Frutarom Natural Solutions has received organic certification from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the European Organic Certifiers Council (EOCC) for its natural annatto colour. Derived from seeds of the achiote tree, annatto produces a yellow to reddish colour. The company is also certified by the Australian Food Standards Authority (AFSA) as an Organically Grown Company (OGC). The International Flavors & Fragrances subsidiary also ensures the farmers receive fair pay and that the product has full traceability.
Frutarom Natural Solutions has received organic certification from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the European Organic Certifiers Council (EOCC) for its natural annatto colour. Derived from seeds of the achiote tree, annatto produces a yellow to reddish colour. Frutarom trained more than 50 Peruvian annatto farmers to develop the product without using genetically-modified seeds or synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. The International Flavors & Fragrances subsidiary also ensures the farmers receive fair pay and that the product has full traceability.