US EditionWalmart to remove many dyes, ingredients from its private-label foods
Walmart will remove over 30 additives from about 1,000 private-label items by 2027 to meet consumer demand for cleaner ingredients and maintain product quality.
- On Wednesday, Walmart announced it will eliminate synthetic dyes and more than 30 additives from U.S. private‑label foods by January 2027, affecting around 1,000 items including snacks and baked goods.
- Walmart said the change responds to evolving customer demand and regulatory pressure from HHS and FDA calls, with alternatives now widely available to preserve taste and quality.
- The reformulation targets 11 synthetic dyes including FD&C Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, Canthaxanthin, and additives like titanium dioxide, azodicarbonamide, replacing them with natural options such as paprika, annatto, beta carotene, spirulina, and juice concentrates.
- With a weekly customer reach of over 150 million, the change could pressure suppliers and competitors, while Walmart will label compliant products and keep prices consistent.
- An internal Walmart survey found 62% want more transparency and 54% check labels, Dr. Laura Rogers said `Reducing exposure to these unnecessary chemicals is a proactive step that could benefit millions`, and Sam's Club pledged to remove over 40 additives by year-end.
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Walmart to remove synthetic food additives from store brands
NEW YORK — Walmart said this week that it plans to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.
FPSA - Walmart to Remove 11 Colorants, 30 Additives From Store-Brand Foods
Walmart is the latest company to say it will remove synthetic dyes from its private-label food brands, as well as 30 other additives, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat substitutes. Read MoreThe post Walmart to Remove 11 Colorants, 30 Additives From Store-Brand Foods appeared first on FPSA.
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