Nestlé says it will remove artificial food colourings from all of its products worldwide by the end of 2026, according to statements from a senior executive reported by multiple outlets. The company frames the move as a global commitment, describing it as among the first major food companies to set such a comprehensive target across its range.
The reporting comes amid broader efforts in the food industry to reformulate products by reducing or eliminating certain synthetic ingredients. Other manufacturers and retailers have increasingly moved to strip out artificial additives, including FD&C-style synthetic dyes and sweeteners such as corn syrup, as consumer and regulatory scrutiny of food ingredients has intensified.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlight the scale of Nestlé’s goal and its “first major” positioning, while others connect it to wider industry trends—the core information is consistent: Nestlé is announcing a worldwide deadline of end-2026 for removing artificial colourings from all products.
