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Debut and Oterra partner to develop & scale biotech alternative to Red 40
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Monday, 11 May, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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San Diego, USA & Hoersholm, Denmark
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Debut and Oterra announced a multi-million-dollar collaboration to develop and scale a natural alternative to artificial red colours for food and beverage applications.
The partnership will scale its precision fermentation process to create a high-performing natural alternative to Red 40, one of the most widely used red colour additives in US food and beverage products.
Combining technology with formulation expertise will make it possible to produce natural colour solutions spanning orange, red, and violet, offering a full range of stable shades to food and beverage manufacturers.
Both companies will collaborate with leading food and beverage companies ahead of commercialisation while working toward an FDA approval filing, with the goal of bringing a commercially scaled product to market in approximately three years.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have encouraged food manufacturers to phase out certain FD&C certified food colourings by the end of 2026, accelerating demand for high-performing natural alternatives.
Luc Ganivet, head of innovation for Oterra, said, "Our collaboration with Debut brings exciting new technology options to significantly strengthen our natural portfolio with optimised technical performance. It also offers secure supply, independent of weather and harvest without compromising on natural credentials. Oterra has a 150-year heritage of innovating colours from natural sources including several Red 40 alternatives."
Joshua Britton, founder and CEO of Debut, said, "We're excited to fast-track the commercialisation of natural red alternatives from precision fermentation with Oterra. Biotech offers clear advantages that align with evolving market demand. Its adoption in the food and beverage industry is particularly compelling, providing a high-performance alternative to FD&C colours and Red 40, which faces increased regulatory scrutiny."
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