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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Major change coming to ice cream recipes by 2028
Ice cream may soon start tasting differently. The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends for the Food and Drug Administration to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation's food supply. As a result, a group of 40 ice cream producers, including Turkey Hill and Schwoeppe Dairy, have pledged to remove Red No. 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 by the end of 2027, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The group accounts for more than 90 percent of the ice cream sold in the U.S. The pledge to remove food dyes will only be applied to ice creams that are made with dairy milk and are sold at grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers. Ice creams made with non-dairy ingredients and small businesses that make their own ice cream will not be included, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The pledge will only apply to ice creams made with dairy milk and sold at grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) The Trump administration has led the move to eliminate synthetic dyes from the food supply by the end of next year, saying it could mark a 'major step forward' in the drive to 'Make America Healthy Again.' The ban would impact products such as breakfast cereals, candy, and snacks. The dyes have been tied to neurological problems in some children. 'For too long, some food producers have been feeding Americans petroleum-based chemicals without their knowledge or consent,' Kennedy said in a statement back in February. 'These poisonous compounds offer no nutritional benefit and pose real, measurable dangers to our children's health and development.' He added: 'We're restoring gold-standard science, applying common sense, and beginning to earn back the public's trust. And, we're doing it by working with industry to get these toxic dyes out of the foods our families eat every day.' At a cabinet meeting at the beginning of April, Kennedy claimed the dyes directly affect 'academic performance, violence in the schools, and mental health, as well as physical health.' In addition to ice cream, Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and boxed macaroni and cheese, also announced last month that it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027. The company stated that, while 90 percent of its U.S. products measured by sales are already free of artificial dyes, it will not use any Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors in any new products moving forward. Kraft Heinz said that for the small number of their products that still contain artificial colors, they plan to remove the dyes where they are not critical, replace them with natural colors, or, in instances where the color isn't critical to the product, they would remove them entirely. While many products will not be impacted, some that may see changes include Crystal Light, Heinz relish, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, and Jet-Puffed, as they contain dyes such as Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kraft Heinz - which makes Jell-O, Kool-Aid and ketchup - promises to eliminate all chemical food dyes within two years
Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Kool-Aid and boxed macaroni and cheese, announced Tuesday that it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027. The company stated that, while 90 percent of its U.S. products measured by sales are already free of artificial dyes, it will not use any Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors in any new products moving forward. The change comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in April said that the Food and Drug Administration was working with the food industry to remove synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of next year. The plan would axe Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, and Green No. 2, according to the FDA. Kraft Heinz said that for the small number of their products that still contain artificial colors, they plan to remove the dyes where they are not critical, replace them with natural colors, or, in instances where the color isn't critical to the product, they would remove them entirely. While many Kraft Heinz products will not be impacted, some that may see changes include Crystal Light, Heinz relish, Kool-Aid, Jell-O and Jet-Puffed, as they contain dyes such as Red No. 40 and Blue No. 1. Kraft Heinz made changes to its beloved mac and cheese in 2016, removing artificial colors, preservatives and flavors from their recipe. In a press release announcing their latest initiative, the company also confirmed that its Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes, writing, 'the red color comes simply from the world's best tomatoes.' Kennedy urged other companies to adhere to his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda and follow suit, writing on X, 'This voluntary step—phasing out harmful dyes in brands like Kool-Aid, Jell‑O, and Crystal Light—proves that when the government sets clear, science-based standards, the food industry listens and acts.' Here are the products that will likely be impacted: Most flavored Jell-O products in the U.S. contain artificial colors and are made with ingredients derived from petroleum, a natural chemical used to make gasoline that could have harmful impacts on our health, according to Healthline. Food dyes included in the products, such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, contain benzidine, a