NYCNEW YORK A&Ps store-brand items will be among the packaged foods and restaurant fare reformulated as part of the New York City Health Departments National Salt Reduction Initiative, according to a New York Times report.
The voluntary program aims to reduce salt in processed and restaurant foods by 25%and sodium intake by 20%over the next five years. More than 40 cities, states and health organizations have committed to work toward the goal.
Though Campbells supports the intent of the initiative, it plans to stick with its own salt reduction plans since it allows for adequate time to collect consumer feedback about taste. Campbells has reduced the sodium in more than 90 soups.
The targets proposed are quite aggressive and difficult to achieve, particularly in the recommended timeframes, said Chor-San Khoo, vice president of Campbells global nutrition and health, in a statement.
ConAgra will likewise stick to its own pledge, set forth last October. We plan to follow through on our own plans to reduce sodium by 20% by 2015, spokeswoman Stephanie Childs told SN.
ConAgra has removed more than 2 million pounds of salt from its products since 2006. The NYC Health Department is seeking food industry comments about proposed targets for 61 packaged foods categories through Feb. 1. The initiative will adopt final targets and seek food company commitments this spring.
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Seriously NYC , putting pressure on people to stop eating too much salt, this after trans-fats and a smoking ban......
ReplyDeletere: salt - did you see the NYT article today, NYC thinking about cracking down on salt in restaurants? fni
ReplyDeleteNYC is thinking about salt limits for restaurants, so PDX better not get any crazy ideas.... How else do you bring out the flavor of foods?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a voluntary thing? Thumbs up regardless. MermaidInnNYC What do you guys think about NYC's salt restriction plan?
ReplyDeleteGood news NYC! The city is going to regulate your salt intake, but at least you'll know how to properly shoot heroine!
ReplyDelete~ think that's bad? Check out today's news in NYC ~ as you can see, smack is ok when done right ~ but salt will kill you ;)
ReplyDeleteSalt for flavor is one thing but salt as a preservative is a-no-good. Bloomberg/Guiliani City is better than the old NYC.
ReplyDeleteJust left news conf where Mayor compared salt to asbestos. (NYC anti-salt initiative)
ReplyDeleteNYC Nanny mayor Bloomberg is forcing restaurants & food mfg to cut salt, & is also passing out "safe heroin use" pamphlets. wow. (from Rush)
ReplyDeleteNYC now its "SALT" will be banned I came from NYC food used to be wonderful NYC was to find yourself now its a prison u voted him in again
ReplyDeleteDid you hear NYC Mayor Bloomberg is seeking legislation to control how much salt restaurants use in their food.
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