# Naturally-Dyed Blue Popsicles Frios Gourmet Pops Has a New Artificial Dye-Free Blue Raspberry Pop By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-04-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-dyefree-blue-raspberry-pop References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/frios-gourmet-pops-launches-artificial-dye-free-blue-raspberry-pop/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FriosPops/photos/true-blue-finally-our-blue-raspberry-pop-just-got-a-lot-better-tomorrow-youll-se/1420994460043910/)  The premium popsicle brand [Frios Gourmet Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frios-plus) recently unveiled a new Artificial Dye-Free Blue Raspberry [Pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-pop-1) that's making headlines. One of the first gourmet popsicle products to replace synthetic food dye with spirulina, the new Artificial Dye-Free Blue Raspberry Pop boasts a naturally derived blue hue. The new popscile has the same bold blue raspberry flavor as the brand's original Blue Raspberry Pop, but with a better-for-you ingredient list that features zero synthetic dyes and zero petroleum-based color additives. With the [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exberry) announcing its commitment to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from foods in the U.S., the new Artificial Dye-Free Blue Raspberry Pop is well ahead of the curve. As Cliff Kennedy, CEO of Frios Gourmet Pops, explains, "The dye-free Blue Raspberry Pop is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice the fun, the color, or the flavor to do right by your family." Image Credit: Frios Gourmet Pops ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Food Coloring Adoption:** A shift from synthetic to botanical pigments like spirulina is creating space for novel supply chains and formulation techniques that preserve vibrant colors without artificial additives. - **Clean-label Indulgence:** Consumers are increasingly seeking premium snacks that combine nostalgic flavors with transparent, shorter ingredient lists, enabling premiumization of everyday treat categories. - **Regulatory-driven Reformulation:** Anticipated FDA moves away from petroleum-based dyes are prompting widespread product reformulation and the development of certified alternatives for mass-market compliance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Treats:** Artisanal and mainstream popsicle makers are positioned to differentiate through naturally colored SKUs that match established flavor expectations while meeting health-conscious demand. - **Food Manufacturing & Ingredients:** Suppliers of natural colorants and stabilizers face opportunities to scale extraction, standardization, and compatibility solutions for high-volume confectionery applications. - **Food Retail & Private Label:** Retailers and private-label brands can capitalize on shelf differentiation by offering dye-free, premium-looking frozen novelties that align with evolving regulatory and shopper priorities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chewy Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops.md) - [Zesty Citrus Freezer Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-ginger-freezer-pops.md) - [Functional Popsicle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popoff.md) - [Sour Frozen Pop Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-x-smartsweets.md) - [Protein-Rich Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frios-plus.md) - [Sour Snack-Sized Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonnypops-organic-sour-minis.md) - [Shelf-Stable Fruit Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezee-freezee.md) - [Mythically Inspired Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops.md) - [Fruit-Made Mini Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonnypops-minis.md)