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FDA delays approvals for 'natural' food dyes

The org still stands by its statement that the colorants are safe.
Bailee Henderson
Bailee Henderson
March 30, 2026

The delays give the agency time to respond to comments made on the final orders approving beetroot red and spirulina extract for use as color additives in human foods. 


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Welch's Fruit Snacks goes dye-free

Welch's Fruit Snacks announces its products are dye-free

The company originally committed to no artificial ingredients in July 2025.
SF&WB Staff
March 23, 2026

The snack brand has announced that all of its varieties are now made with colors from natural sources and contain no artificial dyes. 


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Otis Spunkmeyer U.S. removes dyes from its snacks

Otis Spunkmeyer removes dyes from its snacks

A small number of the company's baked goods previously contained FD&C colors.
SF&WB Staff
February 2, 2026

All of the company's branded treats in the U.S. produced after January 1 are now free from artificial food grade dyes.


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California Natural Color aims to replace Red Dye No. 3

California Natural Color aims to replace Red Dye No. 3

The company offers clean-label alternatives to artificial dyes.
Candy Industry Staff
November 13, 2025

The nationwide ban on the artificial color by the FDA—effective January 15, 2027 for food products—present a critical challenge for confectioners.


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Oterra, Seprify partner on natural color replacement

Oterra, Seprify partner on natural color replacement

The brands are aiming to create a titanium dioxide alternative.
SF&WB Staff
November 12, 2025

The two companies have collaborated for more than two years, testing across more than 15 food categories, including bakery icings and confectionery coatings.


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ABA companies aim to cut some synthetic colors

This initiative adds to the org's previous baked goods pledge.
SF&WB Staff
November 11, 2025

More than 90% of ABA member companies have committed to eliminating certified FD&C colors by December 31, 2028.


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Bimbo Bakeries rolls out Ball Park Butter Buns

Grupo Bimbo to eliminate artificial colors by end of 2026

Most of the company's products are already free from synthetic flavors.
SF&WB Staff
July 30, 2025

This marks a significant step forward in the company’s journey toward offering simpler and natural recipes across its global portfolio, it says.


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Vital Pursuit debuts meals designed for GLP-1 users

Nestlé USA to discard FD&C colors by mid-2026

The company's brands will identify alternative solutions for its recipes.
SF&WB Staff
July 3, 2025

The company is pledging fully synthetic color-free recipes as part of its commitment to consumer-driven innovation and ingredient transparency.


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