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They're healthy, nutritious AND they taste great.

by Bounty Team | 1 August 2022

Ensuring your little one gets the right nutrition whether you’re at home or out and about takes up plenty of time for new parents.

Fortunately some incredible Australian companies are producing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that make the job a little easier. And the bonus: kids love them too!

We’ve rounded up our favourites, including the ones voted the best by parents and experts in the 2022 Bounty Baby Awards, to make your shopping trip simple.

Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Baby Food 2022

The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by parents, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.

This year the awards, proudly brought to us by Baby Village, saw more than 41,000 Aussie parents plus a panel of industry experts cast their votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.

Products were put through their paces over a period of six months in three different settings: at home in real-life situations, in a retail environment and online. The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.

READ NEXT: All of the 2022 Award Winners

The winners of the Best Baby Food in 2022 are:

GOLD: Baby Mum-Mum Rice Rusks
SILVER: Baby Mum-Mum Plant-Based Rice Puffs
BRONZE: Rafferty’s Garden Sweet Potato, Carrot & Apple 4+ months 120g

WATCH: Tiff Hall and Ed Kavalee on feeding fussy eaters. Continues after video …

The best baby food products in Australia

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Baby Mum-Mum Rice Rusk RRP $3.50

Baby Mum-Mum Rice Rusks are free from the top common allergens including gluten, egg, nut and dairy making it ideal for allergy-prone, ingredient-intolerant and even vegan babies!

Baby Mum-Mum Rice Rusks are delicious, nutritious rice rusks which have been loved by Australian babies for over a decade.

Full of wholesome ingredients, they feature no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

(Image: Baby Mum-Mum)

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Baby Mum-Mum Plant Based Rice Puffs, RRP $1.50

Baby Mum Mum Plant Based Rice Puffs have added chickpeas for protein, helping with healthy growth and muscle development. There are no artificial colours or flavours. No added sugar or salt and no preservatives. The puffs are lightly sweetened with real fruit juice. Conveniently portion packaged, it’s perfect to drop into the baby bag for when you’re out and about or at playdates.

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Rafferty’s Garden Sweet Potato, Carrot and Apple Smooth Baby Food 120g, RRP $2.00

Made in Australia with nothing else except for Sweet Potato, Carrot & Apple (not even water…), with its smooth texture it’s the perfect first food for bubs trying pureed solid food for the first time.

Rafferty’s Garden Sweet Potato, Carrot & Apple 4+ months has; NO preservatives NO artificial colours NO artificial flavours NO added salt or sugar NO added concentrates NO added juices NO GM ingredients.

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CUB Organic Apple Banana And Blueberry 4M+ 120g, RRP $1.50

Carefully developed by our baby food experts, CUB Organic squeezy food pouches are made from high quality, organic certified ingredients and are a nutritious way to help your cub discover delicious new tastes & textures. Perfect for hungry tummies. – ACO Certified Organic – No preservatives – No added sugar – Source of Fibre – No artificial colours & flavours – Made in Australia – Recyclable packaging

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Rafferty’s Garden Strawberry Yoghurt Buttons, 12+ months, 28g, RRP $4. 40

Rafferty’s Garden Strawberry Yoghurt Buttons are made from yoghurt and real fruit. With a soft, dissolvable texture, no artificial colours or flavours and the added benefit of probiotic cultures. In a re-sealable pack, they’re perfect for on-the-go snacking, with flavours your little toddlers will love! MADE with probiotic cultures NO artificial colours NO artificial flavours

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Little Quacker Rice Biscuits, RRP $3.50

Wholesome Little Quacker Rice Biscuits are an ideal on-the-go-snack, providing the perfect balance between nutrition and taste. Certified organic, it is also free of gluten, dairy, egg and nut. Makes a great addition to your toddler’s and children’s lunch boxes too!

