What is Nestlé's global timeline and scope for removing artificial colourings, and who confirmed it?

Nestlé plans to remove artificial food colourings from all its products worldwide by the end of 2026, a target confirmed by Stefan Palzer, Nestlé's technology chief, in an exclusive Reuters interview at the company's Swiss headquarters in Vevey.

Why is Nestlé making this change, and what challenges did it face in implementing it?

Nestlé is making the change because consumers 'don't appreciate artificial ingredients' and 'want simpler recipes', according to Palzer; the company faced significant R&D challenges, requiring years of investment to screen natural alternatives, test them during production, and assess their shelf-life.

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

Jun 30, 2026

Nestle plans to eliminate artificial food colourings from its entire global portfolio by 2026, replacing synthetic dyes with natural alternatives following extensive R&D efforts.

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