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    High-tech partnership creates a natural blue color for a greener tomorrow

    Spirulina made in Iceland using an innovative cultivation process will provide food and beverage producers with a vivid, natural blue color with an impressively low carbon footprintArctic Blue is the first product from the partnership between leading natural color producer Oterra and Iceland’s VAXA Technologies. “At Oterra, we are constantly seeking new natural color solutions. Our partnership with VAXA Technologies is a prime example of our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” says Luc Ganivet, Oterra’s Chief Innovation Officer. VAXA’s production in Iceland is in the sweet

    Oterra appoints Mia Kjersner as Chief Operating Officer

    Oterra, a leading producer of natural colors for the food and beverage industry, has appointed Mia Kjersner as its new Chief Operating Officer.Mia joins Oterra on February 1 from a position as Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Regional Manufacturing for Denmark-based GN Store Nord. “Oterra ‘makes nature easy’ by mastering the complex process that takes our natural raw materials to our customers in the food and beverage industry,” says Oterra CEO Martin Sonntag. “Excellence in how we source, produce and master our supply chain is paramount to our success. “Mia brings with her a

    Oterra strengthens its US presence to meet demand for natural colors

    MOUNT PLEASANT, WI., Dec. 4, 2024 — Oterra, a leader in natural colors for the food and beverage sector, is building on its capabilities in the US with a state-of-the art innovation, collaboration, and production hub in Mt. Pleasant, WI. The 155,000 sq ft (14,400 m2) US Headquarter combines Oterra’s innovation and application labs with a new manufacturing and logistics facilities to meet the expected growth of natural colors and coloring foodstuffs in the country. “The new facility is a direct commitment to the US market,” says Oterra CEO Martin Sonntag. “Oterra already has a

    Savory foods don’t have to play it safe - beyond orange and yellow lies a world of color

    Orange and yellow may be popular colors for savory food, but manufacturers could be missing a rainbow of untapped possibilities with bolder, unexpected shades, according to a new survey from leading natural colors company Oterra. The survey commissioned by Oterra reveals that consumers are ready to explore a broader color palette, hinting at exciting opportunities for creative product development. “Orange and yellow are traditional favorites among consumers. But our survey has shown greater nuance in consumer tastes that could be converted into new, creative products – and more

    Oterra Introduces I-Colors® Bold: Redefining Intensity in Natural Colorization

    COPENHAGEN, September 12, 2024 – Oterra, a global leader in natural colors, has introduced six bold new variants to its I-Colors® line. Creating I-Colors® Bold meets growing demand for vibrant and intense colors while satisfying consumers’ demand for natural ingredients.[Oterra has introduced a vivid red for snack applications that can compete with artificial colors for impact but using sweet potato as a raw material] It is now possible to introduce a vivid red for snack applications that can compete with artificial colors for impact, but using sweet potato as a raw material. “The

    Oterra welcomes Hubert Windegger as new Chief Financial Officer

    Today we announce a new incoming Chief Financial Officer, Hubert Windegger, who will join Oterra effective April 22nd, 2024.Hubert Windegger joins us with over 14 years of finance leadership experience, including roles at Private Equity-owned carve-outs and as CFO of ASK Chemicals. His strategic insights and proven track record in driving growth make him an invaluable addition to Oterra as we continue to innovate and expand our reach in the natural color ingredients markets.  This change comes from Oterra's current CFO, Mads Dehlsen Winther, who, after careful consideration, has decided

    Oterra Takes Giant Leap on Decarbonization Journey with Biomass Boiler in Cossé-le-Vivien

    Cossé-le-Vivien, France – February 15, 2024 – Today marks a significant step on Oterra’s decarbonization journey with the reveal of its state-of-the-art 3.5 MW biomass boiler at the Cossé-le-Vivien site in France.  Oterra has chosen to mark the occasion by inviting distinguished guests, including Christophe Langouët, Mayor of Cossé-le-Vivien, and Benoît LaCroix, regional deputy director of ADEME Pays de la Loire. Leading the inauguration ceremony are Luc Ganivet, general manager of Oterra France, and Hervé PRESA, Pays de la Loire regional director at ENGIE Solutions.Established in Cossé-le-

