Australia Embarks on Salt-Reduction Plans

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and food producers are working with the Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health on salt reduction plans across specific product ranges.

As part of the world salt awareness week, the food and beverage industry will gather information on the amount of salt in processed foods, AFGC said.

Food producers are also considering salt reduction targets and the introduction of daily intake guide labelling across product categories.

Kraft Foods’ vegemite has 13% less salt than the original recipe while Smith’s classic crinkle cut original potato chips contain 17% less salt than in 2006, the council said.

Unilever has also removed more than 250t of salt from their spreads and Kellogg’s has reduced a similar amount from their breakfast cereals since 1997.