Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research are reporting that the value of natural colors has overtaken that of artificial/synthetic colors globally. According to the research, in 2011, global sales of natural colors amounted to an estimated $600 million, up by almost 29% from 2007. Growth within the artificial colors market, on the other hand, has shown sales increasing by less than 4% between 2007 and 2011. >> To read the full report, visit Mintel.com