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 busy street in Edinburgh featuring a bus stop that has a Greggs ad on the side billboard.

Bite Back Launches in Scotland to Help Young People Fight Junk Food

13 Mar 2026

We’re joining forces with young Scots to create a healthier future for all young people.

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Bite Back activists holding home made protest style signs, in the foreground Bite Back activist Clemmie is shouting and smiling

Energy Drinks Have Become The Social Currency Of The Playground

Bite Back activist Clemmie reveals how giant food companies are flooding our world with their unhealthy products and the impact this is having on young people.

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2 young people with their backs to the camera are facing Westminster building. They are wearing black Bite Back hoodies which have white text on the back that says, 'Fuel us, Don't fool us'

We're in the spotlight in the House of Lords

Bite Back activists launch report exposing big businesses' manipulation of children through the packaging of unhealthy foods at House of Lords enquiry.

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A digivan parked in front of the Ferrero head quarters showing the Ferrero sign. On the screen is displayed our billboard. A small child sitting in the middle and hands looming over the child with burgers and sugary cereal. It carries the message "Fuel Us Don't Fool Us"

What's Behind Fuel Us Don't Fool Us?

A behind the scenes look at our campaign "Fuel Us Don't Fool Us" and why we decided to tackle this issue.

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Two young people stood in front of a digivan that displays a billboard that says ‘junk food giants have us surrounded.’ Emmanuel is a young black man with short hair, he is wearing a Bite Back hoodie and black jeans. Reuben is a tall young man with long curly hair and a short beard, he is also wearing a Bite Back hoodie.

Young Campaigners Call Time On Global Food Companies

Sir Patrick Vallance backs young people’s call to ‘Fuel Us, Don’t Fool Us’

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Uniting Communities To Fight For Better School Food

Since our School Food Champions kicked off in September 2022, teams from all across the country have joined forces to help drive change.

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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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