Tyson Foods announces plans to stop using high fructose corn syrup

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods is announcing plans to stop using high fructose corn syrup in its branded products.

In a release on Monday, the company stated its goal is to “stop using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in the production of branded products in the U.S. by the end of 2025.”

The brands listed include Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®, among others.

Earlier this year, Tyson Foods says it removed petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its domestic branded items.

The ingredients being removed are FDA approved and safe to use, according to the release.

“We continuously review and assess our product portfolio to ensure the highest quality products that meet the needs of consumers,” said Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “Our decision to remove high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients reflects our ongoing commitment to feeding the world like family, while preserving the taste, value and integrity that define our iconic brands.”

Tyson Foods says the voluntary initiative is part of its values of feeding families and the country with trust products.