Driven by the health and eco-awareness consumer trend, the demand for meat-free products is surging. This has resulted in a proliferation of meat alternatives entering the market. In Europe, the market share of meat alternatives is slightly smaller than in the US, but […]
In search of new culinary experiences blue and green shades have been in a uprise in recent years and have experienced great success in the food industry. Since the approval by the United States FDA of spirulina in 2013 and the also by […]
Food colours and colouring foods (also known as colouring foodstuff) are both used for the coloring of foods and have comparable sounding names. However, in European legislation, they vastly differ from each other. Food colours fall under the scope of the food additive […]
Carmine has reigned the red zones of the color spectrum in food, beverage & cosmetics for many centuries. Carmine’s unique coloring characteristics made carmine a legendary red dye treasured by the ancient Mexicans and sold in the great Aztec marketplaces, where it attracted […]
Black-colored food is popping up all over. From black coconut-ash ice cream to activated-charcoal-enhanced smoothies to black brioche buns. With Japan often being on the forefront of colorful food and drink trends, it is not supricing to see Japanese Burger King developed the […]
In the “Eat with your eyes ara” social media is a key information source for foodies and other people who want to be on the forefront of today’s trends. This has created a market for colorful food and drink that can “go viral.” […]
On February 21-2020, EU voted positive on the revised annatto color legislation. This will create a better alignment between EU specifications and CODEX Standard JECFA monographs reducing regulatory complexities for manufacturers. The new annatto labeling requirements are a consequence of a more detailed […]
