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5 days ago
- Business
J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams by the end of 2027
J.M. Smucker Co. plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said Thursday it will also remove synthetic dyes from foods sold to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year. Smucker said the majority of its products – including its Uncrustables sandwiches – are already free of synthetic dyes. But some products still have them, including sugar-free jams and ice cream toppings. Smucker said some products from Hostess, which it acquired in 2023, also contain artificial colors. Twinkies are made with Red 40 and Yellow 5, for example, while Snoballs snack cakes are made with Red 40 Lake, a dye combined with aluminum to keep it from dissolving in water. Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes. Earlier this week, Nestle and Conagra Brands — the parent company of Duncan Hines — both said they would phase out synthetic dyes. Kraft Heinz and General Mills made similar pledges last week. The federal government has stepped up its scrutiny of artificial colors in recent months. In January, days before President Donald Trump took office, the U.S. regulators banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation's food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. In April, Trump's Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency would take steps to eliminate synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products by the end of 2027
J.M. Smucker Co. plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said Thursday it will also remove synthetic dyes from foods sold to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year. Smucker said the majority of its products – including its Uncrustables sandwiches – are already free of synthetic dyes. But some products still have them, including sugar-free jams and ice cream toppings.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products by the end of 2027
J.M. Smucker Co. plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said Thursday it will also remove synthetic dyes from foods sold to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year. Smucker said the majority of its products – including its Uncrustables sandwiches – are already free of synthetic dyes. But some products still have them, including sugar-free jams and ice cream toppings. Smucker said some products from Hostess, which it acquired in 2023, also contain artificial colors. Twinkies are made with Red 40 and Yellow 5, for example, while Snoballs snack cakes are made with Red 40 Lake, a dye combined with aluminum to keep it from dissolving in water. Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes. Earlier this week, Nestle and Conagra Brands — the parent company of Duncan Hines — both said they would phase out synthetic dyes. Kraft Heinz and General Mills made similar pledges last week. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The federal government has stepped up its scrutiny of artificial colors in recent months. In January, days before President Donald Trump took office, the U.S. regulators banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation's food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. In April, Trump's Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency would take steps to eliminate synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products by the end of 2027
J.M. Smucker Co. plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said Thursday it will also remove synthetic dyes from foods sold to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year. Smucker said the majority of its products – including its Uncrustables sandwiches – are already free of synthetic dyes. But some products still have them, including sugar-free jams and ice cream toppings. Smucker said some products from Hostess, which it acquired in 2023, also contain artificial colors. Twinkies are made with Red 40 and Yellow 5, for example, while Snoballs snack cakes are made with Red 40 Lake, a dye combined with aluminum to keep it from dissolving in water. Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes. Earlier this week, Nestle and Conagra Brands — the parent company of Duncan Hines — both said they would phase out synthetic dyes. Kraft Heinz and General Mills made similar pledges last week. The federal government has stepped up its scrutiny of artificial colors in recent months. In January, days before President Donald Trump took office, the U.S. regulators banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation's food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. In April, Trump's Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency would take steps to eliminate synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Uncrustables have become the NFL's unofficial locker room fuel, with 80,000 eaten every year
NFL players can't stop eating Uncrustables—over 80,000 consumed every year (X) NFL stars might be among the world's most finely tuned athletes, but when it comes to snacking, many stick to something straight from the schoolyard lunchbox: Uncrustables. These sealed, crust-free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have become a surprising staple across the league — even more popular than the longtime halftime favorite, orange slices. This childhood snack is dominating NFL locker rooms—players reportedly eat 80,000 Uncrustables a year What started as a quirky discovery by The Athletic while investigating the league's halftime habits has since evolved into a full-blown phenomenon. In an era of protein shakes and performance bars, Uncrustables are thriving. After surveying 24 of the NFL's 32 teams at the end of the 2023 season, The Athletic learned that players consume 'at least 80,000 Uncrustables a year,' factoring in games, practices, and training camps. That staggering number could stretch over 18 yards of a football field if laid end to end. The team with the most ravenous appetite? The Denver Broncos, who reportedly crush an astonishing 7,000 Uncrustables each week. The Seattle Seahawks followed with 3,200, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins were not far behind. On the flip side, the Cincinnati Bengals and New Orleans Saints tied for last place — if you can call it that — with 500 sandwiches per week. Interestingly, Uncrustables have a direct tie to football. The product was co-created by former North Dakota State University wide receiver Len Kretchman and his wife Emily. In the '90s, Emily suggested making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the crust that could be mass-produced. From a simple idea in their kitchen using a drinking glass to cut and seal the bread, the product eventually evolved. In 1999, Smucker's purchased their company and turned Uncrustables into a national hit. NFL players quickly embraced the snack. Jeff Saturday, former Indianapolis Colts center, remembered the sandwiches being a hit during Super Bowl week in 2007: 'We were all scoopin' and scorin'. We were grabbing five, six at a time.' Despite getting smashed under playbooks in gym bags, Saturday said, 'Didn't matter. You could throw your playbook on top of 'em, didn't make any difference. Squished, unsquished, you're gonna crush it. ' The tradition lives on. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy reportedly ate one at his locker before the Super Bowl. Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce admitted on his New Heights podcast, 'I eat more of those sandwiches than anything else in the world.' George Kittle of the 49ers munches on two before away games and up to four afterward. As Saturday summed it up: 'We're all creatures of habit, dude. Almost freakishly. If you're a two-Uncrustables-a-day kind of guy, that's just what you do.' Whether it's nostalgia, convenience, or just plain taste, one thing's clear — in the NFL, Uncrustables aren't just surviving, they're thriving. Also Read: Gisele Bundchen gives Tom Brady a cold, silent Father's Day while she chooses peace and passion with Joaquim Valente Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
