March 30, 2020 9:00 amPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Decline in Titanium Dioxide Usage Motivates Need for Market Alternatives White is a critical color to the aesthetics of so... Learn More
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Citing a ‘retail failure’, the enormously successful Kind Healthy Snacks Company withdrew its fruit bites product from retail shelves last... Learn More
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November 7, 2019 8:02 pmPublished by Brittany JonesLeave your thoughts
Say Aloe to the Plant-Based Meat Revolution It seems every day brings a new article on the motivations and progress... Learn More
September 17, 2019 9:09 pmPublished by Brittany JonesLeave your thoughts
Brand Identity-Driven Product Innovation One of the initial steps in creating a brand identity is building out a persona, including... Learn More
September 13, 2019 3:48 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Shrinking Project Lifecycles Stress Importance of On-Time Ingredient Delivery The marketplace is changing. The food and beverage industry is constantly... Learn More
February 4, 2019 9:05 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Recently, leading pet specialty retailer Petco announced plans to stop selling pet foods and treats made with artificial colors, flavors,... Learn More
January 9, 2019 6:14 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Tariffs’ Impact on Food and Beverage Landscape In September, Walmart wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer voicing their concern... Learn More
November 29, 2018 3:23 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
The Story of Cochineal For food and beverage manufacturers, it’s normal to focus our attention exclusively on the newest innovations... Learn More
November 15, 2018 6:28 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Petco to Stop Selling Pet Food With Artificial Colors, Flavors, and Preservatives 2018-11-15 10:07:46 Petco will stop selling food and treats... Learn More
September 10, 2018 7:13 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
A key factor that contributes to the cost of natural colors in a final product formulation is the usage rate.... Learn More
September 5, 2018 2:52 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
Food Processing conducts an annual R&D Survey to better understand the primary forces and focus areas driving product development plans... Learn More
August 21, 2018 7:22 pmPublished by Gale MyersLeave your thoughts
It All Started with Toast … When the food stylist of Instagram’s @vibrantandpure, Adeline Waugh, posted her infamous unicorn toast... Learn More
July 12, 2018 8:12 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
An Active Value Chain Recently, we announced our newest addition to the Sensient Colors family—Mazza Innovation, a pioneer in clean... Learn More
May 29, 2018 3:39 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
France Poised to Ban Titanium Dioxide 2018-05-29 09:53:08 As France looks poised to ban titanium dioxide by the end of... Learn More
May 22, 2018 8:50 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
There’s no denying consumer demand for simpler ingredients and clean label options has been shaping new product launches for the... Learn More
March 1, 2018 7:31 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), pet ownership has displayed a consistent upward trend for more than two... Learn More
February 1, 2018 8:37 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Staying on top of color trends is critical for keeping pace in the ever-changing food world. Here’s a look at... Learn More
January 29, 2018 2:44 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Skittles Internet Debate: Do All Colors Taste the Same? 2018-01-29 08:21:48 Social media is shook after rumors have spread that... Learn More
January 26, 2018 10:06 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
A Sweet Way to Start the New Year Donut you know the big news? In case not, here’s the scoop—Dunkin’... Learn More
December 12, 2017 7:43 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Today’s food developers face more challenges than ever before with formulations, particularly when tasked with renovating traditional recipes to meet... Learn More
October 16, 2017 7:10 pmPublished by Zack HendersonLeave your thoughts
Plant-Based Proteins Are Going Mainstream While the clean ingredient trend is no surprise anymore, additionally, consumers are seeking out more... Learn More
September 1, 2017 5:49 pmPublished by Gale MyersLeave your thoughts
Pet Treats Are Looking Awfully Similar to Human Foods Last December, Sensient Colors’ President, Mike Geraghty, wrote about the humanization... Learn More
June 23, 2017 6:01 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Rising Demand for Organic Retailers are capitalizing on the growing demand for organic food through their own brands by placing... Learn More
June 22, 2017 4:56 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Is Glow-in-the-Dark the Next Food Trend? Meet the GLO-NUT 2017-06-22 11:39:48 According to one of Mintel’s 2016 Global Food and... Learn More
May 31, 2017 9:28 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
While the dominant trend in the color industry over the past couple of years has been the transition away from... Learn More
May 16, 2017 3:20 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Mothers Know Best: How Moms are Influencing the Food and Beverage Industry 2017-05-16 10:08:54 Mothers wear multiple hats. She’s a... Learn More
