Inspiring Food Color Reports

Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight

Oterra Color Trends 2025 have been announced by the natural colors and color solutions manufacturer for the year ahead that will provide brands with a series of insights into how they can elevate their products. The report focuses on a variety of proprietary insights alongside input from market partners as well as inspiration from a variety of international sources. The report highlights four areas in particular including Beyond Green, Out of the Blue, True Colors and Natural Reality.

Global Head of Marketing Vibeke Haislund spoke on the Oterra Color Trends 2025 saying, "We eat with our eyes first. Color shapes how we think a food or drink taste. But how does natural color tap into the big mega trends today like digitalization, personalization, health and wellness, and sustainability?"

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Beyond Green
A shift towards sustainable food practices that prioritize vibrant, natural greens reflects a growing consumer desire for eco-friendly and health-conscious options.
Out of the Blue
The emergence of striking blue hues in food signals an innovative approach to incorporating antioxidant-rich ingredients that captivate visually.
True Colors
This trend capitalizes on authenticity in food marketing by using natural colors that align with consumer demands for transparency and honesty.

Industries Being Reshaped

Natural Food Color Manufacturing
As demand for naturally derived food colors rises, manufacturers are poised to explore novel botanical and mineral sources to differentiate their offerings.
Plant-based Foods
With vibrant colors enhancing the appeal of plant-based products, the industry can leverage aesthetic innovations to attract mainstream and conscious consumers alike.
Health and Wellness Products
Integrating vivid, natural colors into health-oriented products enables brands to emphasize nutritional benefits while tapping into the wellness narrative.
SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 70%
Freshness 40%