Pepsi Unveils Sodium Reduction Plan

PepsiCo said it will reduce sodium levels in its major food brands in key markets by nearly 25% by 2015.

The company will also reduce the average saturated fat level by 15% by 2020 and cut the average added sugar in key global beverage brands by 25% by 2020.

In its product portfolio, PepsiCo will increase whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and low-fat dairy.

Recently, US food companies such as ConAgra Foods, Kraft Foods and Campbell Soup also announced their sodium reduction plans.

Last week, the company said it would stop sales of full-sugar soft drinks to primary and secondary schools on a global scale by 2012.