May 9, 2017 3:04 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is the main white pigment widely used across many packaged food products, including confections, soups, fillings, sauces,... Learn More
May 4, 2017 1:10 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
How Big Food is Taking on a World of Picky Eaters 2017-05-04 07:58:37 How can food industry giants keep up... Learn More
May 3, 2017 4:52 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Kraft Heinz Doubles Oscar Mayer’s Marketing Budget to Promote Natural Ingredients 2017-05-03 11:44:08 Oscar Mayer is switching up its hot... Learn More
May 1, 2017 9:08 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
The Magically Colorful Unicorn Trend 2017-05-01 15:40:13 Not only known for its mythical namesake, but now also the hottest food... Learn More
April 11, 2017 7:02 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
A Colorful Twist on a Sweet & Salty Snack 2017-04-03 19:32:28 Why do seasonal and LTO offerings do so well... Learn More
April 5, 2017 7:13 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Health and Wellness in Today’s World Many of today’s consumers turn to their everyday food and drinks to provide them... Learn More
March 16, 2017 4:44 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Food Color Effect on Older Consumers 2017-03-16 11:26:47 Millennials aren’t the only target demographic for product developers these days. As... Learn More
March 6, 2017 10:44 pmPublished by Dave GebhardtLeave your thoughts
Cloudy Connotations Today’s consumers don’t like to compromise at all, especially when it comes to their food and beverages. They... Learn More
March 3, 2017 2:08 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Removing Artificial Colors by End of 2018 2017-03-03 08:00:55 Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the... Learn More
February 20, 2017 3:53 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Food Color is as Important as Taste 2017-02-20 09:36:33 Market strategists have included color as one of the factors that... Learn More
January 26, 2017 3:22 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Myth or Fact? Artificially-Colored Foods Are Bad for You 2017-01-09 17:43:10 Food Network analyzes some of the most infamously colored... Learn More
January 25, 2017 6:21 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Further Concerns Over the Safety of Titanium Dioxide 2017-01-25 11:45:00 The French government has ordered a safety reassessment of white food colouring... Learn More
January 25, 2017 6:09 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Positive Sales for Packaged Baked Goods According to data from IRI, dollar sales for non-refrigerated bakery snacks for the 52... Learn More
January 18, 2017 4:03 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Panera is 100% Additive-Free 2017-01-18 09:50:51 It’s official. Panera Bread is now 100 percent clean. Panera Bread announced this week... Learn More
January 12, 2017 5:30 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Staying on top of color trends is critical for keeping pace in the ever-changing food world. Here’s a look at... Learn More
January 9, 2017 3:26 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Formulators Taking Solution-Approach to Natural 2017-01-09 08:53:50 Global sales of clean label food and beverage products are forecast to reach... Learn More
December 28, 2016 4:06 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Consumers Emphasizing Ingredients on Food Labels 2016-12-28 09:56:50 Food purchases are less driven these days by what’s written on the... Learn More
December 27, 2016 9:35 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
Last month, in a presentation to a predominently millennial audience at the Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia, Wal-Mart President and... Learn More
December 11, 2016 10:17 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
There isn’t much that people won’t do for their pets these days. And while the ‘Humanization’ of our pets is... Learn More
November 23, 2016 5:53 pmPublished by matejaLeave your thoughts
#TBT A Look Back at the Co-Creation of the Food Coloring Business 2016-11-22 10:17:44 Beginning in the late 19th century,... Learn More
November 23, 2016 5:51 pmPublished by matejaLeave your thoughts
8 Foods You Would Never Guess Were Artificially Colored 2016-11-21 14:34:08 Plenty of foods that appear inherently colored are actually... Learn More
November 17, 2016 8:09 pmPublished by matejaLeave your thoughts
Color of Food Guides our Brains 2016-11-14 11:38:53 Like an upside down traffic light in our brain, color helps us... Learn More
November 17, 2016 7:51 pmPublished by matejaLeave your thoughts
Naturally Coloring the Beverage Industry 2016-11-10 13:00:00 With a growing interest in getting back to nature, consumer demand for natural... Learn More
November 17, 2016 7:48 pmPublished by matejaLeave your thoughts
Are Autumn Leaves the Next Source of Natural Color? 2016-11-04 07:44:11 Finnish Researchers may have found a new use for... Learn More
November 11, 2016 9:46 pmPublished by Gale MyersLeave your thoughts
Human Food Trends Impacting Pet Food Category The trend of humanizing pets continues to play a dominant role in the... Learn More
October 31, 2016 9:14 pmPublished by Mike GeraghtyLeave your thoughts
Table for Two: My Smartphone and Me As food and beverage posts on social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest... Learn More
October 19, 2016 6:34 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Food Colors Market to Reach $3.75 Billion by 2022 2016-10-19 17:05:00 The global food colors market is expected to hit... Learn More
