Discover why synthetic food dyes are being phased out in the US, how major brands are responding, and what challenges the food industry faces in switching to natural alternatives.

The chocolate company Hershey said on Tuesday that it would remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, joining a growing list of companies that have taken action to align with the Make America Healthy Again initiative.

Hershey said on Tuesday it would remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, making it the latest in a growing list of companies seeking to align with directives from U.S. health authorities.