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Oterra launches liquid natural blue colors to give food and beverage brands a broader, brighter choice

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Press Release | Jul 07. 2026 - 2:00PM

Oterra launches liquid natural blue colors to give food and beverage brands a broader, brighter choice

The two liquid blues are a further development of two of Oterra’s most recent innovations in creating blue colors from natural sources

Oterra helps Southeast Asian noodle makers switch to natural yellow colors

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Press Release | Jul 02. 2026 - 1:52PM

Oterra helps Southeast Asian noodle makers switch to natural yellow colors

Provides improved heat and light stability compared to the most used natural alternative while helping retain color on the noodle after cooking

Can you afford to move to natural colors? Can you afford not to?

Article | Jun 25. 2026 - 2:16PM

Can you afford to move to natural colors? Can you afford not to?

For procurement teams, the question comes up early and often: what happens to costs when demand for natural colors continues to grow?

Why supply chain partnerships matter more than ever for natural colors

Article | Jun 18. 2026 - 1:35PM

Why supply chain partnerships matter more than ever for natural colors

When converting from artificial colors, a reliable, scalable supply chain is as important as choosing the right natural raw material

Integrating natural colors in food and beverage production

Article | Jun 03. 2026 - 2:20PM

Integrating natural colors in food and beverage production

Natural colors are not drop-in replacements for artificial colors. They behave differently, and understanding those differences is the key to a smooth, predictable transition.

A colorful beginning: how Oterra’s journey in America started in 1876

Article | May 28. 2026 - 11:55AM

A colorful beginning: how Oterra’s journey in America started in 1876

Oterra has a heritage that stretches back 150 years when the first natural food colorings were introduced to the American public at the World's Fair in Philadelphia.

Making natural colors perform in real food and beverage formulations

Article | May 21. 2026 - 12:28PM

Making natural colors perform in real food and beverage formulations

You need performance you can trust. Natural color solutions have been proven to work in many applications, not just in a lab

Snackable ice cream trends: how natural colors drive visual appeal and clean label innovation

Article | May 20. 2026 - 11:17AM

Snackable ice cream trends: how natural colors drive visual appeal and clean label innovation

Dairy & Fruit Prep & Ice Cream

Ice cream has always been about pleasure. But how, when, and why consumers enjoy it is changing.

Black carrot: one raw material, infinite possibilities

Article | May 18. 2026 - 8:42AM

Black carrot: one raw material, infinite possibilities

BeverageConfectioneryDairy & Fruit Prep & Ice Cream

Black carrot is one of the most versatile and reliable naturally sourced food colors available today. From bright pinks and reds to deep, rich purples, it delivers a wide spectrum of vibrant shades. All backed by proven performance.

Debut and Oterra partner to develop and scale biotech alternative to Red 40 for food and beverage

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Press Release | May 06. 2026 - 12:32PM

Debut and Oterra partner to develop and scale biotech alternative to Red 40 for food and beverage

Oterra is teaming up with Debut Biotechnology in a multi-million-dollar partnership to create and scale a natural substitute for artificial red colors used in food and drinks

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