November 9, 2016 3:25 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
Table for Two: My Smartphone and Me According to one of Mintel’s 2016 Global Food and Drink Trends, there is... Learn More
October 18, 2016 1:58 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
Uncertainty about the Acceptability of Titanium Dioxide Uncertainty about the Acceptability of Titanium Dioxide Since Dunkin’ Brands removed titanium dioxide... Learn More
August 30, 2016 7:22 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
Finding the Right Natural Solution As consumers continue to pledge their allegiance to clean-label trends, packaged food companies are under... Learn More
August 24, 2016 3:38 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
Closing the gap between synthetic FD&C colors and those from natural sources is a key strategic priority for all of... Learn More
August 17, 2016 6:33 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
Just last week, the New York State Department of Agriculture identified elevated levels of lead in ground turmeric sold by... Learn More
July 27, 2016 9:08 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
Several years ago, Starbucks came under fire for using carmine in some of their beverage and red velvet baked goods.... Learn More
July 13, 2016 2:54 pmPublished by Gerson LemeLeave your thoughts
According to General Mills CEO Ken Powell, “nearly half of U.S. households are making the effort to avoid artificial flavors... Learn More
July 8, 2016 2:23 pmPublished by Gerson LemeLeave your thoughts
Unless you were vacationing in Antarctica or Easter Island, you undoubtedly heard the announcement from Mars, one of the world’s... Learn More
May 21, 2016 8:56 pmPublished by Gerson LemeLeave your thoughts
At Sensient, we do a fair amount of consumer research, primarily to help us identify and prioritize research and development... Learn More
May 8, 2016 4:21 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
From Starbucks cakes to Oreos, Red Velvet seems to be everywhere. Traditionally, red velvet cake is a layered cake topped... Learn More
April 14, 2016 5:39 pmPublished by Gale MyersLeave your thoughts
Snacking is increasingly viewed by many in the food industry as a key platform of growth. According to Mintel, 94%... Learn More
January 14, 2016 6:53 pmPublished by Gerson LemeLeave your thoughts
Typically I like to write about key industry issues, consumer insights, and other news rather than anything specific to Sensient.... Learn More
January 14, 2016 5:44 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
At Sensient, we spend a fair amount of time trying to understand consumer preferences so that we can better anticipate... Learn More
November 14, 2015 6:37 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Even before General Mills announced in August that they were removing synthetic colors from their fruit snacks, we had received... Learn More
September 14, 2015 7:39 pmPublished by Sue Ann McAvoyLeave your thoughts
As part of my role at Sensient Colors, I frequently speak about food regulations at industry events. Invariably someone will... Learn More
July 14, 2015 8:19 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Recently, there have been a number of high profile food brands announcing their intention to remove artificial colors and flavors... Learn More
June 16, 2015 8:43 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
As consumer demand for naturally colored foods continues to gain traction, desserts like Gelatin are included in the products that... Learn More
May 16, 2015 3:02 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Even before Kraft’s announcement to remove Yellow #5 and #6 from their original ‘blue box’ Mac ‘n Cheese, the interest... Learn More
May 15, 2015 3:22 pmPublished by Gerson LemeLeave your thoughts
Kraft has certainly been in the headlines of late. Just as the rumble regarding the Kraft-Heinz merger subsided, the company... Learn More
April 20, 2015 3:57 pmPublished by Gale MyersLeave your thoughts
Finding suitable natural replacements for synthetic blue shades is challenging for any food application, and especially so for confectioners. Unfortunately,... Learn More
February 21, 2015 12:18 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
Beginning in January 2011, the FDA started requiring that carmine or cochineal be listed by name on ingredient statements and... Learn More
January 22, 2015 6:16 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
According to Neil Howe and William Strauss, credited with coining the term “Millennials,” the generation includes those born between 1982... Learn More
January 21, 2015 2:22 pmPublished by Sue Ann McAvoyLeave your thoughts
A bevy of consumer research studies has concluded that our perception of food quality and its overall appeal is determined... Learn More
January 21, 2015 1:24 pmPublished by Renata MartinLeave your thoughts
Numerous studies have demonstrated that color has at least as much, and typically more influence on consumer preference for food... Learn More
