Certified colors no longer in General Mills school meal items

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-14T11:36:27+00:00

General Mills has eliminated all certified colors from its K-12 school meal products ahead of schedule by reformulating Lucky Charms. The company aims to extend this initiative to its wider US cereal and retail portfolios.

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2026-03-14 11:36:27

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General Mills has successfully removed all certified colors from its K-12 school meal products, achieving this goal ahead of its summer 2026 commitment. This was accomplished by reformulating its Lucky Charms 25% less sugar cereal, bringing its portfolio for schools to 100% free of certified colors. The company continues to work on removing certified colors from its broader US cereal portfolio and full US retail portfolio.

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