Kraft Heinz has announced that Mio Energy Black Cherry will remove Red 40 and Blue 1. Current labels may still list them. Announced Jun 17, 2025. Source: kraftheinz.com.

Announced Jun 17, 2025Verified Oct 4, 2026

Kraft Heinz · MiO

Mio Energy Black Cherry

Name: Mio Energy Black Cherry
Brand: Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz Mio Energy Black Cherry package

A change has been announced.

Kraft Heinz committed to remove FD&C colors from its whole U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027, and FDA's pledge tracker names MiO. The current kraftheinz.com ingredient list still shows Red 40 and Blue 1.

What was announced

Removed: Red 40, Blue 1

Announced Jun 2025 · target 2027

4 sources · manufacturer ingredient list, manufacturer announcement, FDA / government ↓

Category: Drinks
Last checked: Oct 4, 2026

Timeline

Jun 17, 2025
Announced
Kraft Heinz announced a change. Source: Manufacturer announcement.
Dec 31, 2027 · pending
Company target
Company-stated target date, not a verification.

Sources

Current manufacturer ingredient list
Current U.S. ingredient list (kraftheinz.com)
WATER, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF TAURINE, GUARANA EXTRACT, GINSENG EXTRACT (PANAX), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (SWEETENERS), SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, BLUE 1, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 4, 2026 · Verified ✓
Current manufacturer ingredient list
MiO Energy Black Cherry — ingredients (kraftheinz.com)
WATER, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, ... BLUE 1, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
kraftheinz.com
Oct 5, 2026 · Verified ✓
Manufacturer announcement
Kraft Heinz U.S. FD&C color commitment
Kraft Heinz will remove FD&C colors from its entire U.S. portfolio before the end of 2027 and will not launch new U.S. products with FD&C colors.
news.kraftheinzcompany.com
Jun 17, 2025
FDA / government source
FDA: Tracking food industry pledges to remove petroleum-based food dyes
The Kraft Heinz Company — Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, MiO, Jell-O, Jet-Puffed: eliminate certified color additives from products by the end of 2027 (in progress).
fda.gov
Sep 15, 2026
User report
Mio Energy Black Cherry current U.S. ingredient panel (no link on file)