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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Smucker's Makes Final Decision on Controversial Ingredient
We're moving away from synthetic dyes in food. J.M Smucker Company announced that they will be removing FD&C colors from "all consumer food products by the end of calendar year 2027." The FD&C Act was enacted by the Food and Drug Administration in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It's designed to remove unnecessary color additives in food by implementing safety guidelines (such as understanding which types of foods synthetic colors can be used in, setting maximum amounts, and determining how it should be declared on the food label). Smucker's said that this ingredient change will impact its "sugar-free fruit spreads and ice cream toppings, as well as certain products from its Hostess brand portfolio." Twinkies and Snoballs snack cakes, for example, are made with Red 40. The company added that most of their consumer foods are already free of FD&C colors, including the majority of the products available in kindergarten-to-12th grade schools."Throughout our 128-year history, we have successfully evolved our portfolio and product offerings based on shifts in consumer preferences," CEO Mark Smucker said in the statement. "Our commitment to remove FD&C colors from our sugar-free fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, and sweet baked goods products represents the latest example of our desire to evolve and our ability to continue to innovate to deliver on the expectations of our consumers." RELATED: J.M. Smucker is joined by Nestlé USA and Kraft Heinz in the effort to remove artificial dyes from their United States products. Kraft Heinz put out a press release on June 17, stating that they will be abiding by the FD&C colors "effective immediately." The company has already been making steps towards this initiative after removing artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors from Kraft Mac & Cheese in 2016. In the same vein, Nestlé announced last week that they will remove synthetic colors in its food and beverage portfolio by Makes Final Decision on Controversial Ingredient first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 30, 2025
Washington Post
26-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Nestlé and Conagra join companies dropping synthetic food dyes amid pressure
Nestlé USA and Conagra Brands are the latest food giants to say they'll end the use of certain synthetic colors in food and drink products within the next year. This comes amid a growing backlash against the use of artificial dyes in the United States and pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TOMBSTONE® UNLEASHES EPIC NEW PIZZA WITH ITS FIRST-EVER FRENCH FRY STYLE CRUST
The born-in-a-bar pizza brand is leveling up two fan-favorite bar foods with its boldest creation yet The First Slice: TOMBSTONE® debuts its first-ever French Fry Style Crust Pizza – a bold new mashup made with crispy potato-based crust, available in two varieties: Loaded Bacon Cheddar and Chili Cheese. Two bar-food legends, one epic bite. This next-level combo of fries and pizza brings cheesy, crispy, potato flavor to freezer aisles just in time for summer. Dropping this July at select retailers. Keep an eye out for TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza (prices may vary by store). Pizza will never be the same. SOLON, Ohio, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There's nothing worse than late-night hunger with nothing in the freezer. After a night out, the desire for pizza and fries is real — and now TOMBSTONE® has you covered. The brand is taking two fan-favorite bar foods to the next level with its boldest creation yet: TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza. This potato-powered crust brings crispy, cheesy, golden goodness to every bite – built to fuel your hunger pangs and late-night adventures. With a pizza-fry'd crust baked to crispy perfection, this gluten-free pizza gives fans a bold new way to enjoy classic bar foods, and is available in two delicious varieties that are full on flavor: TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza – Loaded Bacon Cheddar: The delicious crust is made with potato, covered in a gooey cheddar cheese sauce and loaded with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses plus a bacon and pork belly blend for the perfect bite every time. TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza – Chili Cheese: The mouthwatering potato-based crust is covered in a hamburger chili cheese sauce and topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, red onion and parsley for the ultimate comfort food experience. "We wear our born-in-a-bar heritage with pride – it's not just where we started, it's who we are," said Terry Klein, Brand Manager for TOMBSTONE®. "Our fans aren't asking for ordinary, and we're not here to play it safe. This new crust is a bold spin on two iconic bar foods – pizza and fries – fueled by what we're hearing from fans and what's trending in culture. It's unexpected and unmistakably Tombstone." To celebrate National French Fry Day on July 11, the brand is giving french fry (and pizza!) stans a chance to win a free first taste of new TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza. From July 11 to July 25, enter at This unexpected mashup will hit the spot like nothing before as the golden crispiness of a potato-based crust meets the classic pizza format. Keep an eye out for TOMBSTONE® French Fry Style Crust Pizza dropping this July at Walmart and other select retailers for an MSRP of $6.49 (prices may vary by store). Pizza will never be the same. To learn more, visit and follow @TombstonePizza on your favorite social media. About Nestlé USA Nestlé USA is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. The company's food and beverage portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the United States, including Coffee mate, DiGiorno and Nestlé Toll House. Nestlé USA also boasts the largest coffee portfolio in the U.S., including Nescafé, Nestlé Starbucks Coffee and Seattle's Best. Nestlé USA is part of Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland — the world's largest food and beverage company, which has been named among "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" by Fortune magazine for more than 25 consecutive years. For more information, visit *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18 and older (19 for residents of AL & NE, 21+ for MS). Begins 7/11/25 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 7/25/25. To enter, visit Prizes awarded as coupons. Subject to official rules. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Nestlé USA, Inc. 1812 N. Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TOMBSTONE
