Oterra has a plant research station in Denmark that develops varieties of vegetables specifically for color production, increasing yields per hectare and the amount of pigment per kilo of product leading to better land use. We have a network of agronomists that work with local farmers to introduce agricultural practices that safeguard soil health, enhance biodiversity, and improve resilience to climate variability - while also supporting farmers’ livelihoods.

We have also pioneered biotech solutions with innovative partners to create raw materials that drastically reduce land, water and energy use in production and contribute to products with significantly reduced carbon dioxide footprint.

We site our raw material processing facilities close to where the products are grown, reducing transport emissions and ensuring we preserve more of the pigment, increasing yield. Reducing waste is essential for minimizing environmental impact and improving operational efficiency.

The extraction and production of our natural colors generate biomass byproducts that we strive to use as resources. They are repurposed as compost, animal feed, substrates for biogas generation, or sold to industries that can use them in their processes. Around 97% of our waste products and byproducts are recycled or valorized.

Because we own or have a significant share in our processing sites, we can invest in decarbonizing production by installing more efficient boilers, or switching to renewable energy sources.

Our efforts helps customers reach their emissions targets by enabling them to sell products with low emissions to consumers.