducing food waste Since global bioscience company Chr. Hansen first launched its FreshQ® portfolio some five years ago, it has swept across the...
Introducing the Hansen sweet potato™ – the secret behind the market’s best carmine alternative
Chr. Hansen’s decade-long breeding program results in a new and unique sweet potato that is the raw material creating vibrant alternatives to carmine and synthetic reds
New milk-free cultures for plant based products
Chr. Hansen’s new milk-free cultures for plant based alternatives bring the mild, fresh taste and smooth texture. The market for fermented dairy alternatives has shown strong growth in recent years albeit from a small base. Today the segment constitutes less than 1% of the fermented foods market but it has seen the highest growth rates...
‘Felix’ and ‘Fido’ are in for a treat: colors sourced from nature for pet food
A full product range is being launched for use in multiple dog and cat food applications – including dry, semi-moist and treats.
Chr. Hansen ranked as the most sustainable company in the world
Topping the 2019 global index of the 100 most sustainable companies, as announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland One month short of its official 145th anniversary, global bioscience company Chr. Hansen is ranked the most sustainable company in the world by Corporate Knights, a specialized Toronto-based media and investment research firm....
Goodbye, good old Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt, the thick, creamy, protein-packed dairy product, has stormed supermarket shelves in the United States. The breakfast favorite’s astonishingly fast growth is epitomized by the success of Chobani—perhaps the best known brand. Тhe company, which began selling Greek yogurt in 2007, saw its sales skyrocket from just over $3 million to more than $1.1...