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Wednesday 22 April 2026

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Perspectives: Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it 16th February 2026 /

Perspectives: Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it

Given its design and governance flaws, mandating the current health star rating system would be a mistake, two Australian public health professors argue.


Health star rating adoption deadline passes 17th November 2025 /

Health star rating adoption deadline passes

Monitoring of Health Star Rating adoption levels among manufacturers is set to get underway, following the passing of the final deadline for mandatory uptake.


Food firms under fire in Consumer NZ’s ‘ultra-processed’ products comparison 14th March 2023 /

Food firms under fire in Consumer NZ’s ‘ultra-processed’ products comparison

“It is time for us to question whether the food industry is willing and able to meet voluntary targets,” says Stroke NZ and Consumer NZ.