Micro-organismes et industrie : un marché très, très concentré

[1] AB Enzymes is co-owner of Roal Oy with Anora.

[2] Novo Nordisk, « Gene technology in medicine development and production », December 2015

[3] Several people still hold important positions in both companies, such as Lars Green, who is CFO and Executive Vice President of Novozymes, and Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Novo Nordisk, Inc. See
« The Barons of the Stock Market – Biography of Lars Green », Zone Bourse, 2023.

[4]  » La Commission européenne autorise la fusion entre Novozymes et Chr. Hansen », Zone Bourse, 12 December 2023.

[5] European Commission, Press release – « Commission clears Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merger, subject to conditions », 12 December 2023.

[6] Novozymes, « Venturing further into BioHealth with Synergia ».

[7] Daniells, S., « Novozymes acquires US-based Microbiome Labs for US$125 million », NutralIngredients-USA.com, 6 January 2021

[8] Adisseo, Press release – « Novozymes-Adisseo Gear up for Significant Role in Probiotic Market », 16 June 2015.

[9] « Le géant de l’agrochimie Monsanto se lance dans le biocontrôle », AFP, 11 December 2013.

[10] Hopkins, M., « The BioAg Alliance Advances New Microbial Solutions For Agriculture », CropLife, 5 January 2017.

[11] Univar Solutions also develops enzymes for food and feed, and is also the exclusive distributor of enzymes and probiotics developed by Novozymes, particularly in the United States and Canada, DSM-Firmenich’s « beauty » products, particularly for Latin America, and certain BASF products.
Univar Solutions, « Our history ».
« UNIVAR SOLUTIONS INC. », Stock exchange area.
List of Univar Solutions Inc. subsidiaries : « UNIVAR SOLUTIONS INC. SUBSIDIARIES », 31 December 2019

[12] UPL is a group of Indian origin. Since 2006, it has notably owned the seed company Advanta Seed. See :
Lucas, S. C., « UPL Aquires Advanta Seed », AgriBusiness Global, 21 February 2006.
« Novozymes Continues BioAg Partnership with Bayer, Establishes Multi-Partner Model », CropLife, 4 April 2019.
« UPL subsidiary Advanta Seeds acquires 20% stake in Brazil-based seed company », Zone Bourse, 17 November 2022

[13] Floquet, K., « Puratos surfeits on the growing sourdough market », La Dépêche, November 8, 2022.

[14] Launois, A., « Puratos and Novozymes focus on cake freshness », Backerty and Snacks, April 7 2008.

[15] Firmenich, Press release – « Firmenich & Novozymes partner for great-tasting yogurt with unprecedented sugar reduction performance », October 7, 2020.

[16] DSM, « The DSM, November 21, 2021.

[17] DSM, Press Release – « dsm-firmenich-Novozymes Alliance launches its second-generation protease, ProAct 360™ », June 7, 2021.

[18] DSM, Press Release – « dsm-firmenich-Novozymes Alliance launches its new generation phytase, HiPhorius™ »], January 25, 2022.

[19] « DSM acquires Gist-Brocades for more than 8.5 billion francs », Les Echos, February 24 1998

[20] Yakowicz, W., « With A $120 Million War Chest, Brightseed Is Unlocking The Fat-Fighting Power Of Hemp », Forbes

[21] « DSM completes acquisition of Vitatene S.A.U. », All About Feed, May 7, 2011.

[22] « Verenium sells assets to DSM for $37m », L’Usine Nouvelle, April 2, 2012.

[23] Latieule, S., « DSM finalizes acquisition of Fortitech », L’Usine Nouvelle, December 27, 2012.

[24] Matt Steinglass, « DSM to acquire Canadian nutrition group », Financial Times, May 18, 2012.

[25] « DSM Closes Acquisition Of Andre Pectin’s Stake – Quick Facts », RTT News, October 9, 2013.

[26] Noël, A., « DSM Buys Animal-Nutrition Supplier Tortuga for $576 Million », Bloomberg, August 8, 2012.

[27] Byrne, J. « Vitamin C supply : Aland deal won’t change DSM’s global ranking », Feed Navigator, July 11, 2014.

[28] DSM, Communiqué de presse – « DSM to add world-leading animal nutrition and health specialty businesses with acquisition of Erber Group », 12 juin 2020.

[29] DSM, Communiqué de presse – « DSM completes acquisition of Glycom », 1^er avril 2020.

[30] DSM-Firmenich, « Remuneration @dsm-firmenich », June 29, 2023

[31] Anna Rousseau, « Firmenich, ce géant suisse inconnu qui parfume le monde », Les Echos, February 15, 2021.

[32] « Danisco acquires Genencor for $419 million », Food ingredients first, January 27 2005.

[33] [This company has developed an « anti-microbial system » based on the enzyme lactoperoxidase.
« Danisco see future in French biotech company », Food ingredients first, March 22 2005

[34] Lindsey Partos , « Danisco invests in diagnostic tools to fight food contamination », Food Navigator, August 24 2005

[35] DuPont, Press Release – « DuPont to Acquire Danisco for $6.3 Billion », January 9, 2011.

[36] « DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS », Import Info

[37] IFF, « Our subsidiaries ».

[38] It is also a member of the Board of Directors of the third largest paint company, AkzoNobel. In 2008, AkzoNobel acquired Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). In 1993, ICI spun off its « bioscience » division, which became Zeneca, which merged with Astra to become Astra-Zeneca. Astra Zeneca merged with Novartis to create Syngenta in 2000.
Government of Great Britain, « AB WORLD FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED »

[39] Ohly, « Effective Plant Protein Solutions »

[40] List of subsidiaries in 2022 :
Kerry Group, « Annual report 2022 », page 249.

[41] « Kerry Invests €200 Million in Biotechnology Companies », Neutraceuticals World, February 15, 2022.

[42] « Kerry acquires C-LEcta a », FoodIngredientsFirst, February 15, 2022.

[43] Kerry group, « Kerry Group completes acquisition of Cargill Flavor Systems », Newfoodmagazine, December 2, 2011.