News and articles
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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Article | Aug 20. 2026 - 7:32AM
Natural colors take center stage as Brazil’s dairy sector adapts to new food safety standards
Dairy & Fruit Prep & Ice Cream
Brazil's dairy industry has completed a significant regulatory transition. Cheese manufacturers have phased out the use of magenta fuchsin, a synthetic dye traditionally used to color the rinds of aged cheeses
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Press Release | Aug 12. 2026 - 1:00PM
Susanne Arfelt Rajamand appointed CEO of Oterra
Oterra, a leading producer of natural colors and color solutions, has today announced the appointment of Susanne Arfelt Rajamand as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 12, 2026.
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Press Release | Jul 29. 2026 - 12:21PM
Oterra launches natural yellow to help pet food brands replace FD&C Yellow 5
Pet food
Oterra has launched ColorFruit® Pet Yellow 1060 WSS-P, an AAFCO natural compliant yellow for pet food, derived from turmeric.
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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
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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
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?
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
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.
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.
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







