Yesterday, the Novo Nordisk Foundation announced an investment of 1 billion DKK to establish a new research institute, BRIGHT at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, aiming to accelerate the development of biosolutions. novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news… #biosolutions #bioeconomy

How biosolutions help us take control of our health Did you know that the human #microbiome is made up of 38 trillion #microbes that live in and on us? Our colleague Adam Baker, Director of Science in Human Health Biosolutions, explains more in the video below. #biosolutions

At Food Ingredients Europe in Germany, our Regional President Johan Weimann spoke to @FoodNavigator about the trends we are seeing in the food and beverage space. Read the article here: foodnavigator.com/Article/20… #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #plantbasedfood #novonesis

What is the cost of inaction in the global climate crisis? According to new report from the World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, for each dollar invested in climate adaptation, businesses can expect between $2 and $19 in returns. More: weforum.org/publications/the…

Last week, we had the official opening of our new Novonesis office in Cairo.🥳 This marks a significant milestone as we expand our global footprint and deepen our commitment to bringing the power of biosolutions to the Egyptian market and the region. #biosolutions #novonesis

Making the soil work to feed 10 billion people by 2050 Yesterday was World Soil Day, which is an annual occasion marked by the United Nations, focusing on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. Biosolutions can play a key part in keeping our soil healthy for the future generations. In this article from our biosolutions bulletin, you can learn about how microbes and fungi can be used to replace chemical fertilizers and pesticides, strengthening our plants naturally. "Scientists discovered that numerous bacteria, fungi, and other microbes in the soil, invisible to the naked eye, are key to making plants robust from the inside. These microbes enable plants to absorb essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil. They also regulate many plant functions, including disease resistance," the article reads. Learn more here: novonesis.com/en/news/the-bi… #biosolutions #worldsoilday #planthealth #climateaction

Today, we are proud that our CEO Ester Baiget is featured among inspiring leaders in UN @globalcompact's CEO Agenda, a new platform bringing together public and private sectors. It can inspire leaders to reshape the way their businesses operate, embedding sustainability as the cornerstone of growth. For this occasion, Ester was interviewed by UN Global Compact, sharing her thoughts on leadership and the role of the CEO: "It's not only about surviving the next quarter. It's about setting the foundation for something bigger. It's creating the home of your employees, a place where they feel that they belong." She also emphasizes the need for business leaders to embrace responsibility for change: "I want to be one voice that hopefully helps someone else to make a better decision. Our role is to make sure that we bring the relevant information so the best decisions can be taken. We have to embrace that responsibility. If we implement the biosolutions we already have today, we would reduce the global emissions by 8%. Why is that not happening? One big roadblock is regulation. It makes unnecessary constraints on implementation of innovation," she says. Finally, she talks about her own motivation for being a sustainability leader: "This is the only way of getting things right. It's for the future of my kids, me as a human being, for our shareholders and for our employees." Learn more about the CEO Agenda from UN Global Compact and the full interviews with Ester and other leaders: unglobalcompact.org/ceo-agen… #biosolutions #leadership #novonesis

"Now that we are reaching billions of consumers, we are operating at a scale that makes a real difference." Our colleague EVP Jacob Vishof Paulsen, Food & Beverage Biosolutions, was interviewed for the 30th anniversary edition of the World of Food Ingredients magazine by Food Ingredients First. In the interview, he talks about the status of Novonesis in the food and beverage sector: "It's an exciting time at Novonesis, and we are off to an amazing start as a recently merged company. Overall, we estimate that several billion people consume something with a Novonesis ingredient every day. This is impressive, but it also means that we have a lot of responsibility to keep innovating in this space." He also talks about the impact of our biosolutions in the fight against food waste: "Food waste is one area where we can really make a difference. In the current food production, one-third of food that has moved through processing into retail and consumer homes gets thrown away. Our biosolutions which include enzymes and microbes can facilitate the transition to longer product shelf lives. Currently, some of our biggest successes are in bread and yoghurt, but our solutions can be applied to most categories." You can find the magazine and full interview here: foodingredientsfirst.com/the… #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #futureoffood

Our colleague Justin Perrettson is featured in this new podcast episode by @FightPoverty sharing his insights from #COP29 in Baku and explaining some of the complexities of the negotiations and discussions. Have a listen if you want to know more about COP29 and the outlook for COP30 in Brazil next year. #biosolutions #climateaction