    Oterra and VAXA Technologies are forging paths in Innovation and Sustainability, A Pioneering Partnership: Unveiling Sustainable Color Derived from Icelandic Microalgae

    HOERSHOLM, DENMARK – Oterra, a global leader in natural color solutions, proudly announces a pioneering partnership with VAXA Technologies, a prominent food and climate tech company renowned for its revolutionary scientific approach to microalgae production in Iceland. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the industry, introducing an environmentally conscious and carbon-neutral process that delivers a breakthrough natural color component derived from microalgae.Recognizing the shared commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions, the collaboration is a natural progression for

    Oterra’s ambitious GHG emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

    HOERSHOLM, DENMARK Today the most reputable climate mitigation initiative in the corporate sector, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), has validated Oterra’s scope 1 and 2 target ambitions as in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. This is currently the most ambitious designation available through the SBTi process. With this important milestone, Oterra reflects its overall commitment to widespread change for the better, recognizing that the well-being of people and the planet are interconnected.Just two years after establishment of the company and despite multiple key acquisitions, Oterra

    Oterra and Ecoflora Cares join forces to build a world of responsibly sourced naturally colored foods in Blues and beyond

    HOERSHOLM, DENMARK The Food and Drug Administration just approved the use of Jagua (genipin-glycine) Blue (also known as Jagua or Huito Blue), releasing a wealth of natural color opportunities in blue, green, purple and brown. The pigment is derived from the jagua fruit (Genipa americana) and is responsibly sourced in Colombia, ethically developing small farmers and indigenous communities as suppliers.The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement approving Jagua Blue as a food colorant for a wide range of applications marks a significant achievement for Ecoflora Cares, a

    Martin Sonntag appointed as new Chief Executive Officer to Oterra

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors, today announces the appointment of Martin Sonntag as its new CEO as of 1 January 2024.Currently a member of the Doehler executive leadership team, Martin has been instrumental in achieving significant growth of the Doehler business and strengthening the company’s position in the food and beverage ingredients market. Previously Martin, inter alia, was with the Dow Chemical Company where he held technical, manufacturing, and commercial roles of increasing responsibility in a highly international setting. Prior to joining Doehler

    Oterra unveils Simply Brown range – a game-changing clean label caramel replacement

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors for food and beverage, is pleased to announce the immediate launch of its groundbreaking Simply Brown range. Expertly crafted from apples, the new range heralds a new era in Oterra's clean label caramel replacement solutions as part of our flagship FruitMax® coloring food range.While caramel has long been a food coloring staple, changing consumer preferences show the need for clean brown replacements. A recent study showed over 25% of consumers actively avoid foods with additives due to healthier eating, while 56% will pay more for

    Oterra’s New Red and Pink natural color blends the smart ‘plant for plant’ option

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors for food and beverage, is pleased to announce the immediate launch of its new ready-to-use Red and Pink ColorFruit® and FruitMax® blends for plant-based meat and seafood.The new blends help food manufacturers meet the growing consumer demand for clean label plant-based products that mimic the look and behavior of traditional animal-derived variants. Free from palm oil, and made from plant and vegetable based raw materials, the new blends are the natural ‘plant for plant’ coloring choice.With color influencing 50-85% of purchase

    Mads Dehlsen Winther joins Oterra as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors with the widest portfolio in the industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Mads Dehlsen Winther as its’ new Group CFO. Winther joins Oterra in April 2023, bringing a wealth of experience with him.Winther comes to Oterra from HusCompagniet, where he has held the position of Group CFO for the last four years. Previously, Winther worked at Maersk for nine years, holding various positions within finance, strategy, M&A, and investments. During that time, he led the divestures in the Energy division together with the Vice CEO of

    Oterra welcomes Global Sustainability talent to the team

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors with the widest portfolio in the industry is pleased to announce the addition of Vera Karmebäck to the team as its first Global Sustainability Lead.Karmebäck enhances the international profile of the company, having been named a UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer in 2022. Vera, recognized for her strong work in having ‘demonstrated extraordinary progress and commitment towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’, comes from RA International – a remote site service provider.Sustainability is a key focus area for Oterra in 2023, as

