GNT Group forges partnership to boost EXBERRY® Colors in Indonesia
This collaboration expands access to the innovative plant-based EXBERRY® colourings across Southeast Asia‘s booming food sector.
INDONESIA – GNT Group, a global leader in natural colour solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with PT United Chemicals Inter Aneka, a key member of the OMYA Group, to expand access to its innovative plant-based EXBERRY® colourings across the Indonesian market.
This collaboration leverages PT United Chemicals’ established market footprint, technical prowess, and cutting-edge application lab to deliver tailored support for manufacturers in beverages, confectionery & snacks, dairy, and bakery fillings, meeting surging demand for clean-label ingredients in Southeast Asia’s booming food sector.
The alliance arrives at a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s food industry, as consumers increasingly prioritize natural, plant-derived alternatives to synthetic dyes amid rising health consciousness and regulatory efforts to promote transparency.
EXBERRY® colors, extracted from fruits, vegetables, and edible plants like beetroot, carrot, and spirulina, offer vibrant hues, reds, blues, yellows, and more, while maintaining stability in high-heat processes, acidic environments, and extended shelf lives.
Indonesian producers can now tap into GNT’s formulation expertise through PT United Chemicals’ new lab, enabling rapid prototyping for products like colourful gummies, creamy yoghurts, and fruit-flavoured drinks that align with halal standards and local tastes.
“PT United Chemicals Inter Aneka’s strong footprint in Indonesia, combined with a history of consistent growth, gives us great confidence in their ability to deliver results,” said Andreas Thiede, General Manager at GNT Singapore.
“We believe EXBERRY® colors are the perfect addition to their range and are excited to help them enhance customer value with our innovative plant-based colors.”
This move builds on GNT’s global network, headquartered in the Netherlands with production in Mierlo and offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable sourcing and zero-compromise performance.
For PT United Chemicals Inter Aneka, part of the Swiss-based OMYA Group’s speciality chemicals arm, the partnership diversifies its portfolio beyond traditional additives, positioning it as a one-stop solutions provider in Indonesia’s food and beverage market, projected to grow 7% annually through 2030.
Early applications include eye-catching beverage launches and snack innovations at upcoming trade events, promising faster lead times and customized color matching.
As global brands eye Indonesia’s 270 million consumers, this tie-up exemplifies how strategic alliances drive the adoption of natural ingredients, reducing reliance on imports and fostering local innovation.
GNT’s EXBERRY® now stands ready to colour Indonesia’s next generation of flavorful, wholesome foods.
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