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Rafferty’s Garden Banana, Pear & Mango + Nothing Else Pouch, 4+ months, 120g, RRP $2. 00

Rafferty’s Garden Banana, Pear & Mango + Nothing Else 4+ months Pouch is made in Australia with premium natural ingredients, so you know you’re giving your baby the absolute best. A delicious and nutritious puree made with real banana, pear and mango and NOTHING ELSE, as if you made it yourself. Perfect to start your little one’s solids journey and a flavour combination they will continue to love as they grow. NO preservatives NO artificial colours NO artificial flavours NO added salt or sugar NO added concentrates NO added juices NO GM ingredients

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Best Baby Food - Reviews & Brand Ratings

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Aussie families rate Rafferty’s Garden number ‘yum’ in baby food review

There’s plenty to consider when it comes to bringing a new bundle of joy home from the hospital for the first time – whether you’re a first-time parent, or you’re bringing home a new brother or sister. There’s the stroller, the baby monitor, the nappies, and to top it all off, there’s the food. With each child having different preferences, it’s no easy task to get a child to eat – and eat healthily – regardless of their age.

As a result, many parents turn to packaged baby foods at mealtimes, with plenty of brands offering a wide variety of flavours to help the little ones get the essential minerals and nutrients needed for their healthy development. But with so many options on supermarket shelves, narrowing down which brand to put in the shopping trolley can quickly become a task in itself, particularly if your child has allergies or they’re fussy when it comes to food. That’s where Canstar Blue’s baby food review can help.

How we rate baby food brands

While most new parents originally intend to make all of their baby’s food from scratch, it’s not always possible, when life/work admin sneaks up on you, or when bub decides to change up mealtimes. That’s where baby food comes in handy, and takes out some of the stress of having to prepare food that’ll satisfy your little cherub. Our latest baby food ratings reveal which baby food brands Aussie parents (and babies) rate best.

How many Australians do we survey for our ratings?

Canstar Blue surveyed 772 Australians for their feedback on the baby food products (excluding formula) they’ve purchased from a supermarket in the last six months.

The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics.

What criteria are used to rate baby food?

Respondents rate their satisfaction with their baby food brand(s) from zero to ten, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and ten is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:

Overall satisfaction: measures consumer satisfaction with a baby food brand as an individual score NOT a combined total of all criteria.
Child enjoyment: my child seemed to enjoy the taste and texture of the product.
Variety of flavours & options: the brand offered a good selection of savoury and sweet baby foods, and various other options like purees, cereal, custards, yoghurt, snacks, etc.
Ease of opening & dispensing: the product was sealed properly, but was also easy to open and dispense during mealtimes.
Different packaging options: the brand offered a good variety of packaging options (i.e. jars, tins, squeeze packs, pouches, etc.)
Packaging design: the product packaging was aesthetically pleasing and as expected.
Value for money: good quantity and quality (of ingredients) for the cost.

How do we determine the winner?

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

Overall satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the Overall satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
- The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Which baby food brands do we rate?

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

Rafferty’s Garden
ALDI Mamia
Heinz
Only Organic
Baby Mum-Mum
Bellamy’s Organic
Annabel Karmel
Coles
Baby Bellies

Rafferty’s Garden topped our baby food ratings with five-star reviews for child enjoyment, variety of flavours and options, ease of opening and dispensing packaging design, and overall satisfaction. Runner-up ALDI Mamia rated best for value for money, alongside Coles, and also got top marks for packaging design. Heinz additionally got the top honours for its variety of packaging options available.

Find more detailed information on our ratings methodology.

Top Baby Food Brand − Rafferty’s Garden

Born in Australia back in 2007, Rafferty’s Garden has grown to become a global baby brand. With a range of food products including breakfasts, custards, purees and snacks, Rafferty’s Garden has all mealtimes sorted. The nutritional information and ingredients of each product are also listed on its website, so it’s easy for busy parents to decide which products to stock up on before heading down to the shops.

Rafferty’s Garden’s range begins with baby food pouches for those aged four months and older, with spinach, apple, broccoli & pea and pumpkin, apple & sweetcorn being some of the flavours available. Coming in 120g packets, each packet will cost $2 at local supermarkets and shops, with natural ingredients used. Other food pouch lines include those for 6+ months, 8+ months, and ‘mini meals’ for 10+ months with dishes like shepherd’s pie and beef bolognese on the menu. The entire range additionally offers cereals, snacks, yoghurt, and ‘baby bowls’ for 6+ months and 8+ months, made with 100% recyclable packaging.

Food pouches from Rafferty’s Garden are stated to have a 13-month shelf life and don’t need to be stored in the fridge. The brand also claims there are no additives in its products.

