As brands ditch synthetic dyes like Red 40, it is not enough to go natural – the colors need to work across formulation, supply chain and stability demands Natural color makers like California Natural ...

KANSAS CITY — While bold, bright colors may appeal to consumers of confectionery products, the source of the colors, namely those that are petroleum-based, may prompt shoppers to seek alternatives ...

For many years, the vibrant yellow of Kraft Heinz’s iconic macaroni and cheese came from the artificial food colorings yellow no. 5 and yellow no. 6. In 2012, the company started searching for a ...

Red colors are widely used in the global food and beverage market, but a changing regulatory landscape is creating an interesting environment for color additives. In 2023, California became the first ...

The US Food and Drug Administration officially banned Red No. 3, a popular food coloring tied to thyroid cancer, in January of this year. Although the decision marks the beginning of the end for the ...