FOOD INGREDIENTS EUROPE PREVIEW
PIONEERS IN PLANT-BASED COLOURS
GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based EXBERRY® colours can deliver vibrant shades while supporting natural ingredient lists at Fi Europe 2026
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ounded in 1978, GNT is a family-owned company and a global leader in natural and sustainable colours.
The EXBERRY® portfolio is made from non- GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants. They are vegan, halal and kosher and allow for natural ingredient declarations such as “black carrot juice concentrate” in the UK, EU and many other parts of the world. At Fi Europe 2026, GNT will present a range
of eye-catching concepts including ube-themed products to highlight how EXBERRY® can be used to elevate food and drink. Visitors will also be able to talk to GNT’s
experts about the latest colour trends and how EXBERRY® can be used to meet different project requirements.
Products EXBERRY® colours are used by more than 3,000 manufacturers around the world, from major multinationals to small start-ups. They are valued for their vibrancy, versatility, stability, and ease of use. The range is available in more than 400
shades from across the whole rainbow and can be used to deliver vibrant, stable shades in almost any application, including all types of confectionery. The colours are available as liquids and
powders as well as multiple specialist formats for specific application challenges.
Support With almost 50 years’ experience using plant- based colours, GNT’s experts can provide manufacturers with full support throughout the entire product development process. This includes colour selection and performance,
stability testing, concept innovation, regulatory support, upscaling, and quality documentation.
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SUSTAINABILITY IS A KEY PRIORITY FOR GNT. IT HOLDS AN ECOVADIS PLATINUM
AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE, RANKING IT IN THE TOP 1% OF
BUSINESSES IN THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
GNT’s experience also enables the company to identify the optimal solution quickly and effectively, increasing developers’ speed to market and saving time and money.
Supplies As a
family-owned company, GNT is
committed to sustainable success and always plans for the long term. It has spent decades building a strong and
resilient supply chain that guarantees traceable, high-quality products. It has established long– term partnerships with farmers to ensure responsible agriculture with consistent results. In addition, GNT’s family ownership gives
the company the freedom to invest in long- term stockholding. This approach allows it to maintain its supplies – even in the face of global crises and shortages.
Sustainability Sustainability is a key priority for GNT. It holds an EcoVadis Platinum award for sustainability performance, ranking it in the top 1% of businesses in the food manufacturing industry. It also provides Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for EXBERRY® colours. The figures account for the total greenhouse gas emissions produced across the entire lifecycle of each EXBERRY® colouring ingredient, including agriculture, energy use during production, and transportation. GNT holds a corporate carbon footprint
verification in line with the GHG Protocol that covers every stage of colour production (scopes 1 to 3). In addition, its PCF methodology has been independently verified to comply with the requirements of ISO 14067.
GNT will be based at Hall 3.0, Stand F50 at Fi Europe 2026
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