Rafferty’s Garden dug up five stars for child enjoyment, variety of flavours and options, ease of opening and dispensing, packaging design, and overall satisfaction. It got four stars for value for money and three stars variety of packaging options.

Which baby food brand should I buy?

With so many options of baby food in the supermarket aisles, it becomes a little overwhelming knowing what to pick. With nearly a third of parents surveyed (26%) having a fussy eater on their hands, getting the nod from the family’s smallest critic is more important than price; the variety of flavours available and packaging options were the biggest drivers of customer satisfaction, followed by value for money. Brands like Heinz, ALDI Mamia, and Rafferty’s Garden seemed to tick most of these boxes, making them a safe option for parents to try.

Here are some of the other standout results from our latest survey:

The final spoon on baby food

Mealtime can certainly be a stressful time for households, particularly if you’re rushed, or have more than one child to look after. And it doesn’t help when the bub is a fussy eater, which 26% of respondents said was the case. Our latest survey revealed that over a third of parents (32%) originally intended to make all of their baby’s food from scratch themselves, while a similar amount (33%) admitted feeling guilty for feeding their child packaged baby food.

All parents want the best for their children, but even if you can’t prepare every single meal from scratch at home, you should be able to find some perfectly good and healthy alternatives on supermarket shelves. Despite nutritional information being widely available, 21% of survey respondents said they worry about their child not getting enough nutrients from baby foods. Although 34% said they’re satisfied that the quality of packaged baby food is generally good. Finding the right brand for your child’s taste buds – and your budget – is the major challenge you face. With that in mind, we hope our customer ratings provide some helpful guidance.

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About our appliance experts

Megan Birot: Home & Lifestyle Editor

Megan is Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Editor, leading the team that focuses on consumer products and services, ranging from supermarkets and groceries to home and personal appliances and retail stores. She interprets Canstar Blue’s bespoke research on the thousands of brands that we compare, rate and review, to help shoppers make better purchasing decisions.

Meet the Editorial Team

Samantha Howse: Consumer Research Specialist

Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

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Chinese Mengniu Dairy intends to acquire Australian baby food manufacturer Bellamy's for $1 billion

09/26/2019

Company news

China's Mengniu Dairy has expressed its intention to acquire Bellamy's, Australia's largest producer of organic baby formula, for approximately A$1.5 billion ($1 billion).

Photo: from the Internet

Bellamy's Board of Directors unanimously approved the deal, under which Mengniu will acquire 100% of the company's shares, and urged shareholders to accept the offer.

Meanwhile, the deal still needs to be approved by Australian regulators, including the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

China is the world's largest importer of baby food, but according to WA Today, Australia, Bellamy's is not licensed to operate in the Chinese market by the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR).

An Australian company is still awaiting a license from SAMR to sell its organic infant formula in China, despite applying 20 months ago. Meanwhile, Bellamy's says they are "optimistic" about getting a license in the near future.

Mengniu said they would aim to increase the company's sales in Australia and the entire Asia-Pacific region if the deal is approved.

Jeffrey Mingfang Lu, CEO Mengniu, said: “ Bellamy’s is a leading Australian brand with a great reputation among Australian parents. Bellamy's experience and local supply capability is critical to our company. ”

Bellamy's CEO Andrew Cohen added, “ Mengniu is a leading dairy company in China and an ideal partner for our business. It offers a solid platform for successful development in China, as well as a foundation for growth in the organic dairy and food industry in Australia. This deal will help realize our long-held dreams of promoting our products around the world ".

Source: FOODBEV.COM

China, Australia, organic formulas, baby food, products, sales

Education in Australia - Alternative Consult

Australia became the 3rd country in the world in terms of quality of education, behind the USA and Great Britain. Higher education institutions are accredited by the state Cricos Code, which gives them the right to teach students.

Enter the university after 12 years of school or college, having received primary higher education.

Education in Australia is multi-stage, it includes a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, a doctoral degree. Most students stop at the 3-year option and get a bachelor's degree - after that you can find a job, and this program costs less than other steps.

Master's degree gives the right to teach, to hold high positions. Studying in Australia involves research activities. Every year, the government of the country allocates grants to universities for scientific work. Graduates receive theoretical knowledge and practical experience before the start of their work experience.

