Nestle plans to remove artificial food colorants from all global products by end-2026, making it the first major food company to take such a step, a senior executive said. The move follows rapid uptake of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and rising consumer scrutiny of ingredients, increasing pressure on food firms to offer healthier products. Nestle CTO Stefan Palzer said: By end-2026 Nestle’s global product range will contain no artificial colorants.

2026-06-30

Nestle plans to remove artificial food colorants from all global products by end-2026, making it the first major food company to take such a step, a senior executive said. The move follows rapid uptake of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and rising consumer scrutiny of ingredients, increasing pressure on food firms to offer healthier products. Nestle CTO Stefan Palzer said: By end-2026 Nestle’s global product range will contain no artificial colorants.