Healthy Food Guide’s 2026 Lunchbox Awards on Today Extra

With the school year back in full swing, many families are feeling the pressure to pack lunchboxes that are tasty, affordable and nutritious. To help take the guesswork out of what to buy, Healthy Food Guide dietitian Min Saw recently joined Channel 9’s Today Extra to share some of the standout winners from the 2026 Healthy Food Guide Lunchbox Awards.

The Lunchbox Awards are designed to make healthy choices easier. Our team of dietitians rigorously assesses hundreds of supermarket products against strict nutrition criteria, analysing everything from fibre and protein content to sodium levels and overall ingredient quality. Only products that meet our standards for nutrition, taste and value for money earn the Healthy Food Guide tick of approval.

Categories span everyday essentials including breads and crackers, snacks, dairy, pantry staples and even takeaway options – because we know real life isn’t always perfectly packed.

As Min explained on air, every awarded product meets our strict nutrition criteria, so families can feel confident they’re choosing generally healthier options for work, school and everything in between.

For the full list of 2026 Lunchbox Awards winners, visit lunchbox.healthyfood.com or pick up the February/March 2026 issue of Healthy Food Guide magazine for expert advice and supermarket inspiration.