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General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Further details about the change can be found through General Mills' announcement. General Mills has made a change to its cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix.
General Mills has made a change to its cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. The company is dropping synthetic food dyes from these products.
Natural alternatives will be used instead to maintain the colorful appearance of the cereals. This change is part of an effort by General Mills to use more natural ingredients in its products.
Further details about the change can be found through General Mills' announcement. The company's decision affects some of its well-known cereal brands, marking a shift towards more natural components.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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