India, July 15 -- The International Dairy Foods Association, or IDFA, has announced that in partnership with America's ice cream makers, it will eliminate certified artificial colors from ice cream products made with real milk by December 31, 2027.
With this effort, dozens of U.S. ice cream companies are pledging to eliminate the use of certified artificial colors Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 from their ice cream and frozen dairy desserts by 2028. The Commitment represents companies making more than 90 percent of the ice cream volume sold in the United States, according to IDFA.
Many commercial ice cream makers have already phased out certified artificial colors and many others are working with suppliers ...