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Heinz reduce salt in ketchup by 15 per cent

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US food manufacturer Heinz last week announced a reduction of sodium by 15 per cent in its core line of ketchup beginning mid year. “As the largest producer of ketchup in the U.S., Heinz is dedicated...

Food reformulation ensures 5.3% reduction in salt levels within two years

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The salt content of food bought in UK supermarkets has reduced by the equivalent of nearly 8,000 tonnes in the past two years, according to new research. The research, conducted by Kantar Worldpanel on...

Food industry making strides on reformulation: AFGC

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The Australian food and beverage industry is taking practical steps to help Australians reduce their salt intake, the country’s leading representative of food and beverage manufacturers has promised...

Sodium levels in Australia’s processed foods suggest reformulation “highly feasible”

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New research has discovered that there remains significant potential for sodium reduction in Australian processed food products, as food manufacturers report progress in their attempts to reduce salt content. A...

America looks at salt reduction targets

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A New York City-led partnership of cities, states and national health organizations in America has unveiled its proposed targets to guide a voluntary reduction of salt levels in packaged and restaurant...

Sara Lee commits to 20 per cent salt reduction

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The list of food manufacturers making sweeping commitments to reduce salt in their range of food products continues to grow, with Sara Lee this week announcing plans to reduce salt by an average of 20...

US: Campbell cuts salt in Spaghetti

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Campbell Soup Co. announced yesterday (14 December) that it will cut the sodium content of its SpaghettiOs canned pastas by up to 35%. It is the second time that the US food group has cut sodium in SpaghettiOs...

UK regulator looking to food industry to cut salt, portion sizes

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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has created a list of recommendations to the food industry designed to reduce saturated fat and to increase the availability of healthier options and smaller portion...

Food standards body steps up salt campaign

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Over three quarters of people (77%) are not aware that bread and breakfast cereals are among leading salt-contributing foods in our diet, according to a new UK Food Standards Agency survey.Foods that contribute...

Japan finds a way to keep flavour in reduced salt products

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Flavour is supreme and some health conscious consumers that turn to lower sodium foods may have difficulty enjoying the healthier versions of their favorite foods. However, Japanese researchers suggest...