Archives for October 30, 2008

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CASH turns spotlight on salty breakfasts

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

New research has shown that many commonly consumed breakfast items contain ‘surprising’ levels of salt – but food manufacturers point to the progress they have already made in reformulating products.

Obesity blame game offers market opportunities

By Sarah Hills

Consumers are shifting blame for obesity problems in the US on to food manufacturers, saying they should provide healthier products and holding them more responsible than fast-food firms, according to analysts.