Maker of Gushers, Lucky Charms and other brightly colored foods will remove artificial dyes

General Mills announced Tuesday it’s taking artificial colors out of its products, its second attempt to ditch the dyes. The Golden Valley-based food company first tried with just some cereals in 2015 but eventually brought the original Trix ingredients back by popular demand two years later. This time, amid the broader “better-for-you” trend dominating the industry and government pressure, the change seems to be sweeping and for good. The maker of Lucky Charms and Gushers will remove synthetic food dye from cereals and food sold in schools by next summer....