Showcasing our latest innovations and biosolutions at Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, Germany Last week, our colleagues in our Food & Beverage Biosolutions team attended the annual FI Europe conference, connecting with customers, industry experts and stakeholders and sharing samples of our many biosolutions in the food and beverage space. As a highlight of this year's conference, we won the Innovation Award in the sensory award category where our Novamyl BestBite biosolution was recognized as the winner. This solution enables food producers to achieve baked goods with a great texture and a balanced bite, while also maintaining freshness for longer. Thank you to all of our colleagues attending FIE and all the visitors we had a chance to speak to at the Novonesis booth. Here is a description of all innovation award winners: foodingredientsfirst.com/new… #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #foodingredientseurope #novonesis

Biosolutions can enable more sustainable fuel for transport Today is World Sustainable Transport Day, and for this occasion we want to share our most recent biosolution, Eversa® Advance, improving efficiency and sustainability in biodiesel feedstock processing. This biosolution was introduced recently in Brazil at ENOV2024, the largest annual event for oils and fats processors in the region, as well as at the EWABA General Assembly in Belgium. In recent years, biodiesel producers have increasingly adopted waste-based feedstocks to remain competitive and increase sustainability in a volatile market. However, due to the variable quality of the feedstocks, particularly with free fatty acid (FFA) content, they are faced with processing challenges that lead to operational bottlenecks. The new biosolution tackles the challenges of processing feedstocks with up to 20% FFA. The product helps biodiesel producers improve operational efficiency, reduce total pre-treatment operating costs by up to 45%, and lower their environmental footprint. "Biodiesel producers know that feedstock flexibility and sustainability has become a strategic imperative. The demand for renewable fuels, and thereby feedstocks, is increasing, while global policies promote the use of waste-based feedstocks. With Eversa® Advance, we help biodiesel producers increase their feedstock flexibility and unlock the full potential of their plants with little capital expenditure and low risk," says Hans Ole Klingenberg, VP Marketing at Novonesis. Olfar is one of the largest industrial biodiesel groups in Brazil, and they are the first to implement this technology, using the Eversa® Advance biosolution. Their plant is now operating successfully and producing biodiesel. Marcelo Pauletti, Head of Biodiesel at Olfar, shared his thoughts: "At Olfar, we’re committed to producing energy for the world in a reliable and sustainable manner. To us, Eversa® Advance is a pathway to diversifying our feedstocks and more efficient processing of waste-based feedstocks as well as smoother operations and lower costs. Novonesis contributed with world class technology and a team of experienced and dedicated professionals to our project. Their collaboration was key to Olfar’s successful implementation of Eversa® Advance." Learn more about our latest biosolution in the video below or in the press release here: novonesis.com/en/news/novone… #biosolutions #worldsustainabletransportday #climateaction

As the climate discussions at #COP29 have concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, our colleague EVP Morten Enggaard Rasmussen shares his perspective. In the video, he talks about the role of biosolutions as an important enabler of the path towards a more sustainable future: "According to the UN, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. That's not viable. Biology holds some of the answers to the most pressing challenges we face. Biosolutions hold the key to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions in many industries. Globally, biosolutions can reduce total emissions by 8%," he says. At Novonesis, we are ready to contribute, doing our part to create the future we all want to see for the coming generations. We are here to better our world with biology. #biosolutions #climateaction #leadership

Helping people in need for the holiday season ❤ Today, our EVP Morten Enggaard Rasmussen received the baton in the Danish Red Cross Christmas relay from Tania Sabroe from Novo Nordisk. "The holiday season is a time for showing compassion and care. We are proud to be part of this important cause and support the Danish Red Cross and their work around the world. At Novonesis, we come to work every day committed to better our world with biology. This year marks our first participation as Novonesis, and we are proud to carry on the tradition from both our legacy companies," he said. We are honored to contribute to this great cause by the Danish Red Cross. In the video, Morten passes the baton along to Ulrik Gernow from Grundfos as the next executive contributing to this cause. 🦋 #holidayspirit #biosolutions #novonesis

Sustainability in manufacturing Our SVP of Planetary Health Rene Garza sat down for an interview with the National Association of Manufacturers (@ShopFloorNAM) – an organization representing more than 14,000 companies and 13 million people in America – to talk about Novonesis’ sustainability plans. “We are inherently sustainable because we draw from nature. As biology matures, we find that nature has evolved to be an efficient utilizer of every single resource out there,” he says. Aside from the strides we’re making globally, he also talks about a common biotech industry pitfall, and the role the U.S. government can play in helping us do more with less. Read the full interview here: nam.org/novonesis-lets-natur…

