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New state-of-the art Meat Lab in the US

Chr. Hansen's new meat lab will strengthen a continuous effort to create winning flavors for customers worldwide.

At Chr. Hansen, we are committed to developing the highest quality flavors and seasonings that create market place successes for our customers. The new facility will enable us to better support customers’ product development programs in the growing retail and foodservice markets”, says Jim McCarthy, Vice President, Chr. Hansen US.

The meat lab will also expand the company’s capabilities in the savory category and effectively promote the natural cure it has recently begun offering. With an efficient design, the professional grade commercial kitchen and lab will provide hands-on training and product demonstrations for customers.

“We have great expectations for our new Meat Lab, and look forward to an even closer cooperation and working partnership with our customers in providing them with high quality and tailor-made flavor solutions,“ says Jim McCarthy.

The facility is located at the Chr. Hansen Seasonings and Sweet Flavors North American headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey.

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Chr. Hansen is a global bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. The products include cultures, enzymes, probiotics and natural colors, and all solutions are based on strong research and development competencies coupled with significant technology investments. Revenue in the 2013/14 financial year was EUR 756 million. The company holds a leading market position in all its divisions: Cultures & Enzymes, Health & Nutrition and Natural Colors. It has more than 2,500 dedicated employees in over 30 countries and main production facilities in Denmark, France, USA and Germany. Chr. Hansen was founded in 1874 and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen.

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About us

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 150 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 50,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential. Matching customer needs and global trends we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria to respond to global challenges such as food waste, global health and the overuse of antibiotics and pesticides. As one of the world’s most sustainable companies, we touch the lives of more than 1 billion people every day. Driven by our legacy of innovation and curiosity to pioneer science, our purpose – To grow a better world. Naturally. – is at the heart of everything we do.

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
Boege Allé 10-12
DK-2970 Hoersholm
Denmark