{"id":2449088,"date":"2025-06-18T18:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kraft-heinz-general-mills-plan-to-get-rid-of-artificial-dyes\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:35:18","slug":"kraft-heinz-general-mills-plan-to-get-rid-of-artificial-dyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kraft-heinz-general-mills-plan-to-get-rid-of-artificial-dyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Kraft Heinz, General Mills Plan To Get Rid Of Artificial Dyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkraft-heinz-general-mills-plan-to-get-rid-of-artificial-dyes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2449088&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Major food companies Kraft Heinz and General Mills announced plans to eliminate artificial colors from their products following efforts by Secretary of Health and Human services Robert F. Kennedy to phase out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-eyes-reversing-key-covid-19-vaccine-recommendation-report\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. Eyes Reversing Key COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation: Report\">synthetic food dyes<\/a>. in June, both companies committed to reducing or removing these dyes, with Kraft Heinz aiming for complete removal by the end of 2027, while General Mills plans to eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. cereals and K-12 foods by summer 2026. Secretary Kennedy&#8217;s initiative includes engaging various corporations to voluntarily comply, which marks a significant shift in food manufacturing practices. However, the International Association of Color Manufacturers expressed concerns about the feasibility of the timeline for reformulation, citing complexities in food production. Despite some resistance,many food companies appear to be supporting the initiative,with the Consumer Brands Association indicating backing for the administration&#8217;s plans. Kennedy has emphasized that phasing out artificial dyes is vital for improving public health, especially among children.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Major food companies Kraft Heinz and General Mills announced on Tuesday their plans to eliminate artificial colors from their products following Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/press-room\/hhs-fda-food-dyes-food.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">efforts<\/a> to crack down on synthetic dyes.<\/p>\n<p>In April, RFK disclosed his intentions to phase out eight synthetic food dyes using a series of strategic negotiations with food companies, in addition to revoking authorization for Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B. In response on June 17, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.kraftheinzcompany.com\/press-releases-details\/2025\/Kraft-Heinz-Commits-to-Remove-FDC-Colors-From-Its-U-S--Portfolio-Before-the-End-of-2027-and-Will-Not-Launch-New-Products-in-the-U-S--With-FDC-Colors-Effective-Immediately\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kraft Heinz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalmills.com\/news\/press-releases\/general-mills-announces-plans-to-remove-certified-colors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Mills<\/a> announced plans to reduce or eliminate their usage of artificial dyes. Heinz says it currently uses artificial dyes in 10 percent of their products, and Mills claims to do so in 15 percent of its products.<\/p>\n<p>General Mills says its changes, which entail removing artificial colors from its U.S. cereal and K-12 foods, will be complete by the summer of 2026. The company claims to be &ldquo;the leading provider of whole grains to Americans,&rdquo; and changes to its cereals will doubtlessly collide with the everyday lives of U.S. consumers. Jeff Harmening, General Mills CEO and chairman, stated in the press release, &ldquo;Knowing the trust families place in us, we are leading the way on removing certified colors in cereals and K-12 foods by next summer. We&rsquo;re committed to continuing to make food that tastes great and is accessible to all.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Kraft Heinz has stated its U.S. products will be entirely rid of artificial coloring by the end of 2027, saying the company is &ldquo;dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>Kennedy met with several large companies in March, asking them to remove all artificial dyes by the end of Trump&rsquo;s term. While it&rsquo;s been noted by ABC News that his plan to enforce this request is unclear, he has been met with encouraging compliance. Kraft Heinz and General Mills are two of the most notable examples. Kennedy tweeted an announcement of Kraft Heinz&rsquo;s cooperation, noting that the administration&rsquo;s actions are proving effective in changing the behavior of large corporations.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Just months after <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HHSGov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HHSgov<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/US_FDA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@US_FDA<\/a> announced it will&nbsp;phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation&rsquo;s food supply, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KraftHeinzCo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KraftHeinzCo<\/a> has committed to remove all artificial dyes from its foods&nbsp;by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>This voluntary step&mdash;phasing out harmful dyes in brands&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SxRNh76QJB\">pic.twitter.com\/SxRNh76QJB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&mdash; Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecKennedy\/status\/1935011928403071168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kennedy made clear his strong stance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-hits-top-food-ceos-with-ultimatum-on-junk-ingredients-in-our-food\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. Hits Top ... CEOs with Ultimatum on Junk Ingredients in Our ...