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How do Health Star Ratings help consumers make healthier choices?

Dec 31, 2025 •

3 min read

According to a 2019 review, approximately one-third of packaged foods in Australian and New Zealand supermarkets displayed a Health Star Rating, assisting shoppers in making faster and more informed decisions. The system was designed to provide a quick and easy way for consumers to assess the overall nutritional profile of packaged foods.

Can Health Star Ratings be misleading? The surprising truth about food labels

Dec 31, 2025 •

4 min read

A 2024 analysis showed only a quarter of eligible products with a rating of 3 stars and below displayed a Health Star Rating, in comparison to over half of products with a rating of 3.5 and above. This voluntary and selective system is just one reason why consumers often ask, 'Can Health Star Ratings be misleading?'.