GNT has opened an application laboratory in Dubai to provide hands-on support for manufacturers using its plant-based EXBERRY® colors in the Middle East, North Africa, and Indian subcontinent. Located alongside GNT’s commercial and marketing teams in the UAE, it marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering localized technical assistance and faster turnaround.

The facility features state-of-the-art instrumentation and local formulation expertise, with services including color matching and stability testing. The laboratory also serves as a hub for product demonstrations, training programs, and technical consultations.

Santhosh Thankappan, Sales Director at GNT Middle East, said: “Our goal is to empower food and drink manufacturers with local access to global expertise – giving them a space for innovation where ideas, technology, and people come together. Our new Dubai laboratory was created to help our customers perfect their processes and ensure exceptional results with plant-based EXBERRY® colors.”

GNT – which also has multiple application centers in Europe, Asia, and North America – creates EXBERRY® colors from non-GMO fruit, vegetables, and plants.

They are available in a complete spectrum of shades and can be used to replace synthetic dyes in almost any type of food and drink. Santhosh Thankappan added: “The demand for natural, plant-based colors is increasing all over the world – and this region is no exception. This expansion reinforces our dedication to helping manufacturers achieve vibrant, stable shades while maintaining completely natural ingredient lists.”