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Verenium...now part of BASF

Verenium Corporation, now part of BASF, is an industrial biotechnology company and global leader in developing high-performance enzymes. Verenium's tailored enzymes are environmentally friendly, making products and processes greener and more cost-effective for industries, including the global food and fuel markets. Our enzymes are developed by tapping into the vast genetic reservoir of bacteria and fungi — nature's most abundant resource — to create high-performance industrial enzyme solutions. Our unique R&D capabilities allow us to harness the energy of nature to develop and sell our enzymes to a global market. More than ever, a growing number of organizations are focused on developing ‘greener' processes and products. Corporate social responsibility and fierce global competition encourage industry leaders to seek greater efficiency and higher performance. Industries are looking to improve process economics in an environmentally sustainable way. Verenium has assembled all the capabilities and expertise needed to create eco-sensitive, enzymatic bioprocesses that replace inefficient, often harsh chemical processes. Enzymes are not just the future of industry; they are transforming industries and responding to market demands today. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Read more at www.verenium.com.