The Strange Disappearance Of Blue M&Ms

In August 2026, Mars is changing the iconic M&M’s candy colors... and two familiar colors are disappearing. The new M&M’s lineup will be made without artificial dyes and will feature just four colors: red, orange, yellow, and green. So where did blue and brown M&M’s go? In this episode of Weird History Food, we look over the strange history of the brand to determine why blue and brown will be missing from the new M&M’s and what the change reveals about America’s favorite candy. Are you a fan of M&M's? Let us know in the comments! (Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)