Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue No. 1) is facing a global regulatory phase-out. Here's why phycocyanin — natural blue spirulina extract — is emerging as its direct replacement, and what brands need to know.

Starbucks' 2026 Blue Coconut lineup uses blue spirulina (phycocyanin) for color. Here's what that signals for independent cafes, ingredient sourcing, and the natural colorant market.

Matcha didn't go mainstream on flavor alone — it went mainstream on infrastructure. Here's an honest comparison of where blue spirulina (phycocyanin) stands today, and what's still missing.

A practical menu-building guide for cafes adding blue spirulina (phycocyanin) drinks and food — layering techniques, viral formats, and sourcing notes for consistent color and flavor.

Blue spirulina extract, known as phycocyanin, is a natural blue pigment-protein with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Learn what it is, what's inside it, and how it compares to synthetic dyes.

Blue spirulina’s colour looks almost artificial — so people are often surprised to learn it is completely natural. If you...

Because blue spirulina is nearly tasteless and a fun natural colour, parents and expecting mothers often ask whether it is...

Blue spirulina has moved from smoothie bowls into serums, masks and shampoos. Its natural pigment and antioxidant profile make it...