1 year ago
Food Makers Drop Artificial Colors in US Products
Many food companies are changing the way they make their products.
They're taking out artificial colors, which are dyes that give food bright colors.
This is happening because people are worried about whether these colors are good for our health, and because the government wants to make Americans healthier.
Big companies like Mars, Hershey, and General Mills are promising to remove these colors from their candies, snacks, and cereals.
They will have the change done in the next few years.
They're also planning to remove the colors from food served in schools.
This means the food we eat will look a little different, but might be better for us!
Food companies are phasing out synthetic dyes in response to consumer preferences and the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marty Makary support removing artificial colors due to health concerns.
Mars, Hershey, Smucker, and other companies will eliminate synthetic dyes from their products by the end of 2027.
Sam's Club will eliminate artificial colors from their Member's Mark brand by the end of 2025.
Many companies will also remove artificial colors from foods served in K-12 schools by 2026 or 2027.
- Who
- Food companies like Mars, Hershey, and General Mills, as well as government officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marty Makary.
- What
- Food companies are eliminating artificial colors from their products.
- Where
- United States
- When
- Companies have various deadlines, with many aiming to complete the phase-out by the end of 2027.
- Why
- Responding to consumer health concerns and the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative.
Supporters
Skeptics
Impact on consumers
Supporters
Improved public health, especially for children.
Skeptics
Potential increase in production costs; limited options for food coloring.
Key facts
- Initiative
- 'Make America Healthy Again'
- Health Concerns
- Potential links to ADHD, obesity, and diabetes
- Companies Phasing Out Colors
- Mars, Hershey, Smucker, Conagra Brands, Nestle USA, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Sam's Club, Tyson Foods, WK Kellogg, PepsiCo, Kellanova
- Sam's Club Deadline
- End of 2025
- Most Companies Deadline
- End of 2027
