"Member's Mark, the Sam's Club equivalent of Costco's Kirkland Signature in-store brand, announced back in 2022 that it was taking steps to eliminate over 40 ingredients that were considered "unwanted" by consumers. Changing long-running manufacturing processes and recipes takes time, and Sam's Club periodically released updates on its progress. Now the chain has announced that it has fully removed 100% of its targeted ingredients from its Member's Mark products."
"Dubbed the "Made Without" list, the ingredients removed include synthetic dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial flavors, among others, which Sam's Club says were determined through member feedback. By starting in 2022, Sam's Club has actually led the way for Walmart stores in removing artificial ingredients, as Walmart itself only announced a similar plan last year. Removing all these ingredients was actually a major undertaking, as Sam's Club said it was committed to reformulating recipes so there was virtually no change in taste or appearance for its customers."
Sam's Club completed a multi-year effort to remove over 40 targeted ingredients from its Member's Mark private-label products, eliminating 100% of the items on its targeted list. The initiative, launched in 2022, produced a "Made Without" list that removed synthetic dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and other additives chosen based on member feedback. The company prioritized reformulating recipes to keep taste and appearance consistent, and it removed products that could not be reformulated without changing core attributes. The full list of removed ingredients is available on the company website, including many chemically named additives and better-known ingredients.
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