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DiGiorno, Tombstone and Hot Pockets lose artificial flavors, cut sodium

As food companies continue to adapt to consumer demands for healthier food options, Nestlé USA pledged to improve the quality of its ingredients and nutritional profiles of many of its popular frozen pizza and snack brands.

By the end of 2015, the company said it will have removed artificial flavors from all products in this category—including brands such as DiGiorno, Tombstone, California Pizza Kitchen, Jack’s, Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets—in addition to reducing sodium by 10 percent across the entire portfolio of these pizza and snack brands compared to 2013 levels.

“We know people want to feel good about the foods they eat, and they’re seeking foods made with fewer artificial ingredients and less sodium,” said John Carmichael, president of the Nestlé Pizza & Snacking Division, Nestlé USA. “As one of the nation’s largest food companies, Nestlé is listening to consumers and delivering on their desire for convenient, great-tasting foods that have an improved nutritional profile.”

The company says it will also incorporate guidance tools on packaging across the brands to educate consumers on choosing the appropriate portion sizes and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.

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Jeremy Gerrard was Food Engineering's Digital/Online Editor. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in journalism. His previous work experience includes years spent as a reporter with the Daily Local News out of Chester County, PA. In addition to writing feature articles for Food Engineering, Jeremy covered the Dry Processing, Field Reports and People and Industry news sections.