2017-05-30 21:00

Nestle‘s Maggi Cuts Salt to Curry Favor With Health-Conscious

REUTERS / Denis Balibouse
REUTERS / Denis Balibouse
Nestle SA is cutting the salt content of one of its zestiest brands -- Maggi noodles, soups and seasonings -- as the world‘s largest food company responds to consumer and government demands for healthier products.

The Swiss company plans a 10 percent average salt reduction across Maggi‘s range by 2020, while adding more vegetables and other nutrient-rich ingredients. The changes, announced Tuesday, are part of a company-wide initiative to reduce sodium, saturated fat and sugar.

„Maggi will push the envelope to certainly be ahead of our commitments,“ Wayne England, the head of Nestle‘s food business, said in a phone interview, adding that he expected the brand‘s sales to increase as a result.

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