known carcinogen, or a substance that can cause cancer. According to the FDA, these dyes are presumed safe in small doses. It was not immediately clear how much artificial dye is used in Jell-O products. Unflavored Jello-O Gelatin, which is often used as a base for other recipes, does not contain any dyes. The popular drink mix championed by the Kool-Aid Man utilizes artificial colors to achieve its well-known bright red, blue, or orange color. Similar to many other drink mixes and sugary treats, Kool-Aid products utilize Red 40, Blue 1 and Yellow 5. The drink mix, made to turn water into a sugary, sweet and low-calorie treat, contains several artificial colors in addition to artificial sweeteners, according to food labels. Some iterations of the lemonade mixes contain artificial colors such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1, to provide its signature bright color. While Heinz's beloved tomato ketchup contains no artificial colors, the same cannot be said for all of the brand's condiments. Heinz Sweet Relish, a staple at any barbecue, contains Yellow 5 and Blue 1. The colorful marshmallows are another beloved product that currently contains artificial colors, according to its nutrition label. A bag of color-changing marshmallows by the brand for sale on Amazon contains Blue 1, Red 40, Red 3 and Yellow 6. The popular water enhancer also contains artificial colors. Some MiO products include Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 and Blue 1.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Food giant planning major change to its ingredients list
The company, known for its frozen foods, soups, and condiments, has announced a big change to proceedings Brits are extremely fond of their food. From fish and chips to bangers and mash, our hearty grub is famous all across the world and a lot of the time, is accompanied by a good condiment, whether it's ketchup, mayo, or brown sauce. In fact, those fond of a creamy dip or a salad dressing might want to pay attention, as one of the world's largest food companies is planning a big change to its ingredient list across the Atlantic. Kraft Heinz has announced it will stop using artificial dyes in all US products by the end of 2027. The company also said it won't use any synthetic colours in new products going forward, The Wall Street Journal reported. Artificial dyes, like Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2 and Green 3, are used in everything from sweets and frosting to pie crusts. They are used to make foods look more appealing or bring back colour that was lost during processing. But many health experts, including those in the US Government, are now rallying against them. In April, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vowed to work with food companies to get rid of six synthetic dyes from US foods by the end of 2026. The effort is part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" - or MAHA - initiative. Kennedy, who is US Health Secretary, has blamed artificial dyes and other additives for health problems in children. While some food industry groups argue the dyes are safe and approved by regulators, others are already changing course. Companies like PepsiCo and WK Kellogg are also working to reduce or replace synthetic dyes. Nearly 90 per cent of their US products already have no artificial dyes, Heinz said. But some much-loved items in the US still do, like Crystal Light, Heinz relish, Kool-Aid, Jell-O and Jet-Puffed marshmallow products. "The vast majority of our products use natural or no colours and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colours across the remainder of our portfolio," Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz's North America president, told The WSJ. The company said it will either remove the colours, replace them with natural ones or swap in different colours where exact matches aren't possible. In some products where color isn't necessary, it may be removed entirely. Kraft Heinz made changes to its beloved mac and cheese, removing artificial colours, preservatives and flavours from their recipe in 2016. The company also confirmed that its Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes, stating on its website that "the red colour comes simply from the world's best tomatoes." The customer had asked about the availability of specific meals, including Sweet and Sour Chicken and Chicken and Broccoli Melt. A Heinz spokesperson responded: "We've taken the strategic decision to streamline our UK portfolio which includes discontinuing our frozen line with Weight Watchers. "This change will enable us to focus on the product lines that deliver the most value for our customers and pave the way for new innovation that meets changing consumer tastes, lifestyle needs and preferences." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Global News
18-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Kraft, General Mills set to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products
