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19 December 2024
MicroSalt
plc
("MicroSalt" or the "Company")
MicroSalt Files
New Patent and Secures Placement with Carma
Hospitality
MicroSalt plc (AIM:
SALT), a pioneer in full-flavor,
natural salt with approximately 50% less sodium, is excited to
announce the filing of a new patent application with the United
States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent application
covers innovative methods, systems, and compositions for creating
granulated salt from powdered salt formulations. The new
development is specifically tailored for the food service industry,
with a focus on fried foods such as French fries and
fish.
The global French fry market,
currently valued at approximately US$16.6 billion, is projected to
reach $21.9 billion by 2030.[1] MicroSalt's new
formulation ensures seasoning distribution and enhanced
flowability, solving a key challenge in the effort to reduce sodium
content in this fast-growing segment of the foodservice industry.
There are 548,062 global fast food restaurants businesses as of
2024[2], with the majority offering French
fries.
Rick Guiney,
CEO of MicroSalt, commented:
"This patent
filing marks an additional major milestone in our mission to reduce
sodium consumption globally. Our dedication to research and
development has led to a breakthrough that enables us to bring the
low-sodium benefits of MicroSalt to the entire foodservice sector.
With this new formulation, we are addressing a critical need in the
French fry industry, which continues to expand
rapidly."
In addition, MicroSalt has achieved
an important endorsement from Carma Hospitality, a forward-thinking
restaurant chain based in Montreal, Canada. Carma Hospitality has
integrated MicroSalt's new formula into its operations,
highlighting its effectiveness in maintaining consistent seasoning
across various workstations and shift changes.
Mike Zaki, Co-founder of Carma Hospitality,
stated:
"This advanced formula from MicroSalt has
revolutionized our kitchen operations. It allows us to reduce
sodium while ensuring consistent seasoning throughout our entire
workflow. MicroSalt's solution has been instrumental in helping us
achieve our sodium reduction goals while maintaining the quality
our customers expect."
For
more information, please visit www.microsaltinc.com,
follow on X @MicroSaltPLC or contact:
MicroSalt plc
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Via Flagstaff PR
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Rick Guiney, CEO
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Flagstaff PR (Financial
PR)
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+44 (0)20 7129 1474
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Tim Thompson / Alison Allfrey / Anna
Probert
microsalt@flagstaffcomms.com
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About Carma Hospitality
Since 2016, Carma Hospitality has
been an extraordinary hospitality group that brings a diverse range
of culinary experiences to life in the Greater Montreal and Old
Port areas. With over 13 distinct restaurants, each boasting its
own unique ambiance and culinary expertise, Carma Hospitality
invites you on a captivating journey through Italian delicacies,
succulent seafood, vibrant Mexican flavors, sizzling steaks, and
refined Japanese omakase. Our commitment to excellence, innovation,
and unforgettable dining experiences has made us a cornerstone of
the Montreal culinary scene. https://carmahospitality.com/team/
About MicroSalt®
MicroSalt® produces a patented
full-flavour, low-sodium salt for food manufacturers and
consumers.
MicroSalt is a major potential
disruptor in the food market, thanks to its micro-sized particles
which deliver the same sense of saltiness to a wide range of foods
but with approximately 50% less sodium. Excess sodium consumption
is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease and
MicroSalt's solution meets the rising demand for healthier
alternatives to traditional salt. The WHO
has set a target for reducing global sodium intake by 30% by 2025,
which it estimates will save 7 million lives by 2030.
Each year, cardiovascular disease
costs the UK £19 billion - if the average salt intake was reduced
by one gram per day, it has been estimated that 4,147 lives and
£288 million would be saved each year in the UK. As a nation, the
UK consumes 183 million kilograms of salt each year, and 70 per
cent. of the typical person's sodium intake is hidden in processed
foods.
MicroSalt uses its patented
technology to help create a high barrier to entry within the
reduced-sodium salt market. The group has multiple US patents and
applications on its core products, plus issued patents in China,
Mexico, and Australia along with multiple patent applications
pending in other jurisdictions globally.
The Directors believe that MicroSalt
is well positioned to capture growth in the low sodium market,
which is expected to grow exponentially, and that there is also
scope to enter the larger salt market.
MicroSalt has a three-pronged
marketing strategy, targeting large B2B food manufacturers, the B2C
market and e-commerce customers. MicroSalt's all natural,
low-sodium solution is well positioned to take advantage of the
fast-growing market for a healthier alternative to traditional
salt.
ENDS