**Summary**
MicroSalt Plc (AIMSALT), a leading manufacturer of low-sodium, full-flavor natural salt, has signed a **Joint Development Agreement (JDA)** with one of the world’s largest food, soft drink, and snack manufacturers (referred to as "Customer 3"). This four-year collaboration aims to jointly develop new food solutions that reduce sodium content by approximately 50% while maintaining taste, addressing a critical health challenge linked to cardiovascular disease. The agreement builds on a non-binding term sheet announced in November 2025 and strengthens MicroSalt’s position as a strategic partner in the global food industry.
Key highlights
**Focus** Joint development of sodium-reduced food products with full flavor.
**Terms** No compensation exchange
each party bears its own costs.
**Impact** Reinforces MicroSalt’s leadership in scalable sodium-reduction solutions and aligns with global health initiatives, such as the WHO’s sodium reduction targets.
**CEO Comment** Rick Guiney emphasized the agreement as validation of MicroSalt’s technology and its potential to deliver healthier products globally.
**Market Position** MicroSalt’s patented micron-sized salt technology has contributed to over 634 million healthier servings in 2025, with a growing IP portfolio and a £10+ billion global market opportunity.
The JDA marks a significant milestone for MicroSalt, enhancing its visibility and strategic partnerships in the food manufacturing sector.