As demand for natural food colours grows, suppliers and their customers are paying more attention to traceability and supply chain control. Paul Gander reports.
More than nine out of 10 of us are concerned about artificial colours, and almost eight out of 10 consumers are willing to pay a premium for foods made with natural colours, according to research conducted by Nielsen on behalf of Chr Hansen.
Experts say the market for synthetic food dyes will remain static for five years - but sales of naturally derived products are expected to record healthy growth, says Nicola Cottam
As EFSA called for a reassessment of the safety of 45 authorised colourings used in food, Allison Carvalho looks at the potential health-giving properties of existing products
First it was the Co-op Group, then M&S. As more retailers jump on the 'additive-free' bandwagon, Rebecca Green looks at the challenges facing colour producers
