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Our press releases and articles contain the latest know-how in natural food colors and keep you updated on what’s happening at Oterra. Read about our award-winning food coloring and their benefits from our scientific expertise. You can also follow the link at the bottom of the page to our press release archive to read more or download pictures.

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What US consumers want

Article | Mar 09. 2026 - 3:38PM

What US consumers want

Awareness of food and beverage choices is rising among US consumers. While this does not yet represent a complete shift in mindset, it has started to influence how people think about their habits and what is inside the food and beverages they consume.

Martin Sonntag steps down as CEO of Oterra

Article | Mar 06. 2026 - 11:52AM

Martin Sonntag steps down as CEO of Oterra

Oterra CEO Martin Sonntag has decided to step down and leave the company for personal reasons.

Oterra launches 2030 Sustainability Strategy with focus on Nature, Climate and People

Article | Feb 04. 2026 - 1:06PM

Oterra launches 2030 Sustainability Strategy with focus on Nature, Climate and People

Bold plans to meet our sustainability goals

Color Trends 2026: How emotion, wellness, and natural color are shaping the future of food and beverages

Article | Jan 29. 2026 - 3:27PM

Color Trends 2026: How emotion, wellness, and natural color are shaping the future of food and beverages

New global research from Oterra shows color is no longer just visual - it’s functional, emotional, and central to consumer trust

How natural colors bring consumer appeal to ice cream innovation

Article | Jan 26. 2026 - 10:50AM

How natural colors bring consumer appeal to ice cream innovation

Dairy & Fruit Prep & Ice Cream

Made with natural colors’ is the most important claim for consumers

Thinking about switching to natural colors?

Article | Jan 19. 2026 - 1:37PM

Thinking about switching to natural colors?

BeverageConfectioneryDairy & Fruit Prep & Ice CreamSavory & MeatBakery & Cereals

There’s no better time than now

Oterra reports full year (2024/25) results with strong growth: EBITDA up 38 percent on previous year

Press Release

Press Release | Jan 14. 2026 - 2:20PM

Oterra reports full year (2024/25) results with strong growth: EBITDA up 38 percent on previous year

European Food Safety Authority greenlights natural Jagua blue

Article | Dec 02. 2025 - 4:07PM

European Food Safety Authority greenlights natural Jagua blue

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a positive scientific opinion on Jagua blue, a natural blue pigment derived from the jagua fruit

Open innovation at Oterra: how we build partnerships that transform natural color

Article | Nov 18. 2025 - 1:43PM

Open innovation at Oterra: how we build partnerships that transform natural color

‘Together towards natural’ means more than collaborating with our customers, it also means collaborating with potential new partners.

Oterra signs partnership with Seprify to bring natural white color replacement for titanium dioxide to food and beverage industry

Press Release

Press Release | Nov 11. 2025 - 10:56AM

Oterra signs partnership with Seprify to bring natural white color replacement for titanium dioxide to food and beverage industry

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