Grupo Bimbo Commits to Removing All Artificial Colorants by End of 2026
Grupo Bimbo (BMV: BIMBO) has announced its commitment to eliminate all artificial colorants from its global product portfolio by the end of 2026. Currently, 99% of the company's daily consumption products are already free from artificial flavors and colorants, representing 50% of global net sales and over 70% of US sales.
The company aims to achieve a Health Star Rating of 3.5 or higher for its entire bread, buns, and breakfast portfolio by year-end. Additionally, Grupo Bimbo has been recognized by ATNI as one of the four highest-ranked food companies globally for its nutrition quality commitment. By 2030, the company plans to transition all baked goods and snacks to simple, natural recipes.
Grupo Bimbo (BMV: BIMBO) ha annunciato il suo impegno a eliminare tutti i coloranti artificiali dal suo portafoglio prodotti globale entro la fine del 2026. Attualmente, il 99% dei prodotti di consumo quotidiano dell'azienda è già privo di aromi e coloranti artificiali, rappresentando il 50% delle vendite nette globali e oltre il 70% delle vendite negli Stati Uniti.
L'azienda punta a raggiungere un Health Star Rating di 3,5 o superiore per tutta la sua gamma di pane, panini e prodotti per la colazione entro la fine dell'anno. Inoltre, Grupo Bimbo è stato riconosciuto da ATNI come una delle quattro aziende alimentari con il più alto punteggio a livello mondiale per il suo impegno nella qualità nutrizionale. Entro il 2030, l'azienda prevede di convertire tutti i prodotti da forno e gli snack in ricette semplici e naturali.
Grupo Bimbo (BMV: BIMBO) ha anunciado su compromiso de eliminar todos los colorantes artificiales de su portafolio global de productos para finales de 2026. Actualmente, el 99% de los productos de consumo diario de la compañía ya están libres de sabores y colorantes artificiales, representando el 50% de las ventas netas globales y más del 70% de las ventas en EE. UU.
La empresa aspira a alcanzar una Calificación Health Star de 3.5 o superior para toda su gama de panes, bollos y productos para el desayuno para fin de año. Además, Grupo Bimbo ha sido reconocido por ATNI como una de las cuatro compañías alimentarias mejor calificadas a nivel mundial por su compromiso con la calidad nutricional. Para 2030, la compañía planea transformar todos sus productos horneados y snacks en recetas simples y naturales.
Grupo Bimbo (BMV: BIMBO)는 2026년 말까지 전 세계 제품 포트폴리오에서 모든 인공 색소를 제거하겠다는 약속을 발표했습니다. 현재 회사의 일일 소비 제품 중 99%가 이미 인공 향료와 색소가 없으며, 이는 전 세계 순매출의 50%와 미국 매출의 70% 이상를 차지합니다.
회사는 연말까지 빵, 번, 아침 식사용 제품 전체에 대해 Health Star Rating 3.5 이상을 달성하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 또한 Grupo Bimbo는 영양 품질에 대한 헌신으로 ATNI에서 전 세계 4대 최고 평가 식품 회사 중 하나로 인정받았습니다. 2030년까지 모든 제과류와 스낵을 단순하고 자연스러운 레시피로 전환할 계획입니다.
Grupo Bimbo (BMV : BIMBO) a annoncé son engagement à éliminer tous les colorants artificiels de son portefeuille de produits mondial d'ici fin 2026. Actuellement, 99 % des produits de consommation quotidienne de l'entreprise sont déjà exempts d'arômes et de colorants artificiels, représentant 50 % des ventes nettes mondiales et plus de 70 % des ventes aux États-Unis.
L'entreprise vise à atteindre un Health Star Rating de 3,5 ou plus pour l'ensemble de sa gamme de pains, petits pains et produits pour le petit-déjeuner d'ici la fin de l'année. De plus, Grupo Bimbo a été reconnu par ATNI comme l'une des quatre entreprises alimentaires les mieux classées au monde pour son engagement en matière de qualité nutritionnelle. D'ici 2030, la société prévoit de passer tous ses produits de boulangerie et snacks à des recettes simples et naturelles.
Grupo Bimbo (BMV: BIMBO) hat seine Verpflichtung bekannt gegeben, bis Ende 2026 alle künstlichen Farbstoffe aus seinem globalen Produktportfolio zu entfernen. Derzeit sind bereits 99% der täglich konsumierten Produkte des Unternehmens frei von künstlichen Aromen und Farbstoffen, was 50% des globalen Nettoumsatzes und über 70% der US-Verkäufe ausmacht.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, bis Jahresende für das gesamte Sortiment an Brot, Brötchen und Frühstücksprodukten eine Health Star Rating von 3,5 oder höher zu erreichen. Zudem wurde Grupo Bimbo von ATNI als eines der vier weltweit bestbewerteten Lebensmittelunternehmen für sein Engagement in der Ernährungsqualität anerkannt. Bis 2030 plant das Unternehmen, alle Backwaren und Snacks auf einfache, natürliche Rezepte umzustellen.
- 99% of daily consumption products already free from artificial flavors and colorants
- Recognition as one of four highest-ranked food companies globally by ATNI
- Strong market presence with core categories representing 50% of global net sales
- Clear commitment to health and wellness with specific timeline targets
- Implementation timeline extends to end of 2026, potentially lagging behind consumer demands
- Transition to natural ingredients may impact production costs and pricing
MEXICO CITY, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Grupo Bimbo” or the “Company”) (BMV: BIMBO) is proud to announce its firm commitment to eliminate all artificial colorants from its entire product portfolio by the end of 2026. This marks a significant step forward in the Company’s journey toward offering simpler and natural recipes across its global portfolio.
As of today,
Additionally, the ATNI¹, has recognized Grupo Bimbo as one of the four highest-ranked food companies globally, for its commitment to enhance the nutritional quality of its products, promote responsible marketing practices, and broadening access to its product portfolio.
“We continue making solid progress toward our health and wellness targets,” said Rafael Pamias, CEO of Grupo Bimbo. “By year-end, we expect
This commitment reinforces Grupo Bimbo’s leadership in health and wellness and its ongoing Purpose to Nourish a better world.
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¹ Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) is global foundation that actively challenges the food industry, investors, and policymakers to shape healthier food systems.
² The Health Star Rating (HSR) is an international standard created in Australia and New Zealand. Its methodology evaluates the nutritional profile of packaged foods and beverages, assigning them a rating from 0.5 to 5 stars.
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