Key Update PepsiCo is switching from artificial dyes to natural colourants made from purple sweet potatoes and carrots. The company aims to preserve the familiar shades of drinks like Mountain Dew and Cherry 7Up while removing synthetic additives, responding to rising consumer demand for cleaner, more natural products. Back to Its Roots When Pepsi-Cola was
READ MOREReport Nestlé announced it will eliminate artificial dyes from all its U.S. food and beverage products by mid-2026, joining other major companies working to improve food safety. Kraft Heinz and General Mills recently pledged to remove artificial dyes from their U.S. products by 2027, with General Mills targeting cereals and K-12 school foods by mid-2026.
READ MOREReport In March 2024, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on harmful artificial dyes in foods like manchurian, kebabs, and cotton candy to protect public health. However, a recent reality check reveals that brightly coloured food items are still widely available, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. FDA Findings Reveal Unsafe Food In
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