Out there in the snack food desolation, PepsiCo is trending towards the healthier

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PepsiCo To Cut Salt, Sugar, Fat In Products

By Emily Fredrix, AP Food Industry Writer

Manufacturing.Net - March 22, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) -- PepsiCo Inc. plans to cut the sodium found in each serving of its key brands by one-fourth in five years, the company announced Monday, as the industry deals with pressure from the government and health-conscious shoppers who want more options.

The maker of Frito-Lay chips and Pepsi drinks announced several nutrition goals Monday at the start of a two-day investor conference.

The company also set two goals for the next 10 years: to cut the average added sugar per serving by 25 percent and saturated fat per serving by 15 percent, in addition to adding more whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy into its array of products.

An array of food makers have announced similar goals recently as they come under more pressure from government and consumers. Last week Kraft Foods Inc. pledged to cut salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10 percent over the next two years. ConAgra Foods Inc. and Campbell Soup Co. have also announced sodium cuts.


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PepsiCo is the only big company promoting HFCS sodas, I had a feeling that there had to be a reason for it.