Articles Tagged with ''artificial color''

Oterra: Natural Colors for Bakery

Formulators learn color tips, techniques at Oterra “Cake Modern” online gallery

May 14, 2025

Cake Modern is a reimagined art gallery where classic art styles such as Naturalism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Pop Art have been recreated with real cakes, donuts, cookies, tarts, pies, and panettone made from Oterra’s natural colors to inspire the industry.

PepsiCo to Eliminate Artificial Colors from Snack Brands Amid Federal Phase-Out

CEO Ramon Laguarta stated that more than 60% of the company's products already exclude artificial colors

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

April 30, 2025

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company will continue phasing out remaining dyes across its portfolio—including brands like Doritos and Cheetos—and offer natural alternatives where possible.

Top 10 Food and Beverage Industry Developments in 2024

Exploring key innovations and shifts driving consumer preferences and industry growth

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

January 3, 2025

Now that 2024 is in the rearview, we wanted to share a few quick thoughts that highlight pivotal changes and trends in the industry. Below, you'll find a mix of both broad and specific evolutions in the food and beverage market that are certain to influence the business environment in 2025.

Bright is Back: Color Makers are Expanding the Rainbow

Consumer mandates place new burdens on the natural colorant palette

David Feder , RDN

February 28, 2019

Although synthetic food colors (FD&C colors) have historically been favored by the industry due to predictable performance and lower cost, in recent years consumers have increasingly demanded the use of natural colorants.

Papa John’s Removes Artificial Flavors, Colors

Pizza chain adds to its list of “no”, which currently includes no trans-fats, no MSG, no fillers in core meat toppings, no BHA, NO BHT, and no partially hydrogenated oils

January 26, 2016

This includes all pizza ingredients, pizza toppings, dessert items, and sauce selections.

General Mills Cereals to Remove Artificial Flavors, Colors

More than 60% of General Mills Cereals are already without artificial flavors and colors

June 24, 2015

General Mills Cereals has committed to removing artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from the rest of its cereals in response to consumers' changing preferences. Today, more than 60% of General Mills Cereals like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Original Cheerios are already without artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources and have been that way for a long time.

Natural Color From Field to Fork

The Diana Colour’Impact line includes a full palette of all natural colors, including red, yellow and orange.

May 15, 2013

It has become a global trend. Food and beverage manufacturers are reformulating; eliminating artificial colors; and replacing them with natural alternatives.

True Colors

Whether it reflects consumers’ interest in more wholesome foods or their concerns about artificial ingredients, natural color use continues to grow.

March 18, 2013

The bright spot in colors appears to be in natural options.

Expanding Wasabi

December 18, 2012

Beaverton Foods is expanding from the specialty condiments aisle to delicatessens and restaurants with its new Pacific Farms Authentic Wasabi.

Nestle Ditching Artificial

March 2, 2012

Nestlé has become the first major confectioner to remove artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from its entire range.

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