Content about Sodium

February 6, 2013
WHO updates consumption guidelines for salt, potassium

Adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium, or 5 grams of salt, and at least 3,510 mg of potassium per day, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization.

April 13, 2012
Mintel: Salt intake on minds of dieting U.S. adults

While more than half of U.S. adults currently are "watching" their diet, a fraction of them are doing so because they are concerned about their "salt intake," according to Mintel research.

November 4, 2011
South of France Natural Body Care launches social media campaign, gains shelf space at mass

South of France Natural Body Care is launching a social media campaign anchored by its new blog, TheSoapDishMagazine.com, which went live Friday.

January 5, 2011
Consumers snack on low sodium

DALLAS — Reducing sodium is at the top of consumer request lists when it comes to what they want in snacks, according to Frito-Lay. SymphonyIRI data showed that 52% of consumers in 2009 identified low sodium as an important snack attribute — up from 43% in 2007.


Manufacturers are giving consumers what they want. Frito-Lay, for example, continues to expand its lightly salted chip varieties, which offer 50% less sodium per ounce per serving.

September 20, 2010
StarKist introduces low-sodium tuna pouches

StarKist is answering tuna lovers' prayers with new low-sodium tuna offerings in convenient Flavor Fresh...

August 26, 2010
Campbell rolls out latest low-sodium V8 juice

The Campbell Soup Co. has introduced its latest low-sodium version of its V8 juice, the...

June 24, 2010
CDC finds 9-out-of-10 U.S. adults consume too much sodium

Americans' sodium intake is at a record high, with less than 10% of adults making...

January 28, 2010
Campbell reduces sodium in V8 products

Campbell's is making consuming vegetables healthier by reducing the sodium content in its V8 vegetable...

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