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.

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.

I Went to Tesco, But Not to Shop

Instead I asked the CEO the question on everyone’s mind.

Bite Back activist Estel takes us behind the scenes of what it's like growing up as a young person facing a flood of junk food marketing.

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.