M&M's Returns to Bristol for Kyle Busch Tribute, Gibbs Supports Brexton
Ty Gibbs drove a special M&M's livery at Bristol to honor Kyle Busch, while also supporting Busch's son, Brexton, in his grief. The tribute marks the first M&M's car since 2022.
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M&M's adopt natural dyes, dropping blue and brown from the lineup
M&M's will switch to natural dyes and remove blue and brown from their color lineup due to cost and production issues with spirulina-based blue dye; other colors will be dyed with natural sources like beets and turmeric, with an August rollout on Amazon for the new lineup (excluding blue and brown). Mars aims to reintroduce a natural blue and brown by 2028 after upgrading production lines; artificial-color versions will remain on shelves for now, reflecting a broader trend of dye changes across snacks.
M&M's Goes Natural: Artificial Dyes Out, Two Colors Retired
M&M's will drop artificial colorings and retire two iconic colors as part of a broader move toward natural ingredients in its candy lineup.
Mars Switches to Natural Colors for M&M's, Dropping Blue and Brown Variants
Mars will relaunch M&M's in August with natural colors, removing blue and brown pieces because natural production is costly and spirulina-based blue color can clog spray nozzles; red and yellow colors can be produced naturally. The move aligns with a health-conscious agenda. The article also notes Van Halen's famous no-brown-M&M's rider as a test of promoters' contract diligence.
M&M's Goes All-Natural, Drops Blue and Brown in Major Color Shakeup
Mars is overhauling M&M’s with natural colorings as part of the MAHA push, dropping two iconic shades—blue and brown—over spirulina-related coloring challenges. The naturally colored version debuts this August on Amazon while the conventional dyed candies remain available, and Mars aims to recreate all six classic colors using natural ingredients by 2028, after a costly factory retrofit and extensive testing.
M&M's recall widens to 20 states over missing allergen warnings
A voluntary recall affects about 6,000 repackaged M&M’s sold in 20 states, due to a labeling error that omitted allergen warnings for milk, soy and peanuts; the FDA classifies it as a Class II recall and consumers with allergies should discard the affected products.
Major Snack Brands Commit to Eliminating Artificial Food Dyes by 2027
RFK Jr.'s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes faces resistance from the candy industry, particularly M&M's, due to consumer preferences and regulatory challenges, despite some food companies and states moving towards natural alternatives and warning labels.
New Limited-Edition M&M's: Too Delicious to Share
The new limited-edition Toasty Holiday Peanut M&M's feature roasted peanuts and milk chocolate with flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, spiced sugar, and caramel, encased in festive candy shells. These M&M's offer a complex, nutty sweetness that balances the chocolate's richness, making them a perfect holiday treat. Available in 3.27- and 7.44-ounce bags, they are ideal for solo snacking or sharing at gatherings.
"Vending Machine Error Exposes Student Surveillance Scandal"
Students at the University of Waterloo discovered that the M&M's vending machines on campus were equipped with facial recognition technology, prompting concerns about privacy. The machines, provided by Adaria Vending Services and owned by Mars, were found to be collecting data such as presence, estimated age, and gender without individual association. Despite assurances from the Invenda Group that the technology does not store or transmit personal data, the university has requested the machines to be removed and the software disabled. If not, a student plans to file a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.