PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio
November 26, 2023

PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio

PepsiCo, Inc. unveiled new nutrition goals under its strategic transformation, PepsiCo Positive (pep+). The objectives focus on reducing sodium and enhancing nutritional value in consumer-preferred foods.
MicroSalt to Distribute SaltMe! at Kroger
March 15, 2022

Reduced sodium potato chips SaltMe! by Microsalt now available at Kroger

MicroSalt Inc. announced that it's SaltMe! potato chips will be distributed to more than 1,400 Kroger grocery stores beginning mid-March. This milestone is a major move for MicroSalt on its mission to provide healthier, full-flavor potato chips
Wearable sensor to measure sodium consumption under development
May 11, 2018

Wearable oral sensor to measure sodium consumption in real-time under development

To help monitor salt intake, researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.
heart shaped potato (Courtesy: APRE)
April 30, 2015

Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.
Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies
August 25, 2014

Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies

“Research released on sodium and cardiovascular disease in today’s [August 14] New England Journal of Medicine adds to the national discussion of sodium's role in the American diet,” says Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO Tom Dempsey.
Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt
July 03, 2014

Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt

Saratoga Chip switches to Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt, a mineral and energy-rich iron alternative to traditional salt for all six Saratoga Chip flavors
November 03, 2013

Study finds restaurant industry takes one step forward, one step back in menu nutrition

Although a number of chain restaurants have announced healthy menu changes over the years, the overall calorie and sodium levels in main entrees offered by top U.S. chain restaurants assessed from 2010 to 2011 have remained the same, shows a study.
 Salt
May 21, 2013

Snack Food Association responds to (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence

The Snack Food Association (SFA) and the American Bakers Association (ABA) believe the findings from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence add a vital new perspective to the national discussion o...
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 28, 2012

Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants

In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.
April 13, 2012

US watchdog group pushes to get Big Macs and fries out of hospitals

A US watchdog group is demanding that the nation’s hospitals kick McDonald’s restaurants off their campuses to “to help curb the epidemic of diet-related disease and to stop fostering a food environment that promotes harm, not health.”
 Top 10 sources of sodium in the US diet
February 19, 2012

Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day

Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
 Saltworks new building
January 22, 2012

SaltWorks Inc unveils new state-of-the-art Gourmet Salt Facility

SaltWorks, Inc. (http://www.seasalt.com) doesn't do anything halfway, and it has a brand new, 100,000 sq. ft, state-of-the-art gourmet salt factory to prove it. With more than $3 million in upgrades, the new SaltWorks headquarters coincides with the co...
 Phil Lempert Supermarketguru
March 21, 2011

Supermarketguru: Salty Snacks Satisfy in Many Ways

Salty snack eaters craving change have much innovation to celebrate in the salty snack aisle.
 Salt
February 02, 2011

Salty foods may restrict blood vessels from widening

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that consuming salty foods may impair the ability of blood vessels to widen.
 Salt
October 11, 2010

CDC awards grants for sodium reduction initiatives to NYC, Los Angeles

New York City and Los Angeles County are among five jurisdictions that have won a $1.9 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for sodium-reduction initiatives involving restaurants and schools.
 Saltshaker
August 27, 2010

Desalting the Food grid

Product developers are responding to public health concerns about the sodium content of processed foods. What sodium-reduction tactics are they using?The methods food companies use to reduce sodium vary. Some plan simply to reduce the amount of salt in...
June 28, 2010

Frito-Lay introduces lower sodium Ruffles and Fritos

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America business unit announced the introduction of two new Lightly Salted varieties of chips. Fritos Lightly Salted corn chips and Ruffles Lightly Salted potato chips join Lay’s Lightly Salted potato chips, which were launche...
 Kettle Brand potato chips sea salt
April 29, 2010

Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted now called Sea Salt

The classic Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted flavor is now Sea Salt. The subtle shift in name reflects the all natural ingredients always used in every recipe and captures the brand’s reputation for delivering delicious flavor in every crunch...

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences