Summary
Walmart will remove synthetic dyes and other additives from its private-label foods in the U.S. by January 2027. This decision is part of a broader movement by companies responding to government pressure to make food healthier. The change will start to be visible in various products in the coming months.
Key Facts
- Walmart plans to phase out synthetic dyes in its private-label food brands by January 2027.
- Other ingredients, like artificial sweeteners and preservatives, will also be removed.
- The move is influenced by government pressure to reduce harmful food additives.
- Health officials link these additives to issues like childhood obesity and mental health problems.
- Most of Walmart’s private-label foods are currently free of synthetic dyes.
- Reformulated products will begin to be available in the coming months.
- The decision aligns with consumer demand for healthier and simpler ingredients.
- After the announcement, Walmart’s stock fell by more than 1.9 percent.
