(BUSINESS WIRE)—The American Society for Nutrition is hosting a National Dialogue on Sodium with a diverse panel of health professionals, public health officials, nutritionists and food industry leader, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB). The panel will offer an opportunity to discuss different perspectives on how to best address public health concerns about sodium, what it will take to reduce sodium intake among Americans over the next five to ten years and the challenges facing the food industry in making great-tasting, lower sodium products.
Campbell Soup Company, a recognized leader in sodium reduction, was asked to participate in the panel to share its insights from decades of sodium reduction research and efforts. For more than 40 years, sodium reduction has been a priority for Campbell. The company has made significant breakthroughs in its longstanding effort and now offers more than 185 great-tasting, reduced sodium products across its portfolio of soups, sauces, beverages, breads and pastas. This is more than seven times the number offered just five years ago. Campbell plans to introduce new reduced sodium products this summer.
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Chor-San Khoo, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Campbell Scientific Affairs, will join a seven-person panel to share insights based on her work at Campbell for more than 25 years. Campbell is the only food industry representative on the panel. She joins esteemed representatives from the Institute of Medicine, New York City Department of Health, John Hopkins University, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and others. |
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National Dialogue on Sodium Panel Discussion, Q&A, Interviews |
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National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
8:45 am-11:00am (including a one hour Q&A session to conclude
the panel)
One-on-one interviews can be arranged before the event or at the conclusion of the panel
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About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including " Campbell's," "Pepperidge Farm," "Arnott's," and "V8." For more information on the company, visit Campbell's website at www.campbellsoup.com.
Media Contact:
- SOURCE: Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company
Juli Mandel Sloves
856-342-3717
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Weber Shandwick
Patricia Vicenzi
312-988-2019
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