Sensient Plans $250M Natural Color Plant Expansion in St. Louis
Sensient is investing up to $250 million in Project Prism to expand its St. Louis natural color plant by 28,800 square feet, boosting capacity at its 500,000-square-foot facility. The expansion, executed with Burns & McDonnell, targets surging U.S. demand for natural food and beverage color solutions.
1. Project Prism Expansion
Sensient has launched Project Prism with up to $250 million in capital investment over the coming years to expand its natural color manufacturing capacity, addressing rapid industry adoption of natural dyes in the United States.
2. St. Louis Facility Upgrade
The St. Louis, Missouri plant will gain 28,800 square feet of specialized processing and production space onto its existing 500,000-square-foot facility, developed in partnership with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, with groundbreaking held March 23.
3. Strategic Impact
By scaling natural color output, Sensient aims to reinforce its leadership in the color solutions market, support major food and beverage clients shifting away from synthetic dyes, and lay groundwork for future revenue growth.