date:Jun 30, 2014
mand, Kaye said in a statement.
The system, which excludes alcohol, uses a star rating scale of half a star to five stars, with more stars reflecting better nutritional value and allowing shoppers to compare products within a range.
The number of stars is determined by an algorithm that considered the overall nutritional value of the food.
This system will encourage companies to change their products to be healthier, said Kaye.
In joining the trans-Tasman system, New Zealand would be a membe