Archives for July 6, 2010

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EC funds project to examine personalised nutrition

By Lorraine Heller

A group of international researchers is embarking on a project on personalised nutrition, with the goal of identifying the opportunities and limitations that this would present to different businesses.

Unilever: Slim.Fast brand name is not a health claim

By Shane Starling

Dutch-British food company Unilever says Slim.Fast, the brand name for its highly popular weight management product, is not under threat of being construed as an unauthorised health claim in the European Union.

Vitamin Angels confirms first UK partner

A US-based vitamin charity has secured its first donor from the UK nutritional industry, just one week after the organisation launched in the country.

Antioxidants demonstrate brain health benefits

By Shane Starling

Dr David Vauzour, a post-doctorate fellow at the University of Reading, is leading research into how antioxidants may improve brain function - with animal studies throwing up interesting results.