Educational programs

Australian educational institutions are attended by local residents and visitors from other countries. Education programs offered to foreigners:

school education for children;
secondary special;
higher;
English courses;
special courses.

Each institution puts forward requirements for the age of the children and offers educational and cultural programs. The term of study is 1-12 years. Schoolchildren receive education, learn English and can enter the University of Australia.

The Intermediate Specialist program is designed for students over 18 years of age who want to advance their careers, return to work after a break, or take on a leadership position.

Students receive higher education in the chosen specialty. The courses are designed to improve skills in narrow areas: cybersecurity, IT technologies.

Colleges

The Australian education system allows students to study in both public and private institutions. The former are part of the TAFE association, they teach in the following areas: management, marketing, information technology. Less common are hospitality and design programs.

The term of study depends on the course:

Short term lasts 12-52 weeks. Graduates receive a CP certificate of 1-4 degrees, which allows them to work in their specialty.
DP - diploma program up to 2 years. Graduates are employed in mid-level positions.
BA - students study for 3 years and receive a bachelor's degree. The last year of study takes place on the basis of the university to which the college is attached.

In educational institutions, students are recruited 2 times a year: in July and February.

Universities

To get a higher education in Australia, you need to graduate from a university. Students themselves draw up a study schedule, which includes up to 8 core subjects and electives, employment - at least 40 hours a week.

Campuses include faculties, cafes, student residences and sports fields. Students are offered 400 specialties in 43 universities of the country.

Admission conditions

Universities accept applications from applicants over 18 years of age. The requirements are different, but usually they provide a package of documents:

diploma of education with Australian grades;
language test results;
creative portfolios;
recommendations from teachers;
motivation letter;
final exam grades.

Skype interview with a representative of the admission committee is possible.

Students from other countries receive a musical education in Australia at the International Conservatory, a world-class institution. To do this, you will have to pass an audition and a music test.

Language requirements

Applicants from non-English speaking countries submit their English proficiency test results to the Admissions Committee. On the TOEFL test, you need to have at least 500 points, on IELTS - more than 5.5. Sometimes students with poor language skills are accepted, but they will have to study intensively to bring their skills to the required level.

How to enter a university for Russians

To enter one of the universities in Australia, you need to study for 12 years at school. Russians need a certificate of completion of the 1st year of the university in Russia. If you want to study hotel service or graphic design, this condition is not necessary.

In order to enter the university after the 11th grade, it is possible to complete preparatory courses designed for foreigners at the chosen educational institution.

Student visa

Studying in Australia for Russians is impossible without a visa. For its registration, a fee (575 AUD) is paid and documents are prepared:

a letter from the university on the admission of the candidate;
visa application;
medical insurance;
bank statement of funds;
international passport;
language proficiency testing certificate;
medical examination.

You can collect certificates yourself or through an agency.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees in Australia depend on the major, university and subjects chosen. According to official statistics, the price per year is 12-35 thousand AUD for a bachelor's or master's degree. For each student, the amount is determined individually, depending on the electives chosen. Medical referrals are more expensive.

Each university pays additional fees. Non-academic services will cost AUD 300.

If you wish, you can donate money for additional educational materials, for administrative services.

Is it possible to get education for free

It is possible to get free education in the country or with partial reimbursement of expenses. Scholarships are issued by public and private bodies, universities.

Gifted individuals studying for free, with achievements in research and science. In other cases, the government and organizations compensate 25-50% of material costs.

Annually, 5,000 students from 145 countries receive partial reimbursement. Since 2017, a program has been operating in Russia, according to which the government pays for a master's program if the student works for at least 3 years in Russia.

Scholarships and grants

Australian study grants are awarded to candidates based on merit. Foreign students are offered the following types of scholarships:

ASD is issued at universities integrated into the TAFE system;
EPA applies to graduate students;
IPRS compensates for 2 years of doctoral studies with the opportunity to practice with renowned scientists;
MUIS is aimed at attracting talented youth to the country, training is possible in all programs, the amount covers all expenses;
SAIS - scholarship for successful international students, limited to 10 thousand AUD per year;
MIRS covers travel, medical and accommodation expenses, and a dissertation allowance is paid.

There are a large number of study programs in Australia. The university may offer an individual scholarship if interested in a student.

