To assess the nutritional quality of plant-based meat analogues in Australia, compared to equivalent products, and levels micronutrient fortification analogues.This cross-sectional study used nutrition composition data for products collected 2021 from major supermarkets Australia. Nutritional was assessed using Health Star Rating, energy (kJ), protein (g), saturated fat sodium (mg), total sugars fibre content (g) per 100 g, level food processing NOVA classification. Proportion fortified with...

In June 2014, Australia and New Zealand adopted a voluntary front-of-pack nutrition label, the Health Star Rating (HSR) system. Our aim was to assess its uptake in five years following adoption examine feasibility of proposed targets for future uptake. Numbers proportions products eligible carry HSR were recorded each year between 2014 2019 as part an annual survey four large Australian retail outlets. Uptake projected 2024. Mean values determined that were, not labelled with logo, summary...

Abstract Background Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased risk obesity and non-communicable diseases. Little known about current patterns intake in Australia. The aim this study was to examine the amount type purchased by Australian households 2019 determine whether purchases differed socio-economic status (SES). We also assessed changed between 2015 2019. Methods used grocery purchase data from a nationally representative consumer panel Australia assess packaged...

In June 2014, Australia and New Zealand adopted a voluntary front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme in the form of Health Star Rating (HSR) system. Our aim was to assess its uptake while formal five-year review system is underway. Numbers proportions products eligible carry HSR were recorded each year between 2014 2017 as part an annual survey four large Australian retail outlets. Mean values determined for that not labelled with logo, summary data presented overall, by score, major food...

In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) set sodium benchmarks for packaged foods to guide countries in setting feasible and effective reformulation programs. We modeled dietary health impact of full compliance with WHO's Australia compared it potential Australia's 2020 targets.We used nationally representative data on food intake, levels foods, sales volume estimate intake pre- post-implementation WHO 24 age-sex groups. Using comparative risk assessment models, we then estimated deaths,...

Abstract Background Processed packaged foods are readily available in Fiji; however, the extent to which ultra-processed (UPFs) currently contribute energy and nutrient intake is unknown. This study aimed assess contribution of UPFs total nutrients concern (sodium, sugar, fat) a representative sample adults central division Fiji, identify main food category sources variation by sociodemographic characteristics. Methods A random 700 was selected from two statistical enumeration areas (one...

Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) data are predominantly available for agricultural commodities and broad dietary patterns. However, on commonly consumed, multi-ingredient food products as sold in supermarkets retail outlets mostly absent. We developed a novel approach to estimate product-specific GHGe individual packaged foods beverages marketed Australia 2019. Ingredient lists 23,550 were systematically disaggregated linear program was used ingredient proportions each product....

Abstract Switching between similar food and beverage products may reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe). Here, using consumer data linked to 23,550 product-specific GHGe values, we estimated annual attributable product purchases consumed at home in Australia calculated reductions from specific switches. Potential changes mean Health Star Rating, energy density the proportion of ultraprocessed foods purchased were assessed. Approximately 31 million tonnes 2019, three highest contributors...

On average, Australian adults consume 3500 mg sodium per day, almost twice the recommended maximum level of intake. The government through Healthy Food Partnership initiative has developed a voluntary reformulation programme with targets for 27 food categories. We estimated potential impact this on household purchases (mg/day capita) and examined differences by income level. also modelled compared effects applying existing UK in Australia.

The Health Star Rating (HSR) is the government-endorsed front-of-pack labeling system in Australia and New Zealand. We aimed to examine prospective associations of a dietary index (DI) based on HSR, as an indicator overall diet quality, with all-cause cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. utilized data from national population-based Australian Diabetes, Obesity Lifestyle Study. HSR-DI at baseline (1999–2000) was constructed by 1) calculation HSR points for individual foods FFQ, 2) each...

