• Healthier Lives

    Globally, enabling people to live healthier lives

Reducing the trillion-dollar burden of non-communicable diseases

In 2022 alone, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, and nearly 900 million were living with obesity. At the same time, food systems generate about one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions — which means consumer dietary choices play a crucial role in tackling climate change.

A supportive work environment is essential—not only for physical and mental wellbeing, but also for productivity and long-term business performance. Poor working conditions undermine both individual health and company results. Thus, the physical and mental health of more than 10 million employees across CGF member companies remains a critical priority, as healthy and engaged employees are the foundation of every responsible business.

Equipping retailers and manufactures with practical tools and insights

From chef-tested recipes and in-store/digital activations to practical case studies, members collaborate to improve the visibility, affordability and desirability of healthier options — a proven strategy that supports sales and strengthen brand loyalty. Through our partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) we also help companies enhance the wellbeing of their own employees.

Equipping retailers and manufactures with practical tools and insights

Our governance

The Coalition is led by a committee of retailer and manufactuer member companies

  • Brian McNamara

    CEO - Coalition Co-Sponsor

  • Frans Muller

    President & CEO - Coalition Co-Sponsor

  • Antoine de Saint-Affrique

    CEO - Coalition Co-Sponsor

  • Oonagh Turnbull

    Head of Health and Sustainable Diet Campaigns, Strategy and Campaigns, Group Communications - Coalition Chairperson

  • Ayla Ziz

    Global Chief Customer Officer & SVP Commercial Europe - Coalition Chairperson

Our workstreams

Enabling people and employees to live healthier lives

Our achievements

  • March 2025

    WNA reached 6 million people through improved workforce nutrition programmes, doubling the number of countries assessing workforce nutrition and expanding its network from 14 to 100 partner organisations.

  • June 2023

    Launch 'Toolkit for Building Impactful Initiatives' with Bain showcasing data and key learnings drawing from eight regional initiaitves involving CGF member companies.

  • January 2023

    Launch #WellbeingAtWork Campaign with 20 CEOs from CGF’s Board of Directors sharing statements of action and best practices around employee health and wellbeing.

  • October 2019

    Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA) launched with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to support employee health and wellbeing.

  • March 2017

    The CGF launches the Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition.

Acceleration Area

Acceleration Area

Establishing health and wellbeing programmes to support employee health.

Our resources

Meet the team

  • Sharon Bligh

    Director, Health and Sustainability

  • Kate McGarr

    Officer, Health & Sustainability

  • Louise Chester

    Manager, Communications

Our latest news

  1. Beyond the Label: Insights for Retailers To Close the Nutrition Gap

    Beyond the Label: Insights for Retailers To Close the Nutrition Gap

    This blog is written and contributed by Pierre Chandon, L’Oréal Chaired Professor of Marketing – Innovation and Creativity at INSEAD and the Director of the INSEAD-Sorbonne University Behavioural Lab.  Leaders…
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  2. QR Code Implementation Guideline

    QR Code Implementation Guideline

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  3. Nourishing Progress: 6.7 Million Employees Reached Through Workforce Nutrition Programmes

    Nourishing Progress: 6.7 Million Employees Reached Through Workforce Nutrition Programmes

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