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GNT’s new vibrant green EXBERRY colors made from spirulina and turmeric

The company’s new Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green.

July 19, 2021

The company’s new Lime Green provides a vibrant yellowish green, while Shade Jade Green offers a vivid bluish green.

Black Forest brand introduces sustainability commitments

Ferrara brand commits to using real ingredients, sustainable packaging, protecting forests.

March 18, 2021

Black Forest is making a commitment to become a sustainable brand by using real ingredients, moving to fully sustainable packaging, continuing to plant and protect forests, and reducing its impact in its production.

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2021

“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”

Mars will continue to use artificial colors in U.S. portfolio

In 2016 company said it planned to use only all-natural colors within about five years.

Crystal Lindell

January 25, 2021

Mars will not remove all artificial colors from its entire U.S. portfolio, contrasting a 2016 plan to do so.

FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Flavor firm divides trends into four categories: Novel, Up & Coming, Mainstream and Everyday.

January 5, 2021

Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.

Flavorchem reveals food and beverage trends for 2021

Plant protein, flavor exploration to continue to influence product launches this year.

January 4, 2021

Flavorchem has identified four trends it expects to influence new food and beverage product launches this year.

McCormick acquires FONA International for $710M

Acquisition to strengthen McCormick’s capabilities, expand its technology platform.

January 4, 2021

McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased all shares of FONA International, manufacturer of clean and natural flavors for the food, beverage and nutritional markets.

Red to stir up food and beverage launches in 2021

The color red can make consumers perceive food to taste sweeter.

Alyse Thompson

November 25, 2020

Red is said to evoke love, passion and anger, but in addition to those feelings, GNT says it can inspire excitement and encourage consumers to explore food and drink.