Mother campaigns for affordable gluten-free food amid rising costs, citing 3.5x price increase and financial burden on families.

Nicole Colquhoun, a mother and advocate from Thirroul, Australia, is campaigning for affordable gluten-free food amid rising living costs. She highlights that gluten-free items are, on average, 3.5 times pricier than regular foods, making them unaffordable for many, including her son, diagnosed with coeliac disease. Coeliac Australia has launched a petition for government subsidies, citing the disproportionate financial burden on affected families, while other countries offer financial aid for gluten-free products.

September 22, 2024
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