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This business area includes microorganisms for institutional and household cleaning, wastewater treatment, aquaculture and plant care.
Sales of industrial microorganisms grew by 13% in 2006. In local currencies growth was 14%. There was a generally positive sales trend in all areas, but sales for institutional and household cleaning made a particular contribution to growth. Although still a small area, sales of microorganisms for aquaculture showed very good growth rates. The geographical diversification of sales continued, with a growing share of sales in Asia and Europe.
Novozymes launched two new products for institutional and household cleaning in 2006.
Growth in 2007 is expected to be moderate.
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