Join Novonesis in Brazil for the case competition and study trip of a lifetime The application window is now open for students to join 'Doing Business in Brazil 2025', which is an annual event organized in collaboration with @BainandCompany and Djøf. The trip will take place in the spring of 2025. This year’s destination is Brazil, and it will provide an incredible chance to dive into a vibrant culture and explore exciting business opportunities. The selected students will solve a real-life business case about Novonesis, and they get the chance to visit our site in the region as well as other inspiring companies. All students across educational disciplines are encouraged to apply. Here is where you apply to join the trip, note that the application deadline is December 1, 2024: djoef.dk/studerende/case-com… #biosolutions #casecompetition #students #career #teamnovonesis

Three Novonesis biosolutions are nominated for the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Award Next week, the Food Ingredients Europe conference takes place in Frankfurt, Germany. The following biosolutions have been recognized for their innovation and impact and are nominated for the Fi Europe Innovation Award: • Vertera® for unlocking perfect textures in plant-based meat • Novamyl® BestBite for achieving unmatched freshness in baked goods • MindAble™ 1714™ for supporting mental wellness via chocolate products Stop by booth 3.1 H90 to sample the finalists at Fi Europe, November 19-21st, and learn more about what these biosolutions are nominated for. Learn more about the finalists for the FI Europe Innovation Award here: insights.figlobal.com/innova… #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #foodingredients

Time Magazine recognizes Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget among 100 most influential climate leaders Today, the TIME100 Climate list has been released by @TIME Magazine, celebrating leaders across the world for making significant progress in fighting climate change. Our CEO Ester Baiget responds to being included in this recognition: “I am honored to be included among the visionary leaders on Time Magazine's Time100 Climate list. This recognition is particularly meaningful because it shines a spotlight on biosolutions as a powerful enabler of the solutions our future needs. The world stands at a defining moment: It is time to create the future we all want to see and work to bring the needs of people back into balance with our planet. Businesses must play a role in this journey. At Novonesis, we recognize we are part of creating and ensuring a better future – we come to work every day with one clear purpose: to better the world with biology. The solutions to accelerate the sustainable transition already exist today. No single player can drive this transformation alone. Through collaboration and shared purpose, we can and will drive the change our world needs,” she says. Read the full list of TIME100 Climate Leaders here: time.com/collection/time100-… Learn more here: novonesis.com/en/news/time-m… #biosolutions #climateaction #leadership #novonesis

Novonesis biosolutions are transforming production and consumption by reducing the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. Did you know that biosolutions can reduce total global CO2 emissions by 4.3 billion metric tons? In this video, our colleague Thomas Bomhoff, VP of Global Sustainability, shares his thoughts on the role of biosolutions, enabling us to accelerate towards a more sustainable future: "Biosolutions are here today. They already help produce our food, power our vehicles and clean our clothes. Don't stop imagining. Let's better our world with biology." #biosolutions #sustainability #climateaction

Increasing demand and double digit growth Our CFO Rainer Lehmann was interviewed by Danish publication Børsen today after the release of our Q3 results, which included double digit growth in all areas of our business. He shared his thoughts on our performance in the past quarter and his perspective on the future: "We are very happy with our performance, and we are only beginning to see sales synergies from coming together as a new company. Moving forward, we expect more significant contributions from sales synergies across our business, and we will address this more tangibly when we share our expectations for 2025. Our collective ability to create innovative biosolutions will enable us to build the foundation for further value creation ahead," he said. Read the full article here (in Danish): borsen.dk/nyheder/virksomhed… #biosolutions #novonesis #financialresults

Novonesis delivers 9% organic sales growth in the first nine months of 2024 following a strong Q3 with 11% growth. We are now expecting an organic sales growth in the upper end of the 7-8% range in 2024 with an adjusted EBITDA margin confirmed to be between 35.5%-36.5%. Our CEO Ester Baiget shares her perspective on the first nine months of the year for Novonesis: “Novonesis is in a very good place, and our strong execution across the business highlights the strength of our diversified portfolio, innovative capabilities, and broad-based market reach. We continue to experience high demand for our sustainable biosolutions from customers seeking to transform products and processes to increase efficiency, sustainability, and performance. With 9% organic sales growth after the first nine months, good realization of cost synergies, and a solid path to realize sales synergies, we are delivering on our promises and are building the foundation for future value creation,” she says. Learn more in the highlights below, or read the press release here: novonesis.com/en/news/q3-upd… #novonesis #financials #biosolutions #quarterlyresults