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Brazil Consumer Study May 2026
EXTRACTDOWNLOAD PDF TO READ FULL ARTICLE Brazilian consumer perceptions of food and beverage colors The NATCOL Brazilian Consumer Attitudes Study 2026 examines how Brazilian consumers perceive and understand the use…
NATCOL Consumer Attitudes Study 2025
EXTRACTDOWNLOAD PDF TO READ FULL ARTICLE When should food manufacturers be particularly concerned about their choice of food colors, whether natural or artificial? Do consumers care about whether a product…
NATCOL celebrates the 15th anniversary of its Position paper
on the Term ‘Natural Color’ and the Categorization of Food Colors with new design and enriched content. NATCOL´s Position paper on the Term ‘Natural Color’ and the Categorization of Food…
New white paper on Colouring Foods provides global clarity
NATCOL has published a white paper on Colouring Foods to promote wider understanding and awareness among manufacturers and regulators worldwide. The practice of colouring food and drink with fruits, vegetables…
More natural colours adopted at Codex level
NATCOL successfully achieved the endorsement of new maximum use levels for natural colours by the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA). Over these last two years, NATCOL consistently worked to…
NATCOL Consumer Attitudes Study
EXTRACTDOWNLOAD PDF TO READ FULL ARTICLE How much does the choice of food colors influence US consumers’ purchasing decisions? Do consumers care about whether a product uses natural versus artificial…
NATCOL stood up for carotenes in the 53rd Codex Committee on Food Additives
NATCOL stood up for carotenes in the 53rd Codex Committee on Food Additives NATCOL very successfully presented technologically justified new maximum permitted levels for all carotenes during last week’s CCFA53.…
Codex accomplishment for NATCOL
Codex accomplishment for NATCOL The 53rd Codex Committee on Food Additives was once again a real achievement for NATCOL. All the issues of interest to the natural colours industry were…