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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anne d'Innocenzio and Jonel Aleccia

Walmart sets a timeline for removing synthetic dyes and other additives from its food brands

Walmart Food Reformulation - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Walmart said Wednesday 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.

The move announced by the the nation’s largest retailer amounts to an acknowledgment that American consumers and the U.S. government under President Donald Trump are paying attention to what goes into packaged foods. Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.

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