The company has developed a source of food-safe dye through years of product development. Spira uses CRISPR-edited carbon-negative algae grown by a global network of farming partners to produce algae-based ingredient replacements for petroleum-based colors and animal proteins. Their products and services help improve human and planetary health by providing essential protein, vitamins, and minerals. Spira's ingredients have been piloted with various brands in the beverage, alcohol, cosmetic, textile, candy, and confectionery industries.