Two major food producers say that they will be pulling artificial dyes from their U.S. products starting in 2027. The shift comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colours. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will be removing artificial dyes from its U.S. products beginning in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. Hours later, General Mills announced that it plans to remove artificial dyes from all of its U.S. cereals and all foods served in K-12 schools by the summer of 2026. It is also looking to eliminate the dyes from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that almost 90% of its U.S. products already don't contain food, drug & cosmetic colours, but that the products that do still use the dyes will have them removed by the end of 2027. FD&C colours are synthetic additives that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, drugs and cosmetics. Story continues below advertisement Kraft Heinz said that many of its U.S. products that still use the FD&C colours are in its beverage and desserts categories, including certain products sold under brands including Crystal Light, Kool Aid, Jell-O and Jet Puffed. The company said that it will instead use natural colours for the products. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The vast majority of our products use natural or no colours, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colours across the remainder of our portfolio,' Pedro Navio, North America President at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement. Kraft Heinz stripped artificial colours, flavors and preservatives from its macaroni and cheese in 2016 and said it has never used artificial dyes in its ketchup. 3:02 Health Matters: U.S. to phase out many synthetic food dyes The company plans to work with licensees of its brands to encourage them to remove the dyes. Story continues below advertisement General Mills said that the changes it is making only impacts a small portion of its K-12 school business as almost all of its school items are already made without artificial dyes. In addition, 85% of the company's U.S. foods that are sold retail are already made without dyes. 'Across the long arc of our history, General Mills has moved quickly to meet evolving consumer needs, and reformulating our product portfolio to remove certified colours is yet another example,' Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening said in a statement. In April Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. Health advocates have long called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods, citing mixed studies indicating they can cause neurobehavioral problems, including hyperactivity and attention issues, in some children. The FDA has maintained that the approved dyes are safe and that 'the totality of scientific evidence shows that most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing colour additives.' The FDA currently allows 36 food colour additives, including eight synthetic dyes. In January, the agency announced that the dye known as Red 3 — used in candies, cakes and some medications — would be banned in food by 2027 because it caused cancer in laboratory rats. Story continues below advertisement Artificial dyes are used widely in U.S. foods. In Canada and in Europe — where synthetic colours are required to carry warning labels — manufacturers mostly use natural substitutes. Several states, including California and West Virginia, have passed laws restricting the use of artificial colours in foods. Many U.S. food companies are already reformulating their foods, according to Sensient Colors, one of the world's largest producers of food dyes and flavorings. In place of synthetic dyes, foodmakers can use natural hues made from beets, algae and crushed insects and pigments from purple sweet potatoes, radishes and red cabbage.
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Kraft Heinz to drop artificial dyes from US products by 2027 amid concerns
Kraft Heinz has officially joined the growing movement to clean up America's food labels. The global food giant announced plans to remove artificial dyes from all its US products by the end of 2027. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the company also confirmed that it will no longer introduce any new products in the US that contain synthetic colours. The decision comes amid rising scrutiny of artificial food additives by the Trump administration. As part of this effort, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration in April launched a joint initiative aimed at phasing out six synthetic food dyes from the national food supply by the end of next year, citing mounting health concerns and growing public demand for cleaner food labels. 'This is about our children's health. These additives are poisoning an entire generation,' Kennedy has said repeatedly, as he pushes for sweeping reforms in the nation's food system. While many food companies and industry bodies have continued to defend synthetic dyes, citing regulatory approvals and decades of usage, some major players are slowly changing course. PepsiCo and WK Kellogg, for instance, have already started phasing out or limiting their use of artificial colours. Now, Kraft Heinz—co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh—is joining that list. The company revealed that nearly 90 per cent of its US product portfolio (by sales) already contains no artificial dyes. For the remaining products—including popular items like Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, Heinz Relish, Jell-O, and Jet-Puffed marshmallows—the company said it will either replace synthetic dyes with natural alternatives, change the colour profile entirely, or remove colours where they are not essential. 'For most of our products, natural replacements are available,' Pedro Navio, President of Kraft Heinz North America, was quoted as saying by The Wall Street Journal. 'The vast majority of our products use natural or no colours, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colours across the remainder of our portfolio,' he said. This isn't Kraft Heinz's first step in this direction. The brand had already removed artificial dyes from its iconic Kraft Mac & Cheese back in 2016.
