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Dairy Industry Advances Voluntary Commitment to Remove Artificial Colors

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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The dairy and ice cream industry is making progress toward removing certified artificial colors from products, with over 40 processors representing more than 90% of retail ice cream expected to complete the change by the end of 2027, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that 10 commercial ice cream manufacturers have already eliminated certified artificial colors from their entire portfolios. Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, noted that companies are reformulating products and testing alternatives.

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Why it matters

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These voluntary changes reflect a broader industry commitment to modernize the U.S. food system, which includes previous commitments by 37 milk processors to limit flavored milk sugar to 10 grams. The efforts involve product reformulation and changes to ingredients used in dairy products sold through school meals.

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Who's involved

Brooke RollinsAgriculture Secretary who announced the industry's efforts to change the U.S. food system.
Michael DykesPresident and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, representing the industry.
United States Department of AgricultureUnited States Department of Agriculture, which provided the figures on industry progress.
agricultureThe agricultural sector, which is undergoing voluntary modernization and product reformulation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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agricultureSpeculative
Agriculture might see shifts in demand for clean label dairy products.

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Brooke Rollins
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