Natural colors - Articles

Ingredient Showcase

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest innovations in natural and organic ingredients.

July 15, 2024

New ingredients from FlavorSum, Global Organics, and GNT

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions for colors.

October 17, 2022

New ingredients from Del Carmen Foods’, DSM Food and Beverage, GNT USA, and more!

Add a natural hue to dairy products

As processors gravitate toward natural colors, they should keep in mind certain pitfalls of using these clean-label ingredients.

Anna Boisseau

March 7, 2022

As processors gravitate toward natural colors, they should keep in mind certain pitfalls of using these clean-label ingredients.

Givaudan to acquire DDW, The Color House

The acquisition will enable Givaudan to establish a global leadership position in natural colors.

October 13, 2021

As part of its 2025 strategy to expand the portfolio of its global Taste & Wellbeing business, Geneva-based Givaudan said it reached an agreement to acquire DDW, The Color House, a Louisville, Ky.-based natural color company.

Vibrant, plant-based dairy food colorings are the on-trend choice for the modern consumer

Made from consumer-friendly ingredients, they can deliver show-stopping shades from across the rainbow to brighten dairy products.

Jeannette O'Brien

September 10, 2021

Today’s consumers are more committed than ever before to their health and wellbeing. They seek out dairy products with clean and clear labels that include ingredients that are on-trend, recognizable and GMO-free as well as ticking dietary requirements such as being kosher and halal.

Dairy products find natural hues

Dairy processors continue to seek out clean-label coloring options, but they come with some challenges.

Anna Boisseau

September 1, 2021

It is said that we eat with our eyes first — just look at any cooking competition show’s focus on a dish’s presentation. And one of the first things to notice about food’s appearance is its color.

Suppliers offer new natural colors that suit clean-label needs.

March 1, 2021

New ingredients from ColorMaker Inc., Food Ingredient Solutions, GNT Group, and more!

Chr. Hansen Natural Colors inaugurates new research and development center

The division is expected to be acquired by EQT after regulatory clearance.

November 5, 2020

As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Hørsholm, Denmark-based Chr. Hansen expanded and completely renovated its research and development (R&D) facilities for its Natural Colors Division in Montpellier, France.

Chr. Hansen to sell its Natural Colors Division to EQT

Natural Colors’ products are primarily used in food and beverage applications.

October 2, 2020

Chr. Hansen, Hørsholm, Denmark, and the EQT IX fund, Stockholm, said that that EQT has agreed to acquire the Natural Colors Division, a subsidiary of Chr. Hansen.

Color considerations for today’s dairy aisle

Brands could win over digital-savvy consumers by being more inventive in how they use colors to differentiate their products, creating aesthetically exciting and “like-worthy” food experiences.

Emina Goodman

September 22, 2020

Color, one of the most important sensory aspects of food, provides visual cues about quality and taste. It’s a product feature that brands can leverage to increase consumer appeal, win over new customers and inspire repeat purchase.