Archives for October 18, 2009

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Branded Corn Flakes are great for branding

By Guy Montague-Jones

Will we all be waking up bleary-eyed to bowls of tattooed Corn Flakes any time soon? Probably not, but by suggesting that we could, Kellogg’s has hit on a winning marketing ploy.

Heart health claims grow in uncertain times

By Guy Montague-Jones

Heart health claims are becoming an increasingly common sight in food stores but Leatherhead Food Research says future success is not guaranteed.

Chitosan marine compound claimed to remedy obesity

By Mike Stones

A compound derived from the shells of crabs, shrimps and other sea crustaceans could tackle obesity, according to recent research results presented by the Irish government-funded Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative or NutraMara project in Dublin.

Health claim rules gag freedom of speech, says EU lobby group

By Shane Starling

Pan-European better nutrition advocate, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), says the European Union health claims system is going way beyond its remit to protect consumer interests and curtailing freedom of speech.