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Gatorade has announced that Gatorade Cool Blue will remove Blue 1. Current labels may still list it. Announced Apr 22, 2025.

Announced

Announced Apr 22, 2025

Gatorade · Thirst Quencher

Gatorade Cool Blue

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Gatorade Gatorade Cool Blue package

A change has been announced.

Cool Blue is on the PepsiCo dye-commitment list. Blue 1 remains on current U.S. labels pending a spirulina or fruit-juice swap.

What was announced

Announced Apr 2025 · target 2026

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Category
Drinks
Last checked
Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

  1. Announced

    Gatorade announced a change. Source: User report.

  2. · pending

    Company target

    Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

  • User report

    FDA synthetic dye phase-out tracker (company commitment) (no link on file)

  • User report

    PepsiCo U.S. portfolio color update (no link on file)

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