Colour is an integral part of our lives, and Sensient Technologies – Sensient Food Colours ensures that it touches our taste buds in the most visually appealing and performance-driven way. As the global leader in colour for food and beverage applications, Sensient Food Colours takes pride in making a bold difference in your brand by delivering the highest quality colour that protects and defines it.
With over 100 years of experience, Sensient has been at the forefront of colour innovation, bringing industry-changing proprietary technologies that redefine the way the world sees and tastes food. The company’s expertise and unparalleled colour science help us deliver natural and certified colour solutions that enhance our customers’ brand success.
Best in Class
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a pioneering provider of innovative solutions that cater to the discerning needs of modern consumers. The company’s state-of-the-art technologies are specifically designed to enhance sensory experiences through specialized ingredients. Its team takes pride in its global facilities, which produce diverse products for some of the most prominent industrial and consumer companies worldwide. With its unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Sensient Technologies Corporation has established itself as a leader in the industry.
At Sensient, the team is committed to providing customized food and beverage systems that deliver exceptional quality and products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries. With its dedication to innovation, Sensient Technologies is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and its team is passionate about creating fresh, unique solutions that exceed its clients’ expectations.
Whether one is looking to enhance the taste, texture, or appearance of their products, Sensient has the expertise and experience to help them achieve their goals. The team of experts is always on hand to provide clients with the support and guidance they need to take their products to the next level.
The History
Meadow Springs Distillery, originally a whiskey and gin maker founded in 1882, faced a major setback in 1919 due to Prohibition. However, the company had already established a successful yeast-selling business under the brand Red Star Yeast, allowing it to survive. As a result, the distillery rebranded itself as Red Star Yeast & Products Company.
In the 1960s, Red Star Yeast expanded its product lines and changed its name to Universal Foods to reflect its diversification strategy and planned growth. The company even became a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Nevertheless, as a producer of commodity goods such as yeast, bulk cheese, and frozen potatoes, Universal Foods faced limited prospects for growth.
In the following decades, Sensient Technologies underwent a significant transformation by divesting its commodity segments and acquiring numerous companies with strategic products and innovative solutions. This restructuring propelled the organization towards its current structure and strategy.
To reflect this expanded focus, the company changed its name from Universal Foods to Sensient Technologies in 2000. In line with its strategy to divest from unprofitable commodity businesses, Sensient Technologies sold Red Star Yeast in 2001.
Leading Global manufacturer and marketer in the Industry
As a prominent global manufacturer and marketer of colours, flavours, and speciality ingredients, Sensient holds a significant market position in the industry. With operations spanning across the world, the company caters to customers in over 150 countries and boasts annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Sensient remains committed to serving the food and beverage sectors by offering cutting-edge technologies that enable its clients to enhance their products’ natural and artificial flavours and colours. Its comprehensive product portfolio covers a diverse range of segments, including:
- Food and Beverage Flavours
- Food and Beverage Colours
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Pharmaceutical Excipients
The various global businesses that Sensient operates present numerous prospects for enduring and sustainable growth. Despite facing several challenges throughout its extensive history, the company has emerged as a leading player in the industry today. With an ever-growing team of highly qualified industry experts hailing from some of the world’s largest companies, and modern, state-of-the-art production facilities, the company is on the cusp of a new era. The teams remain enthusiastic and motivated, eager to overcome new obstacles and continue building towards a bright future.
