LUMI Set was developed by Corbion’s formulation scientists to support the texture, stability, and application performance bakers depend on in water-based icings.
The FDA is giving food companies more flexibility to label products as containing “no artificial colors” when petroleum-based dyes are not used. The move, paired with new approvals for beetroot red and expanded spirulina use, supports industry efforts to shift toward naturally derived color alternatives.
Commitment covers cookies, cakes, icings, and other baked goods, with natural color alternatives designed to meet clean-label demand and maintain performance standards
The commitment underscores ongoing demand for clean-label formulations and regulatory readiness, particularly as scrutiny of synthetic colors increases. The company is adopting natural color sources while focusing on maintaining product performance in terms of texture, taste and visual appeal.
Understanding the impact of new food dye policies and how market research can help businesses navigate the transition is crucial for staying competitive.
Looking ahead to 2030, the food and beverage color palette will almost exclusively contain vibrant, naturally-derived hues that offer clean-label charm, as consumers continue to seek better-for-you products.
EXBERRY by GNT identifies disruptive new color trend
November 28, 2022
GNT, the global supplier of plant-based EXBERRY® colors, explored how today’s consumers see color in the world of food and drink and beyond. The research revealed a powerful new trend shaped by Generation Z’s desire to embrace joy and creativity while staying true to core values.
Caramel colors are among the oldest food colorings, used in the food industry to impart an appealing appearance to food products since the 1800s. Today, caramel colors account for approximately 80% of all color additives used in foods and beverages, appearing in products such as, spirits, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, and even pet foods.
Researchers converted anthocyanin blue from a tiny fraction of red cabbage extract into a primary product
April 14, 2021
A natural brilliant blue coloring has been discovered by an international team of researchers including chemists at the University of California, Davis. The new cyan blue, obtained from red cabbage, could be an alternative to synthetic blue food colorings such as the widely used FD&C Blue No. 1. The work is published April 7 in Science Advances.
EQT plans to invest in natural colors, strengthen its digital infrastructure, sustainability capabilities and supply chain setup
September 28, 2020
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S and the EQT IX fund announced that EQT has agreed to acquire the Natural Colors Division, a subsidiary of Chr. Hansen, the global bioscience leader and developer of natural solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. The purchase price amounts to EUR 800 million.