Dunkin’ Donuts to remove artificial colors by end of 2018

NEW YORK — The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins said it will remove artificial colors from its products in the U.S. by the end of 2018. Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. says the exception will be on brand-name ingredients it sources to use as toppings, ice cream mixes and decorations for its sweets. It also noted that Baskin-Robbins will take longer to find replacements for ice cream cake decorations. Other chains including Subway, Panera and Taco Bell have said [&h