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Insights on Natural Color
Market trends, regulatory updates and formulation tips from our application team.
September 24, 2026Regulatory
From Red No.3 to New Natural Colors: The US Color Regulatory Timeline and Exporter Playbook
The Red No.3 ban takes effect in January 2027, petroleum-based dyes are being phased out, and the FDA approved several natural colors within a year. A compliance checklist for brands exporting to the US.
8 min read
September 17, 2026Formulation
Spirulina Blue Goes Mainstream: The Promise and Three Hurdles of Natural Blue
Blue-colored launches are up nearly 70% in five years, and phycocyanin leads the charge against synthetic blue. Heat, acid and supply will decide how far it goes in your formulation.
8 min read
September 10, 2026Market Trends
5 Natural Color Trends Shaping Food & Beverage in 2026
From bold blues to 'colors with benefits', here is what product developers are asking for this year — and how to prepare your formulas.
5 min read
September 2, 2026Formulation
Microencapsulation: Building a Shield Around Natural Colors
Spray-drying, coacervation and lipid carriers are redrawing the stability limits of natural colorants. A practical guide to encapsulation technologies.
7 min read
August 18, 2026Formulation
How to Keep Anthocyanin Reds Bright in Acidic Beverages
Anthocyanins are the go-to natural red for drinks, but pH, light and vitamin C can fade them fast. Six practical levers from our beverage lab.
6 min read
July 22, 2026Clean Label
Replacing Synthetic Dyes: A Clean-Label Reformulation Checklist
Switching from artificial colors to natural ones is more than a one-to-one swap. Use this ten-point checklist to avoid costly relaunches.
7 min read