WK Kellogg Company, the maker of Fruit Loops and Rice Krispies, has agreed to remove some artificial food dyes from its cereals over the next couple of years.

The announcement was made Tuesday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said the Battle Creek-based company has signed an agreement to “permanently remove toxic dyes” from its cereals by the end of 2027.

It’s good news to state Representative Brad Paquette of Niles, who took part in a protest outside the Kellogg headquarters last year to pressure the company to drop the fake dyes. Last month, the Michigan House approved legislation from Paquette that would prohibit schools in the state from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients. Speaking on the floor, he said synthetic ingredients in foods that kids eat are contributing to problems in the classroom.

“A profound yet simple saying I once heard and has stuck with me is that it is the root that produces the fruit,” Paquette said back in July. “It is the root that produces the fruit. Now we are somewhat unique here in Michigan where we say that it is petroleum based synthetic dye that is used to produce the fruit…loop.”

Paquette’s bill would ban Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Yellow 6 from school lunches. The bill is still waiting for a vote in the Michigan Senate.