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Food companies are falling in line with the Trump administration’s goal to phase out synthetic dyes in food and beverages by making voluntary commitments to move away from these additives. 
However, the path to a food system reliant on natural dyes will come with challenges in reformulation, federal approvals and product availability. 

The European Commission says the EU and the U.S. will reduce duties for certain ag products in a tariff deal announced Sunday.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be at USDA today for what’s being billed as a “major announcement.” He’ll be joined by Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, FDA Commissioner Martin Makary, and Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association.

Most states are going to get hit with a bill for SNAP benefits unless they can get their error rates down quickly. Under a provision in the Senate’s massive budget reconciliation bill only eight states would be exempt from sharing some SNAP benefit costs, based on the FY24 error rates.

A Texas bill requiring food products with certain ingredients to include a warning label has been signed into law, and is set to take effect in 2027.

The Kraft Heinz Company announced yesterday that it would immediately halt the production of any new products in the U.S. containing Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) colors.

Industry groups are criticizing FDA Commissioner Martin Makary for “incorrect and misleading” comments on seed oils.

The Trump administration’s highly anticipated report on the potential drivers of childhood chronic diseases criticizes many aspects of the U.S. food system, but calls for more research to back up its strongest claims. 

The Food and Drug Administration has approved three natural food colors as part of its effort to phase out synthetic dyes from the domestic food supply. 

Some food companies are beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes in reaction to the Trump administration’s goal of removing all color additives from the food supply by the end of 2026. 
However, the push is largely driven by state laws and the industry’s success in meeting these goals could hinge on the Food and Drug Administration efficiently evaluating and approving alternatives. Cuts to the agency could throw a wrench in this process.