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Danisco is one of the world's leading producers of ingredients for food and other consumer products.

The group employs approximately 10,000 employees in more than 40 countries and reported revenue of DKK 20.9 billion in 2005/06.

Danisco's broad technology platform and product portfolio includes emulsifiers, enzymes, stabilisers, cultures, flavours, sugar and sweeteners such as xylitol and fructose. The majority of these ingredients are produced from natural raw materials. Their products are mainly used in the food industry, for instance, to improve the texture in bread and ice cream but are also applied to feed, cleaning, textiles and plastics.

Danisco is also one of the largest and most efficient sugar producers in Europe.

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 industry. Today, the Group holds more than 2,000 active patents and patent applications.

Danisco in brief

• Listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange

• International presence: Some 40 countries

• Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark

• Chairman of the Board: Anders Knutsen

• Chief Executive Officer: Tom Knutzen

External links

• Corporate homepage