Industry News
Organic Claims Less Popular than Reduced Sodium: B&G Foods
Products with organic claims do not resonate with consumers as much as the company’s reduced sodium products have, said David Wenner, chief executive officer of B&G Foods, which manufactures a range of food products including the Ortega brand. “We are doing things like lowering sodium in a broad array of our products,” he noted. Following the success of an Ortega taco seasoning with 40% less sodium than the regular product, the company has launched a Mrs. Dash no-sodium taco seasoning that Wenner said is “doing pretty well.” – FoodBusinessNews
Salt of the Earth: Sea Salt Blend Can Reduce Sodium by 66%
Israel-based ingredients firm Salt of the Earth claims the sodium content in baked goods and cereals can be reduced by as much as 66% using its sea salt blend. The product, recently launched globally and yet to be given a brand name, can be used to reduce sodium levels in bakery items, breakfast cereals, and snacks. The product offers taste and health advantages compared to other salt replacers, including a diminished aftertaste, the company claims. – Bakeryandsnacks.com
International News
Sodium Intake Double in Bangladesh
People in urban Bangladesh consume an average of about 4,000 milligrams of sodium per day, and as many as 12 million people in the country suffer from high blood pressure, according to a survey conducted by National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute. In Bangladesh, the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is on the rise; heart attacks and strokes are the most common NCDs. – Dhaka Tribune