Chr. Hansen

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

Type	Publicly traded Aktieselskab
Traded as	OMX: CHR
Industry	Chemicals, biotechnology
Founded	1874
Headquarters	Hørsholm, Denmark
Key people	Ole Andersen (Chairman), Lars Frederiksen (President and CEO)
Products	Food colorings, microbiological cultures, probiotics, phytonutrients, enzymes
Revenue	€635.6 million (2010/2011)[1]
Operating income	€159.2 million (2010/2011)[1]
Profit	€116.7 million (2010/2011)[1]
Total assets	€1.353 billion (August 2011)[1]
Total equity	€644.3 million (August 2011)[1]
Employees	2,410 (average, 2010/2011)[1]
Website	www.chr-hansen.com

Chr. Hansen A/S is a global company based in Denmark which produces natural ingredients to the food, beverage, dietary supplements, and agricultural industries. The company is a leading supplier of food cultures, probiotics, enzymes and natural colors. Its products are applied in the production of cheese, fermented milks, meat, food services, beverages, wine, fruit preparations, ices and desserts, confectionery, cereals, spreads, bakery products, snacks, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture products. Chr. Hansen A/S has development centers in Denmark, the United States, France, and Germany; and research facilities in Denmark and France. Chr. Hansen A/S is based in Hørsholm, Denmark.

Research and development

A considerable proportion of the employees are engaged in research and development of new and more consumer friendly products for the international food and pharmaceuticals industry.

In brief

• Extraction and production plants on four continents;
• International presence: Some 30 countries;
• Listed on Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen since June 3, 2010, under the symbol "CHR";
• Chr. Hansen flavorings division was purchased by Symrise in 2008

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} "Annual Report 2010/2011". Chr. Hansen. http://annualreport1011.chr-hansen.com/PDF/CHRar201011abcde.pdf. Retrieved 15 November 2011. 

External links

• Official website