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Mars makes progress on natural colors pledge

Company three years into five-year plan to replace all artificial colors with natural alternatives.

June 12, 2019

Back in February 2016, Mars made an announcement that it would remove all artificial colors from its human food products by about 2021. It’s been three years since then, and the commitment is still a work in progress, Mars says.

Report: Natural food colors market to surpass $14B in 2028

Market expected to grow by 6.5 percent over the next decade.

March 20, 2019

Growing demand for foods with natural ingredients is expected to push the global natural food colors market to exceed $14 billion in 2028, according to new data from Persistence Market Research.

Atkinson to relaunch Chick-O-Stick with natural colors, new packaging

Updated peanut butter treat to be revealed at Sweets & Snacks Expo.

January 8, 2019

Atkinson Candy Co. plans to unveil an updated version of the classic Chick-O-Stick during Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for May 21-23 in Chicago.

Specific is better for food product benefit claims

Mintel research reveals decrease in “all natural” claims on Canadian product launches.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 12, 2018

Americans aren't the only ones confused about how “natural” can and should apply to food. New research from Mintel shows our neighbors to the north might be struggling with it, too.

Confectionery manufacturers continue to seek natural colors

Sourcing natural colorants remains a challenge.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 21, 2018

Color has always been one of the confectionery industry's strongest weapons in its attracability arsenal.

Colors play a role in push for all-natural confections

Natural colors have more functions than tinting a treat.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 16, 2017

It's important to remember that colors perform a variety of functions beyond the obvious visual connection.

Food colors market to reach $3.75 billion by 2022

Greater demand for natural colors, dyes fuels growth.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2016

The global food colors market is expected to hit $3.75 billion in 2022, according to a new report by India-based market research firm Markets and Markets.

Color me natural: 2016 confectionery color trends

In spite of the challenges they pose, naturally-derived colors are gaining popularity as major companies and consumers increase demand.

Abigail Watt

July 20, 2016

And as more and more major companies are pledging to stop using artificial colors in their products, the message is clear: The push for a cleaner label extends to the ingredients used to create the visual aesthetics of the products as well.

Current flavor and color trends in baked goods and snacks

Maxine Weber

March 9, 2016

Spicy, savory and contrasting remain flavor favorites in the baked goods and snack categories, while reds and all-natural colors are tops for adding visual appeal.