Australian Food and Grocery Council

Food processing plays an important role in keeping food safe, affordable and accessible for Australians. The term ultra-processed food groups together many different foods, including wholegrain breads, fibre-rich cereals and yoghurts. There is no scientific consensus around the term itself, and many experts do not consider it a reliable measure of whether a food is healthy.

Australia has strong rules for food labelling and marketing.

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The Health Star Rating system helps consumers make informed choices and encourages manufacturers to reduce sugar, salt and saturated fat in their products.

The best path to improved public health outcomes is through practical, evidence-based nutrition advice and continued collaboration between government, health experts and food manufacturers.

Dr Duncan Craig, Director of Health Trade and Regulatory Affairs Australian Food & Grocery Council

Sanitarium:

At Sanitarium, we understand that clear nutrition information matters to consumers, and we aim to provide information that helps people make informed choices.

UP&GO Protein is a nutrient dense product, with packaging communicating that it is high in protein, contains fibre, vitamins and minerals, and is low in GI (Glycemic Index), with sugar clearly disclosed in the Nutrition Information Panel.

We recognise that consumers have different nutritional needs and preferences, which is why the UP&GO range includes a variety of options, including UP&GO No Added Sugar and Dairy Free. We are committed to providing consumers with clear and accurate information to support informed food choices, and we support all Australians to eat a balanced diet.

Nestle Australia:

Over several years, we have improved the nutritional profile of MILO Cereal by reducing sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, while increasing fibre and whole grain content. These improvements have helped create a cereal that provides a balance between the much-loved choc-malt taste of MILO and its nutritional benefits.

MILO Cereal is high in whole grain, a source of fibre, and fortified with eight vitamins and minerals. Whole grain is the number one ingredient, with each serve providing more than 30% of the daily target intake – which is why we call this out on pack.