Zurich — Nestlé is cutting the salt content of one of its zestiest brands — Maggi noodles, soups and seasonings — as the world’s largest food company responds to consumer and government demands for healthier products. The Swiss company plans a 10% average salt reduction across Maggi’s range by 2020, while adding more vegetables and other nutrient-rich ingredients. The changes, announced on Tuesday, are part of a company-wide initiative to reduce sodium, saturated fat and sugar. "Maggi will push the envelope to certainly be ahead of our commitments," Wayne England, the head of Nestlé’s food business, said in a phone interview, adding that he expected the brand’s sales to increase as a result. The move comes at a time when big food companies such as Mondelez International and Unilever try to introduce healthier products as governments implement sugar taxes and seek to cap sodium levels. The industry has struggled with slowing sales as consumers increasingly shun packaged food they per...
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