Affordable Healthy Foods
Should healthy foods sold in supermarkets cost less than they do?
Food prices have risen significantly in recent years, making it harder for some households to regularly purchase fresh and nutritious food. Items such as fruit, vegetables, and other minimally processed foods often cost more than highly processed alternatives that are high in sugar, salt, and saturated fats. Prices influence people’s food choices which affects their long-term health, raising questions about the role of government in determining consumer behaviour around food.