Abstract Objective: The use of food packaging as a vehicle for marketing to children is under investigated. Our objective was determine the prevalence and types child-directed promotional techniques used on in Australia. Design: Based existing literature regulations, we developed framework classify on-pack involving characters other elements that appeal children. We analysed all products eight categories available sale from supermarkets 2019 recorded promotions pack. assessed number...

Abstract Aims The Australian Dietary Guidelines are currently being revised and ultra‐processed foods have been identified as a high priority action area. To better understand how well the current align with level of processing classifications, aim this study was to assess alignment between NOVA classification system for classifying healthiness packaged foods. Methods Data were sourced from FoodSwitch dataset, which included 28 071 food beverage products available in major supermarkets 2022....

Unhealthy diets are underpinned by the over-consumption of packaged products. Data describing ingredient composition these products is limited. We sought to define ingredients used in Australian foods and beverages assess associations between number existing health indicators. Statements were disaggregated, creating separate fields for each sub-ingredient. Ingredients categorised average per product was calculated. Associations both nutrient-based Health Star Rating (HSR) NOVA...

Inflation is an economic period in which prices raised interest rate increases and affects some businesses positively negatively. This paper examines the overall Inflationary trends that have great influence on performance of large banking segment Pakistan. study directed to verify impact inflationary top rated banks Pakistan return assets (ROA), equity (ROE) net margin as key indicators sectors are selected variable. Researchers calculate figures these variables then discuss with bank...

Abstract Background The Australian federal government will soon release voluntary sodium reduction targets for 30 packaged food categories through the Healthy Food Partnership. Previous assessments of show variable industry engagement, and little is known about extent that major companies their products contribute to dietary purchases among households. Methods aim this cross-sectional study was identify relative contribution made household in 2018, examine differences by income level. We...

Abstract Objective: To estimate the proportion of products meeting Fiji government labelling regulations, assess compliance with national Na reformulation targets and examine total sugar levels in packaged foods sold selected major supermarkets. Design: We five supermarkets 2018 collected product information nutritional content from labels all sold. organised 4278 into fourteen food categories thirty-six sub-categories recorded labelled accordance regulations. looked at each category...

We investigated the extent of alignment between 'healthiness' defined by a food classification system that classifies foods and beverages primarily their nutrient composition, Health Star Rating (HSR) considers only degree processing product, NOVA system. used data for 25 486 products contained within George Institute Global Health's Australian 2022 FoodSwitch Dataset. Agreement two systems in proportion classified as 'healthier' (HSR ≥3.5 or group 1-3) 'less healthy' <3.5 4) was assessed...

Despite growing concerns over the increasing popularity and health impact of commercial foods for infants toddlers, no nutrition or promotional guidelines currently exist United States. In 2022, WHO Regional Office Europe published a nutrient promotion profile model (NPPM) to provide guidance regulation commercially produced infant toddler foods. This study assessed nutritional (6–36 months age) collected from top 10 grocery chains in 2023. Products were against NPPM requirements. The type...

Input-output tables for national economies are widely available and may provide an established mechanism estimating environmental impacts of industry sectors. We used environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) analysis to estimate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) Australian packaged foods beverages compared the findings those derived from life cycle (LCA). GHGe intensities in purchaser prices were alongside corresponding median per kilogram NielsenIQ Homescan, a nationally representative...

Abstract Background The Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership (VSRP) implemented a media advocacy strategy (intervention) to stimulate food manufacturers reduce sodium levels across targeted Australian packaged foods between 2017 and 2019. This study assessed changes in of non-targeted during the intervention (2017 2019) compared before (2014 2016) Australia. Methods Annually collected branded-food composition data from 2014 2019 were used. Interrupted time series analyses was conducted...

Abstract Objective: To assess the contribution of different food groups to total salt purchases and evaluate estimated reduction in if mandatory maximum limits South African legislation were being complied with. Design: This study conducted a cross-sectional analysis purchasing data from Discovery Vitality members. Data linked FoodSwitch database determine content each product purchased. Food category annual determined by summing (kg) per unit purchased across whole year. Reductions applying...