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How Givaudan’s agronomists develop natural colouring solutions from carrots

Speakers: Nicolas Jegouic, Head of Agronomy and Fanny Fourcade, Agronomist

In this first episode of our new Colour Journey, Givaudan’s agronomists take you to one of our pilot farms in Aix-en-Provence, France. You’ll discover how Givaudan’s agronomy expertise transforms carrots into a brilliant orange coloring food.

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