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.

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Government Updates The Nutrient Profiling Model: A Turning Point for Children’s Health

20 Feb 2026

Bite Back explains the Government's nutrient profiling model update and why it matters for protecting children from HFSS advertising.

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Bite Back CEO James Toop is holding a microphone during a speech, he is smiling at the audience

A New Chapter Dawns: Our CEO Transition

Bite Back announces leadership transition as James Toop joins Teach First.

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Bite Back Activist Destiny is speaking at an event, she is confidently speaking into a microphone

From shy to super-powered: Destiny’s Bite Back journey

Destiny reflects on being a Bite Back activist, sharing her favourite moments, and the importance of having a collective voice.

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Prusha sat with other Bite Back activists at a Bite Back event

Bite Back X NCS: an eye-opening online experience

Prusha shares how the Bite Back X NCS Online Experience empowered her to take the next step in her campaigning journey.

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Buzz off junk food! The Bee Network stands against ads

Bite Back activist Lucy shares her reflections on our fight to end junk food marketing in Greater Manchester.

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Bite Back activists Timi and Alex walk past McDonalds

The Rise Of Fast Food On Our High Streets

Our new report reveals Big Food is flooding our communities, particularly around schools and in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

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A Weekend Of Activism, New Beginnings And Reconnection

Srilakshmi and Zainab S reflect on the Bite Back summer residential and how it influences their journeys as activists.

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A young white man in a black Bite Back hoodie is stood outside Westminster square with a protest sign that reads, 'we've got a big appetite for change'.

We welcome House Of Lords' recipe for health

The House of Lords latest report calls for Government action following insights submitted by a Bite Back panel in Westminster in May.

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We Won At The Third Sector Awards!

Our powerful, youth-driven brand takes top spot at the prestigious event celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations operating in the non profit sector.

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