Some brands are not ready to abandon synthetic dyes.
While some major American brands are removing synthetic food dyes, M&M’s and Skittles from Mars are still using them. Even after initially supporting a 2016 initiative to eliminate artificial colors, Mars has stuck with synthetic dyes. The company’s change of heart occurred when they noticed differing consumer attitudes globally—many Europeans are against these dyes, but, […]
Synthetic dyes detected in 19% of American foods and beverages — ‘top culprits’ identified in recent research
Did Hugh Know? Research reveals that one in five food and drink products available in the US contains synthetic food dyes. This study examined around 40,000 grocery items. The initiative to eliminate oil-based food coloring from the food supply is spearheaded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services. Researchers looked […]
Concealed opioid issue: How a synthetic opioid is taking advantage of the debate over kratom in America
During my time as CDC Director, I saw how quickly new substances can disrupt our public health systems. I need to highlight a pressing issue today: a potent synthetic opioid masquerading as natural kratom. Having spent decades as a virologist studying how pathogens evolve, I see a similar trend with dangerous substances that learn to […]
Sam’s Club’s ‘Made Without’ program approaches its aim to eliminate synthetic dyes from food and beverages
Sam’s Club Joins Effort to Remove Synthetic Dyes from Foods Responding to a call from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Sam’s Club is actively working to eliminate synthetic dyes from its food and beverage offerings. The company’s “Made Without” initiative has made significant progress, achieving 96% of its goal to remove artificial colors, additives, […]
Family-run ice cream store begins eliminating synthetic colors before summer
The ice cream shop is gearing up for busy summer days as the temperature rises. One local parlor is making a shift towards homemade treats without artificial colors. Kingcorn, a family-run establishment in Puber, Wisconsin, has announced its decision to get rid of artificial food dyes. Judy Klosinski, the owner, along with her son Ben, […]
Tyson Foods Plans to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes from Ingredients by the End of May
The CEO of Tyson Foods has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes from its ingredients by the end of May. This decision aligns with the company’s commitment to health and transparency in its product offerings. Both Jimmy Dean and Tyson Foods, which owns Hillshire Farm, will remove all oil-based synthetic dyes from their products by […]
Welcome to the global synthetic drug revolution
There are significant regional differences in the global drug trade, and different parts of the world have different drug preferences, but these regions all share one common feature: the prevalence of synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs are future Prohibition of drug trafficking. Cocaine, heroin, marijuana and other plant-based drugs are prohibited as they require large areas […]
The synthetic coffee revolution: are ground date seeds really as delicious as the real thing? | Coffee
name: synthetic coffee. Year: three. exterior: It’s hot, wet, and brown. Synthesis? Will AI come drink my coffee? Calm down. AI may still destroy humanity in the long run, but for now your coffee is safe. Synthetic coffee is created by humans. It just doesn’t have coffee in it. I’m ready to be appalled. Yeah, […]