Doctors For Nutrition Backs Initiative
Responding to a joint letter from Doctors For Nutrition, Vegan Australia, and the Vegan Society of New Zealand, Woolworths acknowledged the call to expand its plant-based product range. Customer feedback on the declining availability of these products is being considered as part of its ongoing product management strategy.
The organisations highlighted the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets. Increasing availability in supermarkets is deemed crucial, as plant-based foods contribute to better health outcomes and a reduced environmental footprint.
Rebecca Stonor, CEO of Doctors For Nutrition, remarked, “Woolworths has a clear opportunity to demonstrate leadership. By maintaining or increasing its range of plant-based products, it can help normalise healthier choices and align with evolving dietary guidance and consumer expectations.”
Importance of Plant-Based Diets
Plant-based diets are gaining recognition for their role in promoting health and sustainability. The upcoming review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, expected in the next year, will likely stress the importance of sustainable eating patterns, reflecting a global shift towards plant-predominant diets.
Recent public responses indicate strong support for increased access to plant-based foods. As one of Australia’s leading supermarket chains, Woolworths holds the capacity to influence consumer choices positively.
Doctors For Nutrition and its partners are committed to working with Woolworths to anticipate this shift and support healthier, more sustainable food choices. This collaboration aims to position Woolworths as a leader in providing plant-based options, aligning with consumer demand and public health trends.
The upcoming review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines is expected to emphasise sustainable dietary patterns. These guidelines will likely further elevate the importance of plant-based foods in public health guidance.
Vegan Australia and the Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand, along with Doctors For Nutrition, have welcomed Woolworths’ response. The organisations offer their support to help Woolworths anticipate this shift and position itself as a leader in supporting healthier and more sustainable food choices for the future.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:58 am
