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A diverse group of young people are standing on a green luscious lawn framed by trees. They are being photographed from above and are cheering, holding thumbs up and raising their fists in excitement. Some hold signs saying things like "Bite Back", "Fork The System" & "Fuel Us Don't Fool Us!"

Biting Back In 2023

It has been an extraordinary and busy year for us. Check out our biggest moments of 2023!

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Young activist Liya a young brown woman with long straight dark hair and glasses holding a protest sign which says "Bite Back — Fuel Us Don't Fool Us". She is surrounded by some fellow activists including Sam, Vin and Oli P.

Businesses and Government: It's Time To Step Up!

Bite Back’s latest research shows the majority of young people across the UK want the Government & businesses to step up to improve our health.

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Anne is a white woman with a blonde bob cut. She is wearing a red coat with a black top underneath and is stood in front of a brick wall and smiling at the camera.

The Former Children’s Commissioner is Our New Chair!

Meet our new Board Chair, Anne Longfield.

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Sugarcoating the Facts? The Verdict on Nestlé’s “Healthier Sales” Commitments

The target that Nestlé announced is another disappointment.

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A school dining room, where a counter displays a range of healthy options, such as bread, a large container of soup and fruit. On top there is a banner that states the name as 'Raynham Restaurant' in large navy letters on a turquoise background with red piping at the bottom

Case Study: George Abbot School

Get an inside look at the work done by one of our School Food Champions schools, and the changes they've made since starting the programme!

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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.

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Timi a young black man wearing a dark shirt standing in front of No. 10

A Journey Towards Lunchtime Equality

Bite Back activist Timi shares how he successfully campaigned to extend free school meals during exam time.

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A group of young students in maroon and black school uniforms are posing outside for a photo. 3 are sat on the bench and 3 are stood behind the bench.

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.

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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.

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Emmanuel, a young black male with short hair, is sat around a table with a woman that has reddish hair and a white man with short brown hair. They are surrounded by pens and paper, and are having a discussion.

Community Food Champions Are Leading Change

Youth Board member Emmanuel tells us about his meeting with Community Food Champion campaigners in his local area.

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Timi standing together with two fellow activists holding a protest sign in front of Big Ben. He is a black young man with short cropped hair, wearing a black jacker and gray T-shirt holding a sign that reads "I believe in...putting Child Health First."

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!

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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!

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