The changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins commended the International Dairy Foods Association on its voluntary commitment to remove artificial dyes from its milk, yogurt, and cheese products for K-12 school lunch programs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Secretary Rollins stated, “America’s dairy farmers and milk processors have always led the way in providing our families and schoolchildren with healthy, nutritious, and delicious milk products. While I look forward to getting whole milk back into our schools, today’s announcement shows how the dairy industry is voluntarily driving change and giving consumers what they want, without government mandates.”
She added, “I thank IDFA and the dairy industry for leading the way and look forward to other industries thinking about how together, we can Make America Healthy Again.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- With gratitude to the Lord for a government and industry focus on healthier food options for children.
- For discernment for Secretary Rollins as she manages the USDA and oversees all its agencies.
Sources: Department of Agriculture
