Our Stories
New Stats Show Fast Food Giants Spending Record Sums on Marketing Tactics as Food Prices Soar
As the cost of living crisis deepens and household budgets get stretched, the biggest names in fast food are spending record amounts promoting their products to us and our children.
A Journey Towards Lunchtime Equality — My Campaign for Free School Meals During Exam Time
A testament to the power of grassroots activism and the impact young people can have when we stand up for what we believe in.
Ashton-on-Mersey Champions On Styling Their School Menu
Our dedicated young activists pulled out the stops to put salad back on their school’s menu in style.
Defeating the Flood of Junk Food Ads in Tower Hamlets — A Story of Youth Power
A story about our journey to securing a win by Tower Hamlets agreeing to implement a policy restricting the amount of junk food ads in their borough.
Community Food Champions Are Leading Change
Youth Board member Emmanuel tells us about his meeting with Community Food Champion campaigners in his local area.
Dear Jeremy Hunt: Don’t Give Up On Me, Don’t Give Up On Young People
Now more than ever, time is running out. Let’s put child health first!
Over 750 Young People Join Community Food Champions
A tidal-wave of young people from all over the country joined Bite Back in 4 successful launch events as Community Food Champions back in 2022. Read on to find out more about what went down at these events!
What’s Really Going On With School Food?
We surveyed our School Food Champions cohort — almost 1,000 pupils — to get the lowdown on school food.
Tony The Tiger Found Toothless — Kellogg's Loses Legal Challenge
How Kelloggs lost their legal challenge against the Government regarding new regulations that limit how unhealthy food and drinks can be promoted in shops.
Young People In London Call On Councils To Take Action On Junk Food Ads
Members of the Youth Board met with council representatives and public health specialists from London boroughs to present their manifesto to end junk food advertising in London in February 2022.
Don’t Starve Britain’s Young People Of A Chance At A Healthy Future
Victor shares his experience with free school meals in this blog, and why they continue to be significant for young people.