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learning from current salt reduction strategies may help to produce a better framework for developing future initiatives, according to a global review of current methods. the new review, published in the journal of hypertension , identifies key characteristics from a number of salt reduction initiatives, including the need for industry involvement and central organisation. the authors, led by jacqui webster from the george institute for global health, at the university of sydney, australia, said that the findings of the review will help to establish “a framework for guiding the future development of programmes.” “both mandatory and voluntary programmes appear to have potential provided that there are clear mechanisms for monitoring and penalties for noncompliance,” wrote webster and her team. they noted that that the uk “provides a good example of how voluntary programmes can function,” whilst claiming that good examples of ‘effective legislation’ are those for bread in portugal, “and the requirement for high salt warnings on salty foods in finland.” salt reduction excessive intake of dietary sodium is strongly linked to hypertension, a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and stroke. whilst there is also evidence suggesting that high sodium intake is linked to gastric cancer, decreased bone density, and higher rates of obesity. in recent years, these health concerns have led to a industry investing heavily in salt reduction strategies. “it is now widely accepted that reducing salt consumption will lead to lower blood pressure levels resulting in significant health benefits, and centrally implemented national salt reduction strategies are projected to be highly cost-effective in the prevention of non-communicable diseases,” said webster and her colleagues. they said that as evidence of the impact and cost-effectiveness of salt reduction schemes grows, “it is increasingly important that policy makers have guidance about optimal programme design.” the new research provides an overview of salt reduction initiatives from around the world, describing the core characteristics of each strategy to develop a framework for future initiatives. global overview the authors identified 32 salt reduction initiatives globally, 19 in europe, six in the americas and seven in the western pacific region. there were no salt reduction strategies identified in africa. webster and co-workers noted that most strategies “are led by government organizations, involve industry-led food reformulation of food, have clear daily intake targets, and have strong communication strategies designed to change consumer behaviour.” they added that advocacy organizations have also played a key role in some reduction initiatives, most notably in the uk ( cash ) and australia (awash). many initiatives have industry reformulation of processed and catered foods at the core of their salt reduction efforts, said webster and colleagues. the reviewers noted that of the 32 schemes identified, 28 involved working with the food industry to reduce salt in foods, whilst 10 had front-of-pack labelling schemes. webster and co-workers said that with processed and catered foods contributing to between 75 and 80 per cent of salt in the diet in developed countries, targets to reduce sodium levels in these foods represents a key component of any reduction strategy. however, the authors said that providing low salt alternates, without category-wide reductions in salt content “ is not acceptable since such products are typically very different in taste, will not be purchased by consumers and will be rapidly discontinued by manufacturers and retailers.”
Source :foodqualitynews.com
Date :
18
May
2011
Category :
Codiments,Desserts,food additi
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russia grabbed the political (wikileaks), sports (world cup) and business headlines all in the space of 24 hours on thursday this week. the business headline involved pepsico\'s move to buy wimm-bill-dann, russia\'s largest dairy processor, in the us giant\'s quest to expand in the dairy sector. the deal capped a fresh round of m&a news this week while, elsewhere, the uk government outlined plans to tackle obesity, there was talk from the eu that states would agree on origin labels and carrefour\'s woes in brazil deepened.
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the world health organisation, the body that recently tasted the wrath of the us sugar industry when it published a report into diet and health that set a ceiling of 10 per cent for sugar consumption in an overall diet, welcomed the food industry with open arms at a high-level round table meeting hosted by who director-general dr gro harlem brundtland last week. describing the meeting as "a positive beginning", dr brundtland said it formally launched what the who hoped would be an ongoing and constructive high-level dialogue with private sector companies.
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meeting five-a-day fruit and veg targets and slashing salt and saturated fat intakes would save around 33,000 lives in the uk a year, says a new study that revises downwards previous estimates. the uk department of health’s food matter document, published in 2008, estimated that around 70,000 premature deaths from cardiovascular disease and cancer could be avoided by people sticking to dietary advice.
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in spite of the global downturn, 2009 turned out to be an eventful year for the food industry. economic recovery, albeit a slow and slightly faltering one, should bring equally if not more interesting times. ben cooper looks at what is likely to be dominating the headlines in the coming year. as 2009 closes and the food industry prepares for a well-earned break - and a chance to consume far too much of its own product - attention inevitably turns to what might be dominating the headlines over the next 12 months.
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a food industry initiative launched this year is promoting one standard, easily recognisable symbol to aid identification of healthy foods across the world and encourage manufacturers to reformulate products along healthier lines. the choices international foundation was formally founded this july year by campina, freisland foods and unilever. its choices programme is a front-of-pack symbol for healthy food products.
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ethnic flavours are expected to expand this year, together with an increased consumer demand for bigger, bolder tastes, according to a new flavours and ingredients report. published by packaged facts, the report also stresses a continued focus on health and wellness, convenience and natural/organic, as well as a move towards comfort and classic foods. "today's american eater is better educated about food and wants sophisticated products and flavours that satisfy their palates as well as their need for health, convenience and/or adventure," said tatjana meerman of packaged facts.
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