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The George Institute congratulates the Government on the launch today of the Health Star Rating website to help the food industry implement the Health Star Rating and educate Australians about how…

One of Australia’s top health apps, FoodSwitch, has just been awarded “Most Valuable HCP or Health Care Initiative Award” at a conference in Spain, because of its ability to empower shoppers to make…

Up to two-thirds of ‘hidden’ or added sugars in the Australian diet come from packaged foods, with Australians buying up to 11 teaspoons per person each day in their supermarket shop, according to…

A revolutionary iPhone app launched today will empower Australian shoppers to make healthier food choicesand reduce their risk of dying early from two of the nation’s biggest killers - heart attack…

Researchers have launched a new healthy food stars website to help shoppers work out how much fat, salt and sugar is in their food. The new website, launched by The George Institute for Global…

New research has revealed Woolworths is the healthiest major supermarket in Australia when it comes to ‘own-label’ foods according to the FoodSwitch: The State of the Food Supply report. The study…

Download the full report "Changes in salt levels in chilled dips and crackers, Australia (2010-2017)" (PDF 357KB) Download the table of results: ten highest salt levels in crackers per 100g (…

Australians with coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance will now be able to make better informed choices in the supermarket aisle, with the addition of the GlutenSwitch feature to Australia’s…

SaltSwitch, a new feature of the popular healthy shopping app, FoodSwitch, launches today to empower Aussie shoppers to select the lowest salt options and improve their chances of living a longer…

A couple of sushi rolls or a veggie stir-fry can be healthy lunch options but if you’re dousing them with a salty soy sauce you could be putting your health at risk. A new report from The George…

It’s the time of year when everyone indulges. But new research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed huge variations in the sugar, fat, salt and energy content of your favourite…

Download the full report "Changes in salt levels in ready meals, Australia (2010-2017)" (PDF 383KB) Download the table of results: highest and lowest salt ready meal products, 2017 (PDF 315KB)…

So many Australian shoppers have embraced the first ever smartphone app that provides healthier packaged food options in supermarkets, that the free app will now be launched in the United Kingdom…

Australia’s food manufacturers got a B for salt reduction today. The first objective evaluation of the Food and Health Dialogue, the Australian Government’s flagship initiative to improve the…

New research from the George Institute for Global Health, Public Health Foundation and Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India highlights the high levels of salt in packaged food sold in India. The…

It turns out that British food isn’t that terrible, after all. A global survey has found that when it comes to having the healthiest packaged foods and drinks, the UK tops the charts, with the…

SYDNEY MARCH 11 - While Australians may think veggie savoury snacks are healthier options, new research shows some products are hiding alarming amounts of salt that could be damaging their health.…

SYDNEY, SEPT 2 - Woolworths is winning the supermarket war when it comes to the healthiest home brands, according to FoodSwitch: The State of the Food Supply, but the new report shows there’s a lot…

The George Institute welcomes the government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda and investment in a culture of innovation that can catapult research output into real benefits for all…

With the global effort to reduce salt consumption and reduce stroke kicking off today with Salt Awareness Week, The George Institute for Global Health is helping consumers with specific advice on how…