10 Dec 2019 --- Swiss producer of minerals Omya presented its Calcipur range of calcium carbonate ingredients at Fi Europe held in Paris last week. With their natural origin and sustainable status, Calcipur can enhance the anti-caking quality of powders, as well as the texture and color of bakery products, cereals, extruded snacks, convenience foods and beverages. The company also exhibited a blue lentil concept made with a Calcipur shell that was naturally colored with blue spirulina. Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst from the show floor, Stefan Lander, Vice President COG for Omya highlights how the blue trend is inspiring innovation, which has led to an increased demand for algae ingredients. “Spirulina is in high demand and it is proving very difficult to keep up with supply and demand,” he says.