COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.15/2010, July 20, 2010 New employee representative in Chr. Hansen's Board of Directors In connection with employee representative Malene Lunddal Hansen's resignation on July 31, 2010, we hereby announce that her substitute member Joergen O. Nielsen takes over the task as employee representative in Chr. Hansen Holding A/S' Board of Directors as per July 31, 2010. Joergen O. Nielsen has been employed with Chr. Hansen for two years and was elected to the board in January 2010. His position is Director, People Operations, Stakeholder Relations. Joergen O. Nielsen served as Senior Manager at H. Lundbeck A/S between 2003 and 2008 and holds an MSc in Finance from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University. For further information, please contact: Lars Frederiksen, CEO Tel: +45 4574 7474 Ole Andersen, Chairman Tel: +45 4574 7474 About Chr. Hansen Chr. Hansen is a global bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. All solutions are based on strong research and development competencies and significant technology investments. Revenue in FY 2008/09 was EUR 511 million. The company enjoys market leadership in all its divisions: Cultures & Enzymes, Health & Nutrition and Colors & Blends. There are more than 2,200 dedicated employees in over 30 countries. For further information, please visit www.chr-hansen.com.