About Us
FoodSwitch is a data and technology platform created to bring transparency to the healthiness of the food supply. It collects information on the nutrition compositon and other attributes of foods and uses those data to influence consumer choices, policies, and industry practices, with a goal to improve the health of 1 billion people worldwide.
Our Story
FoodSwitch was developed in Australia by The George Institute for Global Health. The FoodSwitch mobile app was initially launched in 2012 to address the lack of clear front-of-pack labelling on many foods. It quickly gained popularity, with over 400,000 downloads in its first 18 months. The app rates foods using the Australian Health Star Rating system that scores products on a 0.5 to 5-star scale and also displays a “traffic light system” to label foods based on levels of fat, sugar, and salt.
Over time, FoodSwitch has expanded its data to include many jurisdictions, including the U.K., the U.S., and China
Our Purpose, Vision, and Mission
Our Purpose is to bring transparency to the health and sustainability of the world’s food supply. Our Vision is an optimised food system for human health and the health of our planet. Our Mission is to improve consumer choice, government policy, and industry practice towards healthier and more sustainable foods.
Our Clients and Partners
FoodSwitch has collaborated with partners such as research organisations and universities to provide data-driven insights aimed at improving food quality and promoting healthier food choices. FoodSwitch also has a number of commercial clients who we work with to provide access to our extensive database of product nutritional information as well as providing services such as label analysis and nutrient profiling.
- World Health Organisation
- Nielsen IQ
- ALDI
- Coles Supermarkets
- Woolworths Group
- Discovery – Vitality SA
Australia
- Menzies School of Health Research
- University of South Australia
- Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up!
Netherlands
- Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi)
Fiji
- Fiji National University
- C-POND
India
- Australia-India Council
United Kingdom
- World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health (WASSH)
USA
- Label Insight
- Northwestern University
Kuwait
- Dasman Diabetes Institute
- Public Authority for Food and Nutrition
- University of Canberra
Ready to drive healthier food choices together?
Whether you’re looking to access our data, collaborate on research, or develop impactful tools, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to create a healthier future.