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Reuters
14-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Many US ice cream producers to phase out artificial food dyes by 2028
WASHINGTON, July 14 - Dozens of U.S. ice cream producers are planning to remove artificial colors from their products by 2028, the International Dairy Foods Association said on Monday. The producers, which together represent more than 90% of ice cream sold in the U.S., are the latest food companies to take voluntary steps to remove dyes since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in April said the U.S. aimed to phase out many synthetic dyes from the country's food supply. Several major food manufacturers - including General Mills (GIS.N), Kraft Heinz, J.M. Smucker (SJM.N), Hershey (HSY.N) and Nestle USA (NESN.S) - have previously announced their plans to phase out synthetic food coloring. The 40 ice cream companies will remove Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 from their retail products, excluding non-dairy products, said the IDFA. The group said it would will formally announce the plan at an event at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters on Monday with Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Kennedy has blamed food dyes for rising rates of ADHD and cancer, an area many scientists say requires more research. The IDFA said artificial dyes are safe, but that ice cream makers are taking the step in part to avoid disruption to sales from state efforts to phase out dyes from school foods and West Virginia's recent food dye ban.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hershey's Is Making a Big Change to Its Products
More of your favorite colorful treats are about to undergo a glow-up. Since the FDA announced in January that it was banning the dye known as Red No. 3 in foods, drinks, and ingested medications, we've seen more and more big manufacturers saying that they'll remove it by the 2027 deadline. But in April, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started putting the pressure on to do more, asking companies to stop using the dyes Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellows No. 5 and 6, and Blues No. 1 and 2, all while noting that he also hopes to officially remove Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B from shelves soon. Now, food makers are beginning to take aggressive action. For example, Kraft Heinz has resolved to remove all synthetic colors from its products by 2027. That includes brands known for their fun hues like Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Jet-Puffed, and Crystal Light. Others that have recently jumped on the bandwagon include giants Conagra Foods and Nestlé USA. The latter is an overachiever, saying its target is months before the official deadline. The latest to join the march toward natural colors? Hershey. OK, chocolate is naturally brown, so no problem there, right? But don't forget Hershey's many other tasty assets. The company's products include Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Bubble Yum, all noted for their variety of bright shades. Hershey declined to comment to Allrecipes, but a spokesperson told Bloomberg News, "Removing these colors is a natural next step in our program to ensure consumers have options to fit their lifestyle while maintaining trust and confidence in our products." The company plans to remove the synthetic colors by the end of 2027. A Hershey representative told Food Dive that a 'strong national food ingredient approval system is the best way to ensure food safety, affordability, and quality in the marketplace.' Translation? As states, including Texas and West Virginia, begin to make their own rules for manufacturers, a big, national push will be easier for everyone and will ultimately save the company money. We can't wait to see what Jolly Rancher candies will look like in 2027. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Hershey to eliminate synthetic dyes by 2027 amid growing health push
Hershey HSY.N said on Tuesday it would remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, making it the latest in a growing list of companies seeking to align with directives from U.S. health authorities. In April, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes. In case you missed it: Nestle USA to eliminate synthetic food colors by mid-2026 "Removing these colors is a natural next step in our program to ensure consumers have options to fit their lifestyle while maintaining trust and confidence in our products," Hershey's spokesperson said in a statement. Bloomberg News had reported Hershey's intention to remove synthetic dyes on Monday. The company's snack brands include Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, SKINNYPOP popcorn and FULFIL protein bars. Several firms including W.K. Kellogg KLG.N, Tyson Foods TSN.N, Conagra Brands CAG.N, Nestle USA and General Mills GIS.N have been actively reformulating their product portfolio to exclude artificial colors and are introducing new items free of synthetic dyes. Shares of the company were up 4% in early trading. Reporting by Devika Nair and Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Pooja Desai
Al Arabiya
01-07-2025
- Health
- Al Arabiya
Hershey to remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by 2027
Hershey Co will remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, making it the latest in a growing list of companies seeking to align with directives from US health authorities. In April, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the US food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes. 'Removing these colors is a natural next step in our program to ensure consumers have options to fit their lifestyle while maintaining trust and confidence in our products,' Hershey's spokesperson said in a statement to Bloomberg. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Hershey did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside regular business hours. Hershey's snack brands include Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, SKINNYPOP popcorn and FULFIL protein bars. Several firms, including W.K. Kellogg, Tyson Foods, Conagra Brands, Nestle USA and General Mills have been actively reformulating their product portfolio to exclude artificial colors and are introducing new items free of synthetic dyes.
Bloomberg
09-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Nestle to Raise Prices of Some US Chocolate on High Cocoa Costs
By , Isis Almeida, and Sonja Wind Save Nestle USA is increasing prices for some chocolate products due to commodity costs, a sign that sweet treats will stay expensive for consumers in the near term. The US division of Nestle SA, the world's largest food company, will raise prices of its Toll House morsels, baking cocoa and fudge kits starting June 23, according to a memo viewed by Bloomberg News.