October 18, 2016 4:02 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Spirulina Algae: Next Natural Food Trend 2016-10-18 10:45:02 Named as one of the next hot food trends by The Wall... Learn More
October 10, 2016 5:31 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Why Blue Foods Are Perceived Less Natural 2016-10-10 11:49:13 Blue foods sometimes seem unnatural because they raise suspicions of artificial,... Learn More
October 10, 2016 2:05 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Big Brands Clean Up Portfolios for Consumers 2016-10-10 13:06:31 Packaged Facts projects that the retail market for natural and organic... Learn More
October 5, 2016 9:56 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Natural Colors Linked to Positive Health Effects 2016-10-03 08:52:02 Color plays a large part in our enjoyment of food, which... Learn More
September 30, 2016 2:20 pmPublished by Karen BrimmerLeave your thoughts
Success Stories Igniting the natural color torch for cereal manufacturers around the world, General Mills has carried out their commitment to... Learn More
September 28, 2016 5:00 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Many Food Companies are Cooking Up New Natural Recipes 2016-09-21 14:28:40 Food companies across the globe are dropping artificial colors,... Learn More
September 27, 2016 8:59 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
According to Nielsen’s 2016 Global Health and Ingredient Sentiment Survey, 75% of consumers around the world are concerned about the... Learn More
September 20, 2016 3:01 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Continues Research on the Safety of Titanium Dioxide 2016-09-20 08:16:59 EFSA has said white food... Learn More
September 1, 2016 5:17 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
A Deep Look into Spirulina: an Emerging and Popular Natural Color Source 2016-08-31 14:17:33 The demand for Spirulina in the... 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 19, 2016 3:59 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Does Mac&Cheese Lead the ‘Free-From’ Trend? 2016-05-27 07:18:48 More consumers, especially millennials, are saying they want “free from” products, or... Learn More
August 19, 2016 3:42 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Why Wegmans Removed Artificial Colors in their Icings 2016-06-27 11:35:47 Wegmans has changed its icing, replacing artificial color with those... 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
August 16, 2016 4:05 amPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Food Companies Are Not Phasing Out Artificial Colors Fast Enough for Some 2016-06-27 10:42:44 Tasting the rainbow, as the Skittles... Learn More
August 16, 2016 3:52 amPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Heinz Removing Artificial Colors from Pickles 2016-07-13 22:24:20 Kraft Heinz moves to stir things up in the pickle aisle with... Learn More
August 16, 2016 3:18 amPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Kraft Launching Jell-O Line Without Artificial Colors 2016-08-01 10:56:57 Kraft is launching a new Jell-O line with no artificial colors... Learn More
August 16, 2016 3:14 amPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
McDonald’s Removing Artificial Colors from Iconic Chicken Nuggets 2016-08-02 05:00:00 McDonald’s USA announced a number of moves across its menu... Learn More
August 16, 2016 2:39 amPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Natural Colors ‘Upsurge’ in 2016 Market Share 2016-08-12 14:01:32 Lingering consumer health concerns about artificial dyes combined with a more... Learn More
August 10, 2016 4:48 pmPublished by curataLeave your thoughts
Consumers Are Influenced by the Color of their Food 2016-08-10 07:08:16 While some companies are trying to add a little... Learn More
August 9, 2016 4:04 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave your thoughts
Cleaner, Simpler Ingredients As IFT attendees witnessed in Chicago, the overarching trend on display was the move to cleaner, simpler... Learn More
July 13, 2016 2:54 pmPublished by Matt BartoeLeave 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 Steve MorrisLeave 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 Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
At Sensient, we do a fair amount of consumer research, primarily to help us identify and prioritize research and development... Learn More
January 14, 2016 6:53 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
Typically I like to write about key industry issues, consumer insights, and other news rather than anything specific to Sensient.... Learn More
November 15, 2015 8:37 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
On November 10th the Food and Drug Administration invited public comment on whether they should define what is ‘natural,’ and... Learn More
September 29, 2015 7:24 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
Speaking at a conference earlier this month, Mark Clouse, Chief Growth Officer at Mondelez made some intriguing comments. He identified... Learn More
May 15, 2015 3:22 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave 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
March 15, 2015 5:29 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
With the recent declaration by Dunkin’ Brands that they are removing Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) from their powdered donuts, we have... Learn More
February 15, 2015 5:57 pmPublished by Steve MorrisLeave your thoughts
By now, just about everyone in the food business is aware of Nestle’s recent announcement to remove artificial flavors 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
