Avoid Wordy Prepositional Phrases (LO6.1)

Revise each of the following items to eliminate wordy prepositional phrases.

A. In view of the recent rankings about nutritional values for cereals, I think we should focus for the next product development cycle on a reduction in sugar content and an increase in fiber content.

B. For companies in the food industry, a heavy proportion of sales to Walmart provides advantages in terms of higher revenues and a boost in name recognition but disadvantages in terms of lower margins on sales and reduction in customer perceptions of quality.
C. In light of the product recalls in recent times, Kellogg Company is in no position to tout a reputation for food safety.