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FDA’s Red 3 Ban Opens Doors for Nature-Based Colors

This ban is the latest action in the global trend of shifting away from synthetic colors and ingredients.

February 27, 2025

Elaine Lee, Application Manager, Lycored

Food and beverage manufacturers using nature-based ingredients widen their market reach.

Natural Products News Briefs: Kaneka, TriNutra, Oterra, Nutrify & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

December 21, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

8 Trends in Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners

Natural products industry experts reveal the latest innovations that give products the added appeal consumers are seeking now.

September 25, 2023

Marissa Fox

Natural products industry experts reveal the latest innovations that give products the added appeal consumers are seeking now.

GNT's 2023 Color Trend Update

December 5, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

GNT, the global supplier of plant-based EXBERRY colors, says a bold new era of “Healthy Hedonism” is inspiring a radical rethink of what is possible with natural colors. For its latest trend analysis, GNT explored how consumers see color in the world of food and beverage and beyond. Driving the latest...

GNT Non-GMO Food Coloring Ingredients

September 9, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

GNT has a lineup of Non-GMO Project Verified, clean-label EXBERRY color concentrates. The food coloring is created from non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants using physical processing methods. There are 20 new colors available and certified organic colors are available. https://exberry.com/en/...

GNT Introduces Organic Powder Colors for Beverages, Baking

August 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

GNT is growing its EXBERRY Organic line, adding certified organic powder colors to the portfolio. This expansion includes yellow, pink, red, purple, and blue shades. They have been developed to be added to instant beverages, seasonings, and baking mixes. The products are created using edible fruit, vegetables, and plants. They...

Chr. Hansen Natural Colors Completes First Acquisition

April 27, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Copenhagen, Denmark—Chr. Hansen Natural Colors has purchased SECNA Natural Ingredients Group S.L., bolstering its position in the natural colors segment, according to a press release. This is Chr. Hansen Natural Colors’ first add-on investment since being acquired by private equity firm EQT, and it grants the company access to SECNA...

Chr. Hansen to Sell its Natural Colors Business

October 6, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hoersholm, Denmark—Chr. Hanson is selling its Natural Colors business to EQT IX, a global investment organization, for EUR 800 million, according to a press release. Natural Colors serves over 1,600 customers in the food and beverages industry, the press release says. It employs approximately 650 people and has grown by...

Natural Flavor Update: Making good-for-you taste oh-so-good

September 26, 2019

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“No villains”—according to a research report from Kerry titled “Beyond the Label: The Clean Food Revolution,” 41% of consumers consider artificial ingredients, flavors, colors and GMOs to be bad guys on the ingredients list, and they want to avoid them. What consumers want instead: 41% seek “naturally healthy” foods that...