\">artificial food dyes<\/a> in April when he <a href=\"http:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/rfk-jr-plans-phase-artificial-food-dyes-us\/story?id=121034287%20%E2%86%97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a>, &ldquo;Today, the FDA is taking action to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >remove petroleum-based food dyes<\/a> from the U.S. food supply and from medications. For the last 50 years, American children have increasingly been living in a toxic soup of synthetic chemicals.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>He has been met with some resistance, however. The International Association of Color Manufacturers <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/rfk-jr-plans-phase-artificial-food-dyes-us\/story?id=121034287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">released a statement<\/a> expressing frustration with RFK&rsquo;s timeline: &ldquo;Requiring reformulation by the end of 2026 ignores scientific evidence and underestimates the complexity of food production. This process is neither simple nor immediate, and the resulting supply disruptions will limit access to familiar, affordable grocery items.&rdquo; But most companies are taking a more compliant stance than that articulated by the IACM.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Kennedy&rsquo;s efforts, the Consumer Brands Association, a United States-wide trade association for manufacturers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/consumer-brands-association-asks-biden-for-clarity-on-osha-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"... asks Biden for clarity on OSHA vaccine mandate\">consumer packaged goods<\/a>,&nbsp;sent a memo back in April to the Health and Human Services Department on behalf of its members indicating support for the administration&rsquo;s plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/rfk-jr-plans-phase-artificial-food-dyes-us\/story?id=121034287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to ABC News<\/a>. CBA constituents include brands like Nestl&eacute;, The Campbell&rsquo;s Company, and Coca-Cola. Melissa Hockstad <a href=\"https:\/\/consumerbrandsassociation.org\/press-releases\/consumer-brands-issues-statement-on-hhs-fda-phasing-out-food-dyes-from-food-supply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced <\/a>on behalf of the CBA, &ldquo;Consumer Brands has long asked HHS and FDA to reestablish themselves as the country&rsquo;s leading regulatory authority and we appreciate that the administration has reasserted their leadership in response to the myriad of state activity in the food regulation space.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&rsquo;s measures have primarily included working with the food companies and corporations directly. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary says the goal is to achieve policy aims through the willing participation of companies without the force of legislation or regulation if possible, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/healthcare-pharmaceuticals\/us-phase-out-many-synthetic-food-dyes-fda-commissioner-says-2025-04-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. In addition to restricting the future use of dyes, the FDA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-approves-three-food-colors-natural-sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">approved<\/a> the usage of two new natural colorings and expanded the legal usage of a third in early May. This gives companies a means of replacing artificial additives.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Kennedy has been a key player in President Donald Trump&rsquo;s interagency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/02\/establishing-the-presidents-make-america-healthy-again-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commission<\/a> to &ldquo;Make America Healthy Again,&rdquo; which Trump established shortly after Kennedy was sworn in. Kennedy has consistently and publicly criticized the systemic ways Americans are kept sick by poor nutrition and overmedication, and he has argued that the removal of artificial coloring is a crucial step in improving the health of American children.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kraft Heinz and General Mills plan to remove artificial colors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3897,"featured_media":2449089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DYEPICTURE-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[57430,38721,57429,57428],"class_list":["post-2449088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-artificial-dyes","tag-food-industry","tag-general-mills","tag-kraft-heinz-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DYEPICTURE-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3897"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2449088"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2449092,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449088\/revisions\/2449092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2449089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2449088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2449088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2449088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}