Tyson Foods plans to stop using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in the production of branded products in the U.S. by the end of 2025, the company said in a release. Those brands include Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, ibp and others.
The company removed petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its domestic branded products earlier this year. The ingredients being removed are FDA approved and safe to use, Tyson notes.
“We continuously review and assess our product portfolio to ensure the highest quality products that meet the needs of consumers,” says Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “Our decision to remove high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients reflects our ongoing commitment to feeding the world like family, while preserving the taste, value and integrity that define our iconic brands.”
In March, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said he had met with the CEOs of major food producers, including Tyson Foods, to discuss removing chemical additives from the nation’s food supply, Fox 4 News reports.
Tyson says this voluntary initiative aligns with the company’s core values of feeding families and the nation with trusted food products. In recent years, the company has been dedicated to reducing sodium, sugars and other food additives.
