Kraft Heinz to Eliminate Artificial Dyes from U.S. Products by 2027
Kraft Heinz has announced plans to remove all artificial food dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027, following health recommendations and regulatory changes.
Heinz rolls out plan to halt use of food dyes in two years
Washington Examiner
Overview
- Kraft Heinz aims to eliminate artificial food dyes from nearly 90% of its U.S. products by 2027, responding to health advocates' concerns.
- The decision follows recommendations from U.S. health officials and recent bans on certain synthetic dyes, including Red No. 3.
- Kraft Heinz has already removed artificial colors from its macaroni and cheese and plans to replace dyes with natural alternatives.
- The company will stop launching new products containing artificial dyes immediately, aligning with increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Several states have enacted laws against artificial colors in food, prompting Kraft Heinz's commitment to phase out these additives by 2027.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Kraft Heinz's commitment to eliminate artificial dyes from its products by 2027.
The FDA plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation's food supply by the end of next year.
Health advocates have long called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods due to concerns about their potential negative impact on children's neurobehavioral health.
U.S. health officials are urging foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply.
Kraft Heinz announced that nearly 90% of its U.S. products are free of food, drug, and cosmetic colors.
In 2016, Kraft Heinz removed artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its macaroni and cheese product and stated that it has never used artificial dyes in its ketchup.
The FDA permits 36 food color additives, including 8 synthetic dyes.
The company is investing in removing or replacing dyes with natural colors in 10% of its products.
Kraft Heinz sells products with artificial dyes under brands like Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, and Jet-Puffed.
The company, Kraft Heinz, announced that it will be using natural colors for its products.
The company is collaborating with licensees to eliminate artificial colors from their products.
Articles (15)
"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
PBS NewsHour·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial colors from its brands as synthetic food dyes face renewed scrutiny from consumers and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s US Department of Health and Human Services."
CNN·7d·"…Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will remove FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027, and will not launch any new products in the U.S. containing those ingredients."
NBC News·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
Chicago Sun-Times·7d·"…Kraft Heinz says it will be removing all artificial food dyes from products sold in the U.S. starting in 2027, and it will stop making new products with these dyes, effective immediately."
NPR·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will eliminate the use of all artificial dyes in its products by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday."
USA TODAY·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
ABC News·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday."
CBS News·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
Fortune·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
Associated Press·7d·"…Kraft Heinz announced on Tuesday that it will remove all FD&C artificial dyes from its U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027 amid pressure from the Trump administration to phase out artificial colors from the nation's food supply."
Fox Business·7d·"…Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes."
Boston Herald·7d·"…Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday that it will put an end to chemical dyes in all its products by 2027."
Washington Examiner·7d·"…Kraft Heinz announced on Tuesday that it will remove all artificial dyes from its foods and beverages by the end of 2027, following pressure from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr."
The Daily Wire·7d·"…In a significant victory for the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, food giant Kraft Heinz vowed that it would remove all artificial colors from its products in the coming years."
The Blaze·7d·FAQ
Kraft Heinz was motivated by health concerns and regulatory changes, following recommendations from U.S. health officials to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors.
Yes, some Kraft Heinz products have used artificial dyes in the past. However, almost 90% of its U.S. products do not contain FD&C colors. The company had removed artificial dyes from Kraft Mac & Cheese in 2016.
Kraft Heinz plans to replace artificial dyes with natural colors in its products.
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