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wal-mart unveils major health initiative
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wal-mart stores has announced plans to reformulate thousands of its packaged food products including slashing sodium by 25% and cutting sugars by 10% by 2015. the world’s largest retailer unveiled the plans at an event in washington yesterday (20 january), attended by michelle obama. wal-mart said the initiative aims to build on the success of the first lady’s ‘let’s move’ campaign to “make healthy choices more convenient and affordable for families”. mrs obama launched the action plan in may last year, which called on us food manufacturers to curb the marketing of unhealthy foods to children. in today’s announcement, wal-mart said it would work with suppliers to improve the nutritional quality of national food brands and its own great value private-label brand in key product categories to complete the reformulations. “no family should have to choose between food that is healthier for them and food they can afford,” said bill simon, president and ceo of wal-mart’s us division. “with more than 140m customer visits each week, walmart is uniquely positioned to make a difference by making food healthier and more affordable to everyone. we are committed to working with suppliers, government and non-governmental organisations to provide solutions that help americans eat healthier and live a better life. the reformulation plan includes three components: reducing sodium by 25% in a broad range of grocery items, including grain products, luncheon meats, salad dressings and frozen entrees; lowering added sugars by 10% in dairy items, sauces and fruit drinks; and remove all remaining industrially-produced trans fats (partially hydrogenated fats and oils) in all packaged food products. wal-mart said it will also take a number of steps to provide customers with savings on fresh produce through a variety of “sourcing, pricing and transportation and logistics initiatives” that will drive efficiencies throughout the supply chain and reduce unnecessary costs. “if we are successful in our efforts to lower prices, we believe we can save americans who shop at walmart approximately $1 billion per year on fresh fruit and vegetables,” andrea thomas, senior vice president of sustainability at wal-mart, said. the retailer has also said it will “dramatically reduce or eliminate” the price premium on “better-for-you” options such as reduced sodium, sugar or fat on products from the same manufacturer. in addition, wal-mart is to develop a front-of-package seal to help customers identify healthier food. the seal will be added to its private-label food products that meet certain criteria later this year. last year, a number of major firms including kraft foods, heinz and unilever, were named among the signatories to the national salt reduction initiative, a programme launched to cut the level of salt in us packaged and restaurant foods by 25% over five years. just-food is the world’s leading portal for the global pre-packaged food and retail industries. its daily mix of breaking news, views, analysis and research serves over 100,000 food executives each month. http://www.just-food.com/ -->
Source :ausfoodnews.com.au
Date :
21
January
2011
Category :
food industries Economic
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tree of life dried apricots contain the allergen sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned on the product label. this makes this product a possible risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert. anyone who is sensitive to sulphites is advised not to eat this product.
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aytac foods has withdrawn packs of its dried apricots and golden jumbo raisins with a ‘best before end’ date up to and including december 2011, because the products contain sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned the product labels. this makes the products a possible health risk for anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert.
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european food manufacturers will soon have to label the complete content of all foodstuffs as the european commission's proposal for an end to the '25 per cent' rule was endorsed yesterday by the european council. the new proposal forms part of an amendment to the food labelling directive (2000/13/ec oj l 109, 6.5.200 (1)), intended to ensure that consumers are aware of all ingredients present in foodstuffs and, in particular, to enable consumers with allergies to identify any allergenic ingredients that may be present.
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maysum has withdrawn one batch of its meat samosas because they contain sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label. this makes the product a possible health risk for anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert. if you are sensitive to sulphites you are advised not to eat these products.
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the european commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the pdo-pgi scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes. the aim of the quality package , which is the result of three year stakeholder consultation effort, is to guarantee quality to consumers whilst ensuring farmers receive a fair price for produce.
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spanish food consumption increased by 1.9 per cent last year compared to 2001, according to the latest data from the country's ministry of agriculture (mapa) announced this week by agriculture minister, miguel arias cañete. the figures confirm the continuing increase in annual food consumption which began in 1997. the figures are based on food consumption and expenditure data from 6,000 households, 700 hotels and restaurants and 200 catering organisations.
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warranted or not, it comes as no surprise to learn that there is growing concern among uk consumers over food safety. according to new research from mintel, 41 per cent of adults were concerned about the safety of food in 1997, while in 2002 this figure has risen to 44 per cent of consumers. the report revealed that there is a considerable difference in attitude between men and women with over half of women (51 per cent) worried about food safety, compared to just 36 per cent of men.
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