natural colors

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

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

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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

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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

October 19, 2016

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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

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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.

Color Trends: Consumers, activists pushing natural

While debate still continues about natural versus synthetic colors use, suppliers and manufacturers aren’t sitting on the sidelines.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 12, 2014

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A glance at today’s lineup of candies reveals an unabashed desire to mesmerize us with colors as never before.

Sweetly Naturals Lollipops

Original Gourmet, Salem, N.H.

September 12, 2013

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This new lollipop line features natural colors and flavors.

Unreal makes ‘real’ changes to entice more customers

Healthy candy company redesigns packaging, changes product names and creates brighter colors.

Crystal Lindell

July 31, 2013

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It’s about one year since Unreal candy hit store shelves, and in that time the company has come to learn a few things about what consumers want. And now they’re responding with some big changes.