Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) announced it will remove high fructose corn syrup and several other controversial ingredients from its branded products by the end of 2025. The move follows growing regulatory and consumer pressure to eliminate additives deemed harmful.
- The company will phase out high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweetener sucralose, preservatives BHA/BHT, and food coloring Titanium Dioxide.
- Tyson owns major brands including Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm.
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has called high fructose corn syrup a “poison” and threatened a ban, accelerating industry reform.
- In July, Coca-Cola announced it would launch a cane-sugar version of its flagship soda, shifting away from corn sugar.
- Earlier in 2025, Tyson eliminated petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its products.
Relevant Companies
- TSN - Tyson Foods’ reformulation may strengthen its health-conscious product lineup and brand reputation.
- KO - Coca-Cola’s similar move to cane sugar highlights broader shifts in the beverage and food industry supply chain.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
