HunterLab

Color is Quality. See it. Measure it. Master it.

The future of color measurement is here — and we're bringing it to IFT FIRST 2026.

Booth #3965 — McCormick Place, South Hall, Chicago, IL July 13–15

Come experience:
- Next-gen spectrophotometers in action — powered by HunterLab Essentials L2, the most advanced color analysis software in the industry

- A custom color quality roadmap for your needs, built with our experts

- Live measurement of your toughest samples

- HunterLab is your one-stop solution for every color need — and the trusted color partner to 90 of the top 100 global food & beverage brands.

Book your private demo — comment below, DM us, or schedule it on our website: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/contact/

Learn about our food color measurement solutions here: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/industries/food/
Learn about our beverage color measurement solutions here: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/industries/beverages/

You asked, we listened.

Our color experts put together a complete guide to help you make the big call: Sunsetting your LabScan XE and upgrading to the HunterLab Agera L2, the reference-grade color measurement device we launched earlier this year.

What you'll learn:
- Why the move from LabScan XE to Agera L2 is worth it
- A side-by-side feature comparison
- The migration advantages waiting for you

And HunterLab color experts support you the whole way. We can assist with:
- Migration planning
- Correlation studies
- Standards & tolerance development
- UV-sensitive material evaluation
- Pharmaceutical applications
- Material-specific method optimization
- Software implementation
- Multi-site standardization
- Operator training & best practices

Don't miss this all-in-one guide built to make your upgrade seamless.

Read it now at: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/labscan-xe-to-agera-l2-upgrade-a-complete-transition-guide-backed-by-hunterlab-support-from-step-one/

How do you choose the right color measurement device for your food products — from spices to snacks?

One of the key factors to consider is the particle size of your samples.

This guide walks you through how to match the color measurement device to your sample:
→ How HunterLab helps you develop repeatable sample handling and presentation procedures
→ How standards, handling, and equipment work together
→ Which approach fits powders vs. irregular or non-homogeneous ingredients

Get it right the first time → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/from-spices-to-snacks-solving-food-color-measurement-challenges-based-on-particle-size/

It is time to sunset your LabScan XE.

The next-gen Agera L2 is ready to take its place, delivering reference-grade accuracy, stronger performance on your most challenging samples, and a modern workflow that protects your quality and profit.

And with HunterLab's expert transition support and guaranteed customer service, you're never doing it alone.

There's never been a better time.

Dear QC teams: accurate color measurement shouldn't depend on whether your sample is wet or dry.

This guide walks you through the full picture of getting the most out of your Color QC:
→ Why moisture changes how a sample looks → How it affects powders, coatings, and textiles differently → The real business costs of leaving that variable uncontrolled → How to build a color spectrophotometer framework that predicts final dry color from a wet sample

Full guide here → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/color-measurement-of-wet-vs-dry-samples-handling-moisture-variables/

Dear pharma manufacturers: skip the high costs of QC uncertainty.

HunterLab color experts put together this guide explaining how scientific color measurement is the best way to eliminate batch rejections through early warning signals — and how HunterLab spectrophotometers deliver accurate color measurement in sterile environments.

Full guide here → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/color-measurement-in-sterile-environments-pharmaceutical-challenges/