Food Ingredient Solutions

What Food Ingredient Solutions does

Food Ingredient Solutions, LLC (FIS) is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor founded in 1999, headquartered at 1450 Warren Ave., Marshfield, Missouri. The company supplies a full range of kosher, halal, and organic colors and natural antioxidants to customers in the food, drug, and cosmetics industries, and it holds GFSI/BRC, Halal, Kosher, and OTCO (organic) certifications at its Missouri facility. FIS serves three customer segments — food processing (primary), pharmaceutical, and cosmetics — and supports each with product-specific stability testing and technical consultation delivered through four regional sales managers covering distinct US territories.

FIS's portfolio spans three core categories: Natural Colors (plant- and mineral-derived pigments such as annatto, curcumin, beet, carrot, elderberry, grape skin, paprika, and iron oxides), Synthetic Colors (FD&C dyes and lakes, D&C colors, and encapsulated forms), and Antioxidants (the proprietary blends FryAntiOx+ and Tocobiol). Beyond the core categories, the company offers differentiated specialty lines including FISclear Microemulsions (transparent colors with 30–100 nm particle sizes for clear beverages), Pearl Pigments (silver, gold, and colored shimmers for decorative applications), Natural Pigments (rice-protein-matrix encapsulated plant pigments for confections and supplements), and an Export Only Colors SKU set. Tocobiol is manufactured entirely in-house via short-path molecular distillation of vegetable oils, and FryAntiOx+ is a US-made synergistic blend documented to extend fryer oil life by 35–65%.

The business model is direct B2B sales of proprietary and distributed color and antioxidant ingredients to manufacturers, with revenue generated through product shipments rather than subscription or licensing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective customers initiate engagement by emailing [email protected] to request samples, after which regional sales managers provide technical recommendations and complimentary stability testing to accelerate formulation. Marketing relies on a product brochure PDF library, the company website, and direct outreach rather than digital advertising or distribution intermediaries, consistent with the low stated headcount of 1–10 employees and the absence of any disclosed funding rounds or external investment.

Name

Food Ingredient Solutions

Website

https://foodcolor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Food Ingredient Solutions is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor of kosher, halal, and organic food colors and natural antioxidants, serving food, drug, and cosmetics manufacturers with proprietary products including FryAntiOx+, Tocobiol, and FISclear Microemulsions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Colors and Antioxidant Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Application-Specific Color Solutions (Beverage, Dairy, Confectionery, Bakery, Savory, Pet Food) (AFAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Colorants (Plant/Algae/Microbial Extracts: Anthocyanins, Carotenoids, Chlorophyll, Spirulina) (AFAJAEAA), Synthetic/Artificial Colorants (FD&C Dyes, Lake Pigments) (AFAJAEAC), Encapsulated & Emulsified Color Systems (Spray-Dried, Beadlets, Oil-Dispersible Colors) (AFAJAEAG), Clean-Label & Certified Colorants (Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher/Halal, Allergen-Free) (AFAJAEAI), Color Lakes & Pigment Preparations (Aluminum Lakes, Encapsulated Pigments) (AFAJAEAE), Color Stability & Performance Additives (Antioxidants, Chelators, UV/Heat/Acid Stabilizers) (AFAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Food color ingredients
• Natural antioxidants
• Certified food dyes
• Microemulsion colors
• Pearl pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Teterboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food Ingredient Manufacturing and Distribution: Manufactures and distributes a full range of kosher, halal and organic colors and natural antioxidants for food, drug and cosmetics industries. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of proprietary color and antioxidant products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Food Ingredient Solutions manufactures and distributes a full range of kosher, halal and organic colors and natural antioxidants for the food, drug and cosmetics industries. The portfolio spans natural colors, synthetic FD&C/D&C certified colors, proprietary antioxidant blends (FryAntiOx+ and Tocobiol), transparent FISclear microemulsions, pearl pigments, encapsulated natural pigments, and iron oxides.

Product overview

Food Ingredient Solutions is a manufacturer and distributor of food colors and natural antioxidants for the food, drug, and cosmetics industries. The company offers three main product categories: Natural Colors (including plant-derived pigments and extracts), Synthetic Colors (FD&C and D&C certified colors), and Antioxidants (including the proprietary FryAntiOx+ blend and Tocobiol). Additional specialized products include FISclear Microemulsions for transparent beverage applications, Pearl Pigments for decorative effects, and Natural Pigments encapsulated in rice protein matrix. The portfolio is complemented by a full range of export-only colors. All products are supported by technical staff providing tailored recommendations and product-specific stability testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FryAntiOx+: Proprietary synergistic blend of natural antioxidants made in the US for extending fryer oil shelf life
• Tocobiol
• FISclear Microemulsions
• Natural Pigments

