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M&M's is cutting 2 colors from its bags — here's why
By Joseph Lamour l TODAY at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
A top chocolate candy in the U.S. is dealing with a case of the blues — or, more accurately, lack thereof.
On June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to natural food dyes.
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Key takeaway On June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to natural food dyes.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
San Francisco residents who frequent the city's numerous corner stores and markets may soon notice a change in their M&M's purchases. The removal of blue and brown colors from M&M's bags, as the company transitions to natural food dyes, will likely affect local consumers who buy the candies at stores throughout the city. This shift may also impact local businesses that sell M&M's, as they will need to adapt to the new product offerings. Additionally, the city's health-conscious population may be interested in the natural dye options, which will be available online nationwide, including to San Francisco customers. The fact that the four-color, naturally colored M&M's will be sold exclusively on Amazon may also influence local shopping habits, potentially driving more San Francisco residents to online retail platforms.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A top chocolate candy in the U.S. is dealing with a case of the blues — or, more accurately, lack thereof.
On June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to natural food dyes.
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