FDA approves gardenia-derived blue dye for food and drinks, offering a safer, plant-based alternative to synthetic colors.

(NEXSTAR) — Dozens of companies that make ice cream and frozen dairy desserts announced on Monday that they would remove artificial food dyes from their products by 2028, marking yet another voluntary move away from such food coloring within the food industry.

In addition to finding these dyes in brightly colored processed foods, the researchers also found them in more muted foods like blueberry bagels, taco shells, carbonated drinks, and hot dog buns. Overall, they were present in about 1 out of every 5 foods and beverages.

Welch’s Fruit Snacks will cut synthetic dyes from its full lineup of products by early 2026, parent company PIM Brands Inc. said, making it the latest American brand to pledge to eliminate the colorants.

National Confectioners Association questions focus on synthetic dyes as MARS reverses its 2016 commitment, despite other companies joining Kennedy's initiative

As many as 19% of packaged foods and beverages contain synthetic food dyes, according to new research evaluating the content of 39,763 US grocery store products. The findings were published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes from the American food supply is facing stiff resistance from one of the country’s most iconic candy makers —

In a comprehensive new study assessing a massive 39,763 US packaged foods and drinks from the biggest 25 companies in the country, scientists found that almost 20% rely on synthetic food dyes to appeal to both children and adult consumers.