Raley's to remove certain sodas from their shelves

Raley’s grocery stores announced today that they will eliminate certain Raley's brand sodas from their shelves in order to keep in line with their vision of health and wellness. One year ago, they stopped the sale of tobacco products for the same reason.

The move will take away all flavors containing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors, including diet soda varieties.

"This is a bold first step towards improving our private label options for our customers," said Kevin Curry, Raley's Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Supply Chain. "Where we have control over our product lines, we want to offer products that reflect our ongoing vision to infuse life with health and happiness. Essentially, we want to make it easier for our customers to make healthier choices."

A number of studies conducted over the past few decades suggest that consumption of high-fructose corn syrup is connected with health concerns, including a significant risk of weight gain and obesity, an increased risk of developing Type-2 Diabetes, hypertension and elevated “bad” cholesterol levels and liver damage. Raley’s vision is to infuse life with health and wellness. The company strives to educate customers and provide wholesome Raley’s brand options.

Raley's has discontinued production of private label soda with high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors and will phase-out remaining inventory over the next two-weeks. All Raley’s private label soda with high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors will be out of stock by August 1st.