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
One Major Starbucks Mug Recall Left Customers With Injuries
Starbucks gift sets can be the perfect surprise for anyone on your list — including yourself. However, even the best gift can go awry if it may harm the recipient. In 2023, what many believed was a stylish mug joined the lineup of Starbucks recalls that affected millions when Nestlé USA recalled over 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs due to burns and cuts being reported by users. The mugs donned eye-catching metallic colors that made them a stylish choice for a morning coffee or warm drink. However, the mugs would overheat when filled with hot liquid, or when microwaved, leading to possible burns or even deep cuts in the event of the mug shattering. The metallic mugs came in gift sets that included Starbucks holiday coffee or hot cocoa and either an 11- or 16-ounce mug. The sets were sold at Walmart, Target, and Nexcom, both in-store and online. Twelve incidents of the mugs breaking from overheating were reported, with ten of them causing injuries, one of which required medical attention. Of the injuries, nine mug users received severe burns or blisters on their hands from the extreme temperatures, and one individual was cut. Consumers pour and reheat hot liquids in mugs all the time, but metallic Starbucks cups are another one of the things you should never put in a microwave. Read more: 12 Kirkland Signature Foods Costco Customers Buy On Repeat Starbucks mugs are famously collectible — and these cups sell like hotcakes on resale sites — but it seems the Starbucks metallic ceramic mugs of 2023 were never meant to be. The metallic coating that made them such an adorable gift is also what made them so dangerous when heated up. Thermal behavior varies depending on the material, but a study published by Science Direct delivers evidence that metallic coating specifically causes higher temperatures and prolonged heat retention in mugs, particularly on the handle. These hotter temperatures and longer cooling times pose an increased risk for burns to the user. The higher burn risk isn't the only downside to metallic coating on drinkware, either. Metallic-coated drinkware can cause deeper burn wounds, leading to more severe injuries and extended healing times. The higher temperatures of the mug can also create the perfect scenario for thermal shock. Thermal shock happens when the materials used in cookware expand and contract differently due to sudden, extreme temperature changes. This phenomenon can cause drinkware to instantly crack or shatter. Since metallic coating causes higher temperatures and prolonged heat retention, the risk of thermal shock is higher. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
The Guardian
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘This is awkward': Coffee mate released piña colada creamer before White Lotus finale
Coffee creamer brand Coffee mate developed two limited-edition flavored creamers – piña colada and Thai iced coffee – in collaboration with the HBO hit television show The White Lotus. But, after the show's season finale aired on Sunday night, the Nestlé-owned company was taken aback when a batch of poisoned piña coladas nearly caused the deaths of four of the show's main characters. 'Well this is awkward' the creamer brand wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by a picture of the piña colada-flavored creamer. In the final episode of the show's third season, set in Thailand, disgraced businessman Timothy Ratliff devises a plan to blend seeds from a poisonous tree into the frozen beverage, intending to kill himself, his wife, his elder son and his daughter. He ultimately changes his mind and spares his unsuspecting family. Unfortunately, nobody cleaned out the blender after he made the lethal cocktail. The next day, Ratliff's son Lachlan uses the blender – which still contains leftovers of the poisonous mixture – to prepare a protein shake, which nearly results in his death. Daniel Jhung, president of the Nestlé USA coffee and beverage division, told the Wall Street Journal this week that the marketing team behind Coffee mate was notably unaware of the plot involving piña coladas before the episode aired. 'We didn't know that piña colada was such a featured part of the last episode,' Jhung said. 'I will say that in hindsight, we were showing the different flavors, and the fact that The White Lotus team was like, 'Oh, you know, piña colada is a really good idea, you should go in that direction' – it now kind of makes sense.' The company launched the limited edition The White Lotus-themed flavored creamers in partnership with Warner Bros ahead of the show's third season, which premiered on 16 February. Jhung said that Sunday night's episode took the Coffee mate team by surprise, and that the team quickly devised a social media plan to react, sharing the 'awkward' post on Instagram. 'The 'awkward' post got picked up quite a bit by consumers, by other brands, because it was so perfect with the show's ending,' Jhung said. Jhung told the Journal that it's still too early to determine whether the episode impacted sales of the flavored creamers since they won't receive consumption data for another week. 'We'll probably see next week how it did this week,' he said, adding that 'the show going on week by week is helping drive buzz for the flavors. So they're both doing really well in market through the first quarter.' Jhung said that he suspects that next week, when the sales data comes in, that the piña colada flavor 'will see a bit of a lift as people try it, just for the novelty aspect'. The essence of limited-time offers, Jhung added, is about 'mysterious flavors, intriguing flavors that are not typical in the coffee set, and so it kind of fits well with the show, which is about mystery and intrigue'. On TikTok, some fans of the show have made videos reacting to the finale and the flavored coffee creamer collaboration. One TikTok user shared a video of the piña colada creamer in their fridge, with the caption 'I got this back in February being like wow what a random flavor for the Thailand season', adding 'NOT MIKE WHITE MAKING OUR COFFEE AN EASTER EGG' . 'PSA EVERYONE WASH YOUR BLENDERS BEFORE RE-USING PLZ' the user added.
