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
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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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Emphasizes Kraft Heinz's commitment to eliminate artificial dyes from its products by 2027.
"Kraft Heinz will eliminate the use of all artificial dyes in its products by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday."
USA TODAY"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"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"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"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"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"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"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."
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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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