Novozymes, Inc. emphasizes research in identifying and engineering new industrial enzymes, as well as improving the manufacturing process for new and existing enzymes. Novozymes, Inc. collaborates with other Novozymes A/S research groups in Denmark, the United States, Japan and China.
The company also collaborates with the University of California, Davis and with other academic laboratories worldwide.
Our research and development, aimed at commercializing new enzymes suitable for industrial processes, often replaces the use of synthetic chemicals with efficient, convenient and cost-effective solutions. Detergents, textiles, starch, baking, wine, fruit juice, brewing, food functionality, animal feed, and pulp & paper are just a few of the industries to benefit from our discoveries. We are also engaged in biotechnological research in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and biochemical fields.