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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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Debut and Oterra partner to develop and scale biotech alternative to Red 40 for food and beverage

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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

Color drives consumer choice: how to protect iconic shades when switching to natural colors

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.

Oterra’s sustainability management recognized by EcoVadis

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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.

US Consumer Food Trends: Health, Comfort & Color Insights

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.

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

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

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

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