Vegetable Programs and Projects

Across Australia, a range of programs and projects are working to boost vegetable consumption and support healthier, more sustainable diets. These initiatives, led by our partners and collaborators, align with the goals of Plus One Serve, driving real world change from research to retail, schools to communities. Explore the aligned partner programs below.

Pick of the Crop

A whole school healthy eating initiative helping primary schools create more opportunities for kids to learn about and eat vegetables and fruit, including resources, tuckshop changes, gardens, and curriculum links.

Learn more about Pick of the Crop

 

VIC Kids Eat Well

A Victoria wide movement supporting schools, OSHC, sports clubs, and community organisations to offer healthier food and drink choices with simple, bite sized actions.

Learn more about Vic Kids Eat Well

Move Well Eat Well

A free program for early childhood services and primary schools that embeds healthy eating, including vegetables, and physical activity as part of everyday practice.

Learn more about Move Well Eat Well

Munch and Move

Evidence based program for early childhood education and care, with practical vegetable resources for educators and families.

Learn more about Munch and Move

 

FEAST, Food Education and Sustainability Training

A 10 week, curriculum aligned schools program that tackles food waste and promotes healthy cooking with veg forward recipes.

Learn more about FEAST

NEST, Nutrition Education Skills Training

A six week community program teaching healthy eating and low cost cooking aligned to the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Learn more about NEST

Fruit, Vegetables and Heart Health

Consumer guidance on how eating plenty of vegetables, fresh, frozen, or canned, supports heart health, with recipes and serving advice.

Learn more from the Heart Foundation

Dietitians Week and Smart Eating

National campaigns and resources led by accredited dietitians that promote healthy eating patterns, including higher vegetable intake.

Learn more about Dietitians Week

Evidence and Message Testing for Vegetables

Research to communication services translating nutrition science into consumer tested messages, with showcases that include produce focused work such as melons and mushrooms.

Learn more about Food IQ services

 

Nutrition and Food Systems Policy

Advocacy and policy briefs supporting healthier diets and food environments nationally, underpinning vegetable consumption goals.

Read the policy review