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

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. 

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.

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.

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.