Products and services

• Natural Colors A comprehensive range of natural and nature-identical colors derived from plant and mineral sources, including options like Alfalfa, Annatto, Beet, Beta-Carotene, Black Carrot, Canthaxanthin, Carmine, Carminic Acid, Carrot Oil, Chlorophyll, Curcumin, Elderberry, Gardenia Yellow, Grape Juice, Grape Skin Extract, Huito, Iron Oxides, Paprika, Purple Sweet Potato, Red Cabbage, and Red Radish.
• Synthetic Colors FD&C certified colors, FD&C Lakes, D&C Colors, and export-only colors including FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, and various encapsulated and lake forms.
• FryAntiOx+ A proprietary synergistic blend of natural antioxidants made in the US that can increase fryer oil shelf life 35-65% by reducing formation of free fatty acids and total polar compounds. Clean label product.
• Tocobiol A natural antioxidant produced by short path molecular distillation of vegetable oils, available in sunflower and soybean base formulations with antioxidant properties superior to mixed tocopherols and synthetic antioxidants. 100% natural with organic status, manufactured entirely in-house. Up to 40% cheaper than mixed tocopherols.
• FISclear Microemulsions Transparent, stable microemulsion colors utilizing GMO-free emulsifiers and proprietary processing to produce particle sizes in the 30-100 nm range, including astaxanthin, beta-carotene, apo-carotenal, carrot oil, lycopene, palm carotene, and paprika variants. Can be stable for years.
• Pearl Pigments Sparkling and shimmering pearl pigments including Silver Fine J-1000, Silver Sheen J-1001, Silver Lustre J-1002, Silver Sparkle J-1003, Gold Shimmer J-1004, Red Shimmer J-1005, Blue Shimmer J-1006, and Green Shimmer J-1007, with custom blends available.
• Natural Pigments Complete line of high-performing natural plant-derived pigments encapsulated in a water-insoluble rice protein matrix, providing colors including purple, blue, turquoise, red, yellow, orange, green, and brown shades for confections, pastry fillings, snack bars, vitamins, and food supplements.
• Iron Oxides Approved for use in confections, hard and soft candies, mints and chewing gum, available in three grades (red, black, and yellow) that can be blended to produce additional shades.
• Export Only Colors Additional certified colors for export markets including Alkannet, Astaxanthin, Gardenia Blue, Gardenia Red, Lac Color, Lycopene, Madder, Palm Carotene, Purple Corn, Safflower, Sepia, Sorghum, and Monascus colors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fry AntiOx+ increases fryer oil shelf life 35-65%
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Global flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients supplier with Diana Foods natural colors. Comparable breadth across food and cosmetic color applications.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances company with a growing natural colors platform (via Naturex acquisition). Competes with FIS in natural colors for food and beverage applications.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global leader in flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients including a significant colors portfolio. Broad incumbent overlap; prior employer of FIS sales personnel and competes on enterprise accounts.
• Döhler: German-headquartered producer of natural flavors, colors, and ingredient systems for food and beverage. Direct overlap with FIS natural and synthetic color offerings across multiple application categories.
• ADM: Global agribusiness and major ingredient supplier (including legacy Wild Flavors) serving food, beverage, and nutrition customers. Overlaps with FIS via antioxidant and color ingredient lines; prior employer of FIS sales personnel.

Direct peers

• Sensient Technologies: Global specialist in food and beverage colors, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients with FD&C dyes and natural color portfolios. The most direct competitor to Food Ingredient Solutions' color business, and prior employer (as Warner Jenkinson) of FIS sales lead Joey Barkley.
• GNT Group: Specialist in plant-based natural colors including spirulina, beetroot, and paprika extracts for food and beverage. Comparable product overlap with FIS Natural Colors and Export Only Colors portfolios.
• Chr. Hansen: Major supplier of natural colors and cultures to food and beverage manufacturers. Overlaps directly with FIS natural color portfolio and was prior employer of FIS sales lead.
• Oterra: Pure-play natural colors specialist (formerly Chr. Hansen Natural Colors) serving food, beverage, and pet food. Closest direct overlap with FIS Natural Colors and export portfolio.
• Kalsec: US-based supplier of natural colors, antioxidant extracts, and hop extracts for the food and beverage industry. Directly comparable to FIS across natural colors and natural antioxidants (Tocobiol, FryAntiOx+).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC04UG2GdKwQ-mX3fALoplYg
• Facebookfacebook.com/foodcolor
• Instagraminstagram.com/fis.foodcolor

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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