The US Food and Drug Administration has put a spotlight on food dyes this year. In January, the administration banned Red No. 3 and then approved three natural food dyes in May. Now, on top of the FDA ...

On Monday, July 14, the FDA announced that it has approved the use of the natural color additive gardenia (genipin) blue for dying a variety of foods and drinks. This is the fourth natural color that ...

Food companies are falling in line with the Trump administration’s goal to phase out synthetic dyes in food and beverages by making voluntary commitments to stop using them. But the path to a food ...

In January 1976, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned a popular and well-studied chemical used in food: Red 2. Food colorants have long been contentious, misunderstood and a target for ...

Compliance will require not only formulation changes but also process redesign, supply chain realignment and organizational ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had approved a new blue food dye derived from the fruit of the Gardenia plant. The additive is approved for use in sports drinks ...

Since becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken aim at coloring compounds in foods, drinks, and medical products, claiming that they can compromise ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a natural blue color additive derived from gardenia fruit in a range of food and drink products, the agency announced Monday. The newly ...

Cupcake icing and sports drinks — in all their crayon-like colors — are the final frontiers for Nick Scheidler's team. Scheidler leads product development at Walmart's Sam's Club, which in 2022 ...

Fiber, global flavors and quick healthy meals will dominate 2026 food and health trends. Sensory drinks, natural dyes, skyr ...