Features of internship and exchange programs

You can go to Australia on an exchange at the age of 15-18. The AFS program assumes that a Russian child lives in a host family. He is provided with full meals and transportation to the place of study. The costs of the flight, insurance and visa are borne by the parents. Candidates are competitively selected.

Students of agricultural universities are invited for internships on farms and agriculture. Duration depends on the program and is 1-12 months.

Accommodation and meals for students

Accommodation is paid by the visitor. There are 3 accommodation options for foreign students:

On campuses - expensive, but the best option. The cost is 350 AUD per week. You will have to eat in canteens or cook your own food.
Foster families pay 200 AUD. Partial meals are provided here.
Rented accommodation will cost 300 AUD.

Rooms in Australia are rented furnished and apartments are rented empty.

The best universities in the country

There are more than 400 registered universities in Australia in different cities. The first place in the ranking is occupied by the oldest Melbourne University, founded in 1853. In total, 42 thousand students study in it, 30% came from other countries. In the world ranking, the educational institution takes 32nd place.

The main areas are medicine, biotechnology, genetic engineering. Students conduct research in dozens of laboratories.

In second place is the Australian National University, which consists of 7 colleges and the Institute of Advanced Studies. The cost of education is higher than in other universities, but the management provides 40 grants with a discount of 20 to 100%. Among the teachers are 6 Nobel laureates. In the world ranking, the educational institution takes 37th place.

The University of Queensland is ranked 3rd in Australia and 47th in the world. He is famous for creating vaccines against cancer, developing solar panels and studying the climate.

Universities are also popular in the country:

Sydney;
South Wales;
Monash;
Western Australia.

When determining the rating, average indicators are revealed. When choosing an institution, one should be guided by the level of the curriculum of the faculty.

Preschool

Preschool is compulsory in Queensland and Western Australia. The kindergarten accepts children 4-6 years old. In the rest of the territory, 87% of children attend private kindergartens, where there are no more than 5 children in a group. A year before school, parents take the child to developmental classes at the school.

Babysitting services are rarely used due to high prices.

Primary education system

Children at the age of 6 are sent to primary school. 65% of children study in public institutions, the rest - in private ones. Almost 1% receive knowledge at home - this is practiced by residents of remote rural areas.

Education is compulsory and free, but parents have to buy textbooks, uniforms and stationery.

Australia has a well-developed system of inclusive education. Almost 7% of children have developmental features; adaptation classes have been created for them. If parents want their child to study in a regular group, then teachers do not interfere with their desire.

Secondary education

Pupils enter secondary school at age 12-14 and choose a specialization. The main subjects remain compulsory, but students receive additional hours in the direction of interest.

A lot of time is given to practical exercises, experiments and first studies. Students are prepared for final exams and university entrance.

The academic year lasts 4 quarters, between which there are vacations lasting 2-6 weeks. Near each school there is a sports ground, a library, a music hall and a dining room.

Student accommodation

Local students do not live on campuses, most often foreigners consider this option. It's expensive, but convenient - you don't have to get to the institute. Major universities have websites where you can find ads for housing nearby. The cost depends on the type and location, in the center of large cities it will be more expensive.

Students schedule their studies in such a way that they study 3-4 days a week, so they have enough time for hobbies and entertainment. There are interest clubs at the university in which students enroll.

Conditions for obtaining a visa

To obtain a student visa, you need an invitation from the university and documents on enrollment. A minor needs a guardian for the entire duration of the trip. The school must be on the CRI list.

The visa entitles an adult to work 20 hours a week. Applications can be submitted online or in person. 4 weeks are given for consideration, after this period the candidate is invited for an interview. The main condition is financial solvency and high motivation to study.

If necessary, visa officers request additional certificates and biometric data. To reduce the time and avoid bureaucracy, you can contact an agency that will help collect all the documents.

Courses and job prospects

After graduating from the university, the student can leave the country, take advanced training courses or stay to work. In the latter case, the embassy asks for a temporary graduate visa. With a secondary education, it will be issued for 18 months, for a bachelor - for 2 years, for a master - for 3 years.

Some employers agree to pay for a graduate's visa if he/she performs well in the internship. Having a temporary visa, you can apply for a permanent one, so many people move to permanent residence through their studies.