Sept. 18 - FDA proposes ban on rarely used food dye | Tyson drops high fructose corn syrup

Tyson to end use of high fructose corn syrup; Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount; JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

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Sept. 18, 2025 | This week’s ingredients news and insights for food industry leaders

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FDA proposes ban on rarely used Orange B food dye

With the Trump administration's authority to revoke the artificial colors in question, it's targeting less common additives that are unlikely to garner industry pushback.

Tyson to end use of high fructose corn syrup

The meat processor is also removing other ingredients associated with ultraprocessed foods by the end of the year, including sucralose and titanium dioxide.

Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount

The purchase by Heartland Food Products comes as sales for the weight loss brand have plummeted, with more consumers turning to GLP-1 medications.

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JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner is planning another hike for “early winter,” its third increase this year.

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