Anthocyanins are important pigments that significantly contribute to the quality of fruits. The biosynthetic pathway leading to anthocyanins is well understood, and key regulatory genes have been identified in various species. Recent studies have provided new insights into the developmental and environmental regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in fruits, particularly the impact of light. This article proposes a simplified model to integrate the different regulatory networks involved in anthocyanin production in fruits. Key transcription factors, such as R2R3 MYB and bHLH proteins, play crucial roles in regulating the expression of structural genes in the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway. Light exposure, temperature, and environmental factors like nitrogen levels can influence anthocyanin biosynthesis. The interaction between developmental regulatory factors and downstream effectors, such as anthocyanin biosynthesis regulators, remains poorly understood. The article highlights the need for further research to elucidate the complex regulatory mechanisms and their interactions.Anthocyanins are important pigments that significantly contribute to the quality of fruits. The biosynthetic pathway leading to anthocyanins is well understood, and key regulatory genes have been identified in various species. Recent studies have provided new insights into the developmental and environmental regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in fruits, particularly the impact of light. This article proposes a simplified model to integrate the different regulatory networks involved in anthocyanin production in fruits. Key transcription factors, such as R2R3 MYB and bHLH proteins, play crucial roles in regulating the expression of structural genes in the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway. Light exposure, temperature, and environmental factors like nitrogen levels can influence anthocyanin biosynthesis. The interaction between developmental regulatory factors and downstream effectors, such as anthocyanin biosynthesis regulators, remains poorly understood. The article highlights the need for further research to elucidate the complex regulatory mechanisms and their interactions.