2024 media releases

Trays of red, orange and green vegetables

Data shows Aussies cutting back veggies not unhealthy snacks

12 Apr 2024
Executive Manager, Jane Martin, comments on Australian Bureau of Statistics data published today showing Australians are cutting back on vegetables and fruit but snack foods continue to fill supermarket trolleys.
Sisters holding broccoli in the supermarket fresh food aisle

World Obesity Day: Public health groups slam lack of action on tackling Australia’s growing obesity crisis

4 Mar 2024
This World Obesity Day, Food for Health Alliance has singled out government inaction on tackling Australia’s growing obesity crisis, with little progress made since the National Obesity Strategy was launched in 2022.
Woman holding a green apple, saying no to junk food doughnuts on a plate

New study finds junk food and sugary drink consumption linked to increased health risks

29 Feb 2024
Jane Martin comments on a new study which finds junk food and sugary drink consumption linked to over 30 damaging health outcomes.