Ferrero to Buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 Billion Candy-Meets-Cereal Deal

The $3.1 billion acquisition would combine Ferrero, which makes Tic Tacs and Nutella, with the producer of Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops.

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RFK Jr.’s Battle Against Food Dyes Hits a Roadblock: M&M’s

The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, arguing American consumers like bright sweets.

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10 Nutrition Lessons From 2025, So Far

How much protein do you need? Is there a “least bad” alcohol? We tackled these questions and more.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Fiber?

Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds

They contain increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.

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RFK Jr. Wants to Ban Chemical Dyes. Food Makers Are in No Hurry.

Companies make packaged food without synthetic dyes in other countries. But despite pressure from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the change isn’t likely to happen quickly in the United States.

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How Can I Find a Healthy Breakfast Cereal?

Yes, experts say. But you have to know where to look.

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