Article | Feb 04. 2026 - 1:06PM
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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Press Release
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
Article | Apr 29. 2026 - 1:42PM
Color drives consumer choice: how to protect iconic shades when switching to natural colors
Color change is one of the biggest perceived barriers to switching to colors from natural raw materials and one of the most solvable. With the right expertise and collaboration, iconic brand shades can be protected while meeting modern expectations.
Press Release
Press Release | Mar 19. 2026 - 11:21AM
Oterra’s sustainability management recognized by EcoVadis
Oterra earns an EcoVadis Silver medal, ranking in the top 15% globally, and is recognized as a Leader in carbon management for its sustainability practices.
Article | Mar 09. 2026 - 3:38PM
US Consumer Food Trends: Health, Comfort & Color Insights
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Press Release
Press Release | Jan 14. 2026 - 2:20PM







