Nestlé USA announced on June 15 that it has completely eliminated food, drug, and cosmetic (FD&C) colors from all food and beverage products it sells in the United States.
The synthetic dyes, long used to brighten cereals, drink mixes, confections, and other items, have been replaced with natural alternatives, with Nestlé saying the substitutions were made without sacrificing taste, appearance, or quality.
“Last summer, we committed to accelerating the removal of FD&C colors from our U.S. food and beverage portfolio,” Nestlé USA CEO Martin Thompson said in a statement. “Today, I’m proud to share that we have fully eliminated them.”…