17 Feb 2021 --- Chr. Hansen Natural Colors has appointed Barentz as its strategic partner to distribute its natural color portfolio in South Africa and Zimbabwe. “The use of natural colors over artificial colors is gaining momentum in Southern Africa, where F&B manufactures are being encouraged by a savvier consumer to include these safe, natural ingredients in their product ranges,” Colleen Ferrao and Mark Ferrao, managing partners at Barentz SK Chemtrade, tell FoodIngredientsFirst.