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Xponent21 launches OTHER Natural Flavors: how AI brand visibility agencies are moving into data and information
Xponent21 launched OTHER Natural Flavors, a free information service that publishes sourced FDA dye dates, state laws, ingredient guides and a supplier directory for food manufacturers.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
What the FDA Food Dye Phase-Out Means for Small Food Brands
Which dye deadlines are binding, what natural colors cost, and a five-step reformulation plan for small and mid-size food brands.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
End of 2026 or End of 2027? Why the Food Dye Phase-Out Date Changed
HHS and FDA announced an end-of-2026 target in April 2025. FDA's tracker now says end of 2027. Neither is a legal deadline; Red No. 3 and state laws are.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
Ban vs. Voluntary Phase-Out: What FDA's Food Dye Plan Actually Requires
FDA has banned Red 3 but not the six petroleum-based dyes. For those, the binding dates come from state laws, school standards and retailers.
Last checked October 31, 2026