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.

The life cycle of manipulation: How brands target us from birth

Bite Back activist Isla exposes the manipulation of Big Food companies, and her mission to fight back against a marketing machine.

Hitting the headlines on school food: bringing youth voices to the front of the queue

Our activists have been working tirelessly to take our message to screens, the radio waves, and the press to make national news, making sure the Government hears their voices.

Putting Children's Health On The Political Agenda

Young people are crashing the party: taking the issues that matter straight to power. This Autumn, our activists visited the Labour Party Conference to meet party leaders, and share their vision for the future.

The Government announces new School Food Standards after years of youth campaigning

The Government has announced new School Food Standards for England after years of campaigning by young people. Find out what’s changing and what happens next.

Canteen Clean Up: Updating the English School Food Standards

Timandra shares her take on the proposed English School Food Standards, what young people and the public want to see change, and why enforcement matters.

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.