By Kelly Cloonan

Nestle said it would remove certified food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio by mid-2026.

The Swiss conglomerate said Wednesday over 90% of its current U.S. portfolio doesn't include synthetic colors. Nestle has worked to identify alternative solutions in its recipes over the last decade, it said.

The plan is scheduled to be completed within the next 12 months, and is part of Nestle's aims to provide a range of foods and beverages that reflect the diversity and choices consumers want, the company said.

Nestle has also worked to add more low- and no-sugar choices and remove unfamiliar ingredients in recent years, it said.

The move mirrors similar plans from other food giants as the Trump administration pushes to remove artificial dyes from food in the U.S.

Conagra Brands said Wednesday it would remove certified food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. frozen-product portfolio by the end of 2025, and would discontinue the use of such colors in manufacturing products across its U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

Kraft Heinz has also said it plans to remove the dyes from its U.S. products before the end of 2027.

Write to Kelly Cloonan at kelly.cloonan@wsj.com

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