Following the lead of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again Movement, PepsiCo has agreed to phase out all artificial ingredients by the end of 2025. Praise God!

From Fox News. Heeding the call to ban artificial ingredients by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., PepsiCo isn’t wasting any time getting started.

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Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Inc. chair and chief executive officer, said in an April 24 conference call that the company will reduce artificial ingredients and has already begun doing so, as Food Business News reported.

“We’ve been leading the transformation of the industry now for a long time on sodium reduction, sugar reduction and better fats,” Laguarta said.

“Sixty percent-plus of our (portfolio) today doesn’t have any artificial colors,” he said …

Laguarta cited examples such as Lay’s and Tostitos, which “will be out of artificial colors by the end of this year.” …

RFK Jr. and Dr. Martin Makary, U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner, announced a ban on petroleum-based synthetic dyes from America’s food supply last Tuesday.

As the HHS noted in its news release, among the steps to be taken are “establishing a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives.” …

In the April 24 conference call, PepsiCo’s CEO noted that its chips, puffs and other snacks are safe to consume and that the company stands by the existing science, according to reports.

“Every consumer will have the opportunity to choose what they prefer,” said Laguarta. …

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