Our Stories

Before you scroll, know this: these stories matter.

Behind every campaign win, every headline, every policy shift, there are young people who refused to stay silent. Young people who have felt the impact of a food system built to mislead us and who chose to fight back.

Scroll down to meet the young activists challenging the system, speaking truth to power, and proving that change is not only possible it’s already happening.

The Government announces new School Food Standards after years of youth campaigning

The Government has announced new School Food Standards for England after years of campaigning by young people. Find out what’s changing and what happens next.

Canteen Clean Up: Updating the English School Food Standards

Timandra shares her take on the proposed English School Food Standards, what young people and the public want to see change, and why enforcement matters.

A cheerful group selfie of six kitchen staff in a tiled commercial kitchen. Wearing black uniforms, aprons and caps or hairnets, they stand close together smiling for the camera, conveying teamwork and camaraderie.

From Shy Voices to School Food Change: One Year Inside Bite Back in Schools

See how Bite Back in Schools helps young people use their voices to transform school food and create healthier, fairer dining environments.

Three in Four School Menus Breach Food Standards, And Parents Want Action

New Bite Back research found 76% of secondary school menus analysed had a confirmed School Food Standards violation, as 72% of parents back checks.

Bite Back visits schools across North East Scotland.

Bite Back visits schools across North East Scotland to see what’s working, where Big Food is creeping in, and how young people are transforming school food.

Fighting for a better future: Ella’s journey from Scottish Youth Parliament to Bite Back

Activist Ella talks about her experiences speaking out against Big Food, and calling for better, healthier spaces for young people.