Continuous Improvement: What Manufacturers are Doing to Reduce Sodium in Food Products

It is well known that most of the dietary sodium comes from processed, packaged, and prepared foods. To improve public health, the food industry has worked for years to voluntarily reduce the sodium in packaged foods. Attendees will learn about the approaches companies take to sodium reduction and reformulation and how they are measuring progress towards their goals. Nutrition and Food Scientists from The Kraft Heinz Company will discuss their public commitments to sodium reduction, provide examples of successes and challenges and an update on progress. We will also hear from General Mills and their company’s commitment to sodium reduction in key US retail food categories. General Mills will also share information about their participation in the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) and the member companies Global Sodium Reduction Commitment: 2025 & 2030.