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Katherine Kent, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong

Community-run food co-ops can reduce food insecurity and boost healthy diets, research shows

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As grocery prices continue to rise, many Australians are struggling to afford healthy food and are looking for alternatives to the big supermarket chains.

The recent supermarkets inquiry, run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, confirmed Australia’s grocery sector is highly concentrated, with limited competition and rising retail margins. In regional and remote areas, consumers often face higher prices and fewer choices.

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