- Carlsberg considers the use of gene technology to be a natural part of scientific development.
- Carlsberg carries out research in gene technology to obtain scientific knowledge about the various techniques and to obtain better insight into the genetic properties of raw materials.
- The prerequisites for any utilisation of gene technology in the brewing of beer and biotechnology activities are that gene technology is approved by authorities, that it does not pose any risk to the consumer, the environment or staff, that the technology is approved by the industries, and that it is generally accepted by the public at large.
- Carlsberg has no current plans to employ genetically modified raw materials or yeast strains in beer brewing.
- Carlsberg Research Centre will explore the use of gene technology in biotechnology projects for possible future commercialisation.
Carlsberg and Gene Technology
Carlsberg has a long-standing and renowned tradition of carrying out research, and for several years, it has been normal practice to apply genetic engineering in basic research projects carried out at the Carlsberg Research Centre.
At Carlsberg we want to have the best possible information at our disposal. Therefore, the Carlsberg Research Centre has employed gene technology research in raw materials i.e. in the attempt to improve strains of yeast and malting barley. It is seen as a natural continuation of the traditional refinement and crossbreeding work, which has been going on for more than a hundred years at Carlsberg. However, it will presumably take many years before genetically modified yeast and barley will be used in connection with the brewing of beer.