    Oterra™ solidifies APAC footprint with closing of its latest acquisition

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 17 October 2022. Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors with the widest portfolio in the industry is pleased to announce that the acquisition of India’s Akay Group is now complete. Oterra announced its intention to purchase Akay in July of 2022. Founded in 1995, Akay Group is a leading player in the natural colors and nutraceutical ingredients market.This acquisition is the company’s fourth in under two years, and its first within the Asia Pacific region. Based in Kerala, India, Akay has four manufacturing sites in southern India that Oterra will add to

    World’s widest portfolio of natural colors gets even stronger: Oterra acquires India’s Akay Group

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors, further strengthens its core offerings with the acquisition of Akay Group, a prominent natural ingredients manufacturer. Founded in India in 1995, Akay Group is a leading player in the natural colors and nutraceutical ingredients industry.The acquisition, Oterra’s fourth in only 14 months, is a win-win for both parties. Oterra will not only strengthen its access to natural colors but also to an attractive product pipeline backed by state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and strong R&D capabilities. “Akay is a great strategic match

    Industry’s best natural beverage alternative to Red40 launched

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors, with the widest portfolio in the industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the industry’s best natural alternative to Red40/Allura Red for beverage – Hansen Sweet Potato FruitMax® Red 116 WS.In 2019, Oterra, at that time known as Chr. Hansen Natural Colors, launched its Hansen Sweet Potato™ range. The result of nearly a decade of ground-breaking research and development, the range quickly became an award-winning industry favorite, scooping up prizes in three continents: Europe, North America, and South America. The new vegetable

    Oterra launches extended caramel range

    Oterra, the largest provider of natural colors in the world, announces the launch of its extended caramel range.This enhanced product offering further bolsters Oterra’s impressive portfolio of colors from natural sources.In May 2021 Oterra announced its’ acquisition of SECNA Natural Ingredients Group S.L., who was one of the largest producers of color from caramelized sugar. Following the integration of SECNA into its portfolio, Oterra has added a full range of caramel products.Oterra’s caramel range covers caramelized sugar, all four classes of caramel colors, and is available in

    Oterra continues its growth track with the acquisition of Food Ingredient Solutions

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors, with the widest portfolio in the industry, continues its strong growth acceleration announcing today the acquisition of Food Ingredient Solutions.Founded in 1999, Food Ingredient Solutions is a leading American producer of colors and natural antioxidants, with a strong exposure to, and growth from, natural colors. The Company serves more than 400 customers annually and has two certified processing facilities located in Teterboro, New Jersey, and Marshfield, Missouri.Oterra continues its strong growth with multiple complementary bolt-

    Oterra set to be un-beet-able after closing its latest acquisition

    Oterra™, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors with the widest portfolio in the industry is pleased to announce the acquisition of Diana Food’s natural food coloring business was completed on the 29[th] December 2021.Oterra first announced its intent to acquire this segment of Diana Food back in September.Oterra will now begin the work of fully integrating Diana Food’s natural food coloring business into its portfolio as soon as possible. The acquisition, the second in six months since Oterra became a standalone company, further boosts its global footprint, with the addition of

    Oterra™ to predict the future with exclusive food futurologist partnership

    Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colors with the widest portfolio in the industry, today announced an exclusive partnership with renowned food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye. The partnership includes a not-to-be-missed webinar, Food Trends of the Future , on November 30[th], where Dr Gaye will share her calculated predictions on the biggest trends in food and color.Oterra, who counts 75 of the top 100 Food and Beverage companies worldwide as customers, is excited to be leading the way forward for color companies, by

    Oterra signs agreement to acquire Diana Food’s Coloring Business

    Oterra™, is pleased to announce that – further to its press release dated June 17, 2021, outlining its intent to acquire Diana Food’s natural food coloring business – both parties have today signed the transactional agreement.Following the completion of the transaction, Oterra will fully integrate Diana Food’s natural coloring business into its world class offering. Diana Food is currently owned by Symrise AG, a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients.This is the second acquisition in a short period of time for Oterra, an EQT portfolio company,

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