Jell-O, Kool-Aid Will No Longer Contain 'Artificial' Food Dyes After RFK Jr Pressured Kraft Heinz Executives

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June 17, 2025, 5:16 PM

• •Kraft Heinz will remove artificial food dyes from its products by 2027.
• •This decision follows a meeting where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged the company to eliminate harmful ingredients.
• •The company will not release new foods with synthetic dyes in the meantime.
• •The CEO stated that the company removed artificial colors, preservatives and flavors from Kraft Mac & Cheese in 2016.

Kraft Heinz has announced it will eliminate all artificial food coloring from its products by 2027 and will not introduce new products with synthetic dyes. This decision came after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with executives, urging them to remove harmful ingredients or face potential regulatory action. CEO Pedro Navio stated that the company had already removed artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors from Kraft Mac & Cheese in 2016. The move reflects a broader push for healthier ingredients in processed foods, spurred by concerns raised by consumer advocacy groups.

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