General Mills Says All K-12 School Foods Are Now Made Without Certified Colors


General Mills says its full portfolio of K-12 school food products is now made without certified colors, reaching the goal ahead of the company’s previously announced summer 2026 timeline.

The company says the final step was reformulating Lucky Charms 25% Less Sugar Cereal, which moved the portfolio from 98 percent to 100 percent free of certified colors.

According to General Mills, the K-12 lineup includes products designed for school meal programs, including ready-to-eat cereals and other meal solutions that meet school nutrition standards.

Pankaj Sharma, segment president of North America Foodservice at General Mills, said the change reflects the company’s effort to respond to the needs of schools while continuing to offer products students recognize and enjoy.

General Mills says it works with states and school districts to provide nutrition-focused and regulation-ready products, including cereals that serve as a major source of whole grains in school breakfasts, along with lower-sugar and lower-sodium options for meals.

The move is part of a broader plan by the company to remove certified colors across more of its products. The current timeline includes:

  • All K-12 school foods: Completed

  • All U.S. cereal products: By summer 2026

  • Full U.S. retail portfolio: By the end of 2027

General Mills says the effort is part of its ongoing focus on product innovation and maintaining safety and quality standards across its food portfolio.

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