Hershey to ditch synthetic dyes in US snacks by 2027
Hershey will phase out synthetic dyes from its US snack products by 2027, joining General Mills, Kraft Heinz, and Nestle in response to the FDA push for natural alternatives. The move aligns with the 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign by Health Secretary RFK Jr. HSY stock rose over 6% on the news, with retail sentiment shifting from bearish to neutral.