Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever said Tuesday it would cut the salt in almost all its 22,000 products, claiming it was the first to set comprehensive salt reduction goals to boost public health.
Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever said Tuesday it would cut the salt in almost all its 22,000 products, claiming it was the first to set comprehensive salt reduction goals to boost public health.
"Unilever's aim is to reduce the salt content of its products by the end of 2010 to help people reach the daily recommended dietary intake of six grams (of) salt per person," the company statement said.
"Unilever is the first food company that sets worldwide goals for salt reduction across its entire product range," the company claimed.
Marketing vice-president Gaby Vreeken described the plan as "ambitious", but said it could and should be done to prevent cardiovascular disease and deaths attributed to high salt intake.
German Bakers Reassured By EU Over Salt Level Rules
The European Commission on Tuesday sought to reassure anxious German bakers that their favourite salt-rich bread was not under threat, while insisting that consumers need new nutrition information.
The European Commission on Tuesday sought to reassure anxious German bakers that their favourite salt-rich bread was not under threat, while insisting that consumers need new nutrition information.
About 75 percent of total salt intake comes from processed foods like bread, cheese, meat, sauces and soups.
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Salt Consumption Has Come Down: FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that a campaign to reduce salt consumption in Britain is starting to bear fruit.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that a campaign to reduce salt consumption in Britain is starting to bear fruit.
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Britons' Love for Fast-food Make McDonald's 'Fatty'
US fast-food giant McDonald's is selling more burgers in Britain than at any time in the 34 years since it opened its first outlet here, The Times said Monday, quoting company figures.
US fast-food giant McDonald's is selling more burgers in Britain than at any time in the 34 years since it opened its first outlet here, The Times said Monday, quoting company figures.
