We're Bite Back

Fuel Us
Don't Fool Us

98% of our public survey participants think it is a good idea to reduce the number of unhealthy foods at school!

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WHO ARE WE

THIS IS Bite Back

A youth-led movement creating a healthier future by challenging the food system.

Working with young people across the UK we: Campaign for healthier communities, Influence Government policy, Local Programmes including Shape your Streets & Bite Back in Schools, Hold Big Food accountable.

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sCHOOL FOOD STANDARDS

School Food Is Changing in England

School food is changing. See what thousands of parents and supporters told us about healthier school food, the new School Food Standards and what needs to happen next.

Thank you. This is your win too.

But winning new rules is only the beginning. Now we need to make sure they deliver what young people have been asking for: healthy, tasty school food that helps them learn, grow and thrive.

Real Stories. Real Change.

What A Year Of Bite Back In Schools Can Change

From new water stations to healthier menus, discover what happens when young people are given the power to transform food in their schools.

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Three in Four School Menus Breach Food Standards

Our new research found 76% of secondary school menus analysed had a confirmed violation of current School Food Standards. Parents want action.

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Bite Back visits schools across North East Scotland

We discover see what’s working, where Big Food is creeping in, and how young people are transforming school food.

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Ella’s journey from Scottish Youth Parliament to Bite Back

"I hope that politicians don’t just skim the messages me and my fellow activists are sharing. I hope that they take decisive action on improving children & young people’s health". - Ella

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Why do young people see so much food marketing?

How social media algorithms, ad spend and digital marketing combine to create an environment saturated with food promotion, pushed into the faces of young people.

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What Are HFSS Advertising Rules?

A simple guide explaining the UK's HFSS advertising rules, what they cover, and why campaigners say more action is needed to protect children.

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Young People Welcome Energy Drinks Ban for Under-16s

The Government's confirmation that the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England will be banned from April 2027, marking a major step towards protecting children's health and wellbeing.

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JOIN THE CREW


Join our Crew: Programmes Executive

To support our growing community of schools and deliver inspiring youth-led programmes across the UK.

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Join the Crew: Become A Trustee

Bite Back is looking for up to three new Trustees to join our Board during an exciting phase of expansion across the UK.