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ArticlePublic health nutrition2025

Evaluating the Nourish Network: a multi-sector collective initiative to progress healthy food retail in Australia.

Carmen Vargas, Adyya Gupta, Victoria Hobbs, Anna Peeters, Chris Dubelaar, Christina Zorbas

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Carmen VargasInstitute for Health Transformation, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6166-8897
Adyya GuptaInstitute for Health Transformation, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3900-9849
Victoria HobbsInstitute for Health Transformation, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Anna PeetersInstitute for Health Transformation, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Chris DubelaarBusiness School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia.
Christina ZorbasInstitute for Health Transformation, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7343-2424

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the current state of the Nourish Network (NN) - a healthy food retail network, to inform future planning and improvement opportunities.

designA qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews conducted between January and April 2024, open-ended survey questions from six online surveys applied between 2019 and 2022 and a focus group with the NN Advisory Committee (NNAC) in June 2024. Thematic analysis was applied to interview and survey data. Results from the thematic analysis were presented to the NNAC, which classified them according to the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats model, resulting in recommendations for future actions.

settingAustralia.

participantsNN members (interviews

resultsNine interviews yielded eight codes clustered into three themes: (i) NN performance, covering overall performance and management since 2018; (ii) members' engagement with NN activities, addressing current and future involvement and (iii) NN future directions for improvement. The NNAC highlighted strengths in membership diversity and credibility while noting weaknesses in mission clarity and participation. Opportunities for growth include becoming a resource hub through partnerships and national expansion, whereas threats involve limited resources. Recommendations emphasise clear operational tasks, policy alignment and measurement systems to boost accountability and engagement.

conclusionsTo effectively promote healthy food retail changes, the Network for Nutrition and similar organisations must establish a clear vision and enhance stakeholder engagement. This involves consolidating knowledge dissemination, fostering partnerships and securing funding. Ongoing efforts from collectives like the Nourish Network can facilitate research in resource-scarce areas.

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CommerceDiet, HealthyFood SupplyHealth PromotionAdvisory CommitteesAustraliaFocus GroupsHumansNutrition PolicyQualitative ResearchSurveys and QuestionnairesCollectiveCollective impactEvaluationHealthy food environment

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PMID40903812
PMCPMC12516627

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