What are the revised dietary guidelines in the US? Increased beef tallow, reduced dyes
New Dietary Guidelines Introduced So, it’s time to say goodbye to those prepackaged meals and welcome in full-fat dairy, red meat, and olive oil. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released a new review of dietary guidance on Wednesday. This review encourages Americans to cut back on […]
West Virginia judge suspends parts of the ban on food dyes in America.
MAHA Movement Faces Legal Setback in West Virginia The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, which ramped up in 2025, aims to reshape health policies, especially regarding food and nutrition. Recently, advocates expressed confidence that a recent court ruling wouldn’t derail their efforts. A West Virginia judge suspended certain parts of HB 2354, a law […]
PepsiCo to Launch ‘Simply NKD’ Cheetos and Doritos Without Artificial Dyes
PepsiCo to Release Color-Free Cheetos and Doritos Starting next month, PepsiCo will offer products like Cheetos and Doritos without artificial colors. In a recent announcement, the company detailed that on December 1st, customers can find “Simply NKD” varieties of Cheetos Flamin’ Hot, Cheetos Puffs, Doritos Nacho Cheese, and Cool Ranch in stores. Rachel Ferdinand, CEO […]
Health advocates caution about Halloween treats with artificial dyes and corn syrup
Halloween Candy Concerns While kids eagerly head out for Halloween candy, advocates from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement warn that some treats might not be as innocent as they seem. Kendall McIntosh, a Maryland-based nutritionist, points out that many parents rationalize indulging in sugary snacks because “it only happens once a year.” But […]
Gatorade and Cheetos are some of the Pepsi items being upgraded with natural dyes.
Pepsi is facing a fresh hurdle. It’s important to keep their colorful products appealing without the artificial dyes that many consumers have started to reject. This past April, PepsiCo—which also produces Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns, and Mountain Dew—announced an accelerated shift towards using natural colors in its food and beverages. The company estimates that […]
Walmart will remove synthetic dyes from its store brand items.
Walmart to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes and Ingredients by 2027 Walmart has announced plans to remove synthetic dyes, along with 30 other ingredients, from its store brand products by the year 2027. In a press release, the company stated that synthetic dyes will be eliminated from brands like Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guarantee, and Better Cheddar. […]
Prominent U.S. Retailer Plans to Eliminate Artificial Dyes in Food Items
Walmart to Remove Synthetic Dyes from Private Label Foods Walmart has announced that it will eliminate synthetic dyes from all its private label food products. Additionally, the retailer plans to remove over 30 other ingredients—including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat alternatives—from private branded foods sold in the U.S. The company stated that this initiative […]
Americans Can Now Check If Companies Are Keeping Their Promise on Food Dyes
FDA Launches Tracker for Food Dyes Families worried about the use of color additives in school lunches, grocery items, and fast food can now visit a new website launched by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This site helps monitor businesses that have committed to reducing these additives. In April, the Department of Health and […]
Mars announces M&M’s and Starbursts will be free of synthetic dyes by 2026
In recent months, several food companies announced plans to eliminate artificial food dyes, following directives from Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Notably, Mars Wrigley was seen as a significant holdout until last month, when the company made a surprising shift. In late July, Mars Wrigley North America revealed plans to introduce […]
Kellogg’s is the first company to commit to a legal agreement to eliminate harmful dyes from cereals.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton revealed on Wednesday that WK Kellogg Co. will eliminate toxic dyes from its grain products after extensive investigation and negotiation. The agreement, termed a guarantee of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), binds Kellogg to remove artificial food coloring from its grains by the end of 2027. Paxton’s office explained that other companies […]