Dive Brief:
- Natural ingredients supplier Custom Flavors is expanding its production capacity to meet the growing demand from food companies looking to transition to natural ingredients.
- The company recently broke ground on a new processing facility in Concord, North Carolina, which is expected to be completed by November.
- This new facility will triple innovation space and enable Custom Flavors to better serve customers on the Midwest and East Coast.
Dive Insight:
As the food industry moves towards eliminating artificial colors and dyes, suppliers like Custom Flavors are ramping up production to meet the increased demand for natural alternatives.
With the FDA pushing for the removal of synthetic dyes by 2027, many food manufacturers are reformulating their products. However, concerns about the limited supply of natural dyes have arisen, creating opportunities for companies like Custom Flavors to fill the gap.
Custom Flavors’ President, Alex Wendling, mentioned that the company expedited the construction of their new facility to meet the needs of their rapidly growing customer base.
Specializing in natural flavors, Custom Flavors offers a wide range of organic, natural, and artificial flavors for various industries including bakery, beverage, confectionary, and sports nutrition.
Other suppliers, such as McCormick, have also seen an increase in demand for natural ingredients, indicating a shift towards cleaner labels in the food industry.