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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Swinging our way towards school food success!

25 Mar 2026

Bite Back activist Zara reflects on meeting with the Minister for School Food, Olivia Bailey, and discussing all things good and bad about school food in England.

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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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The Nestlé logo on the side of a building.

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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A collage displaying junk food advertising

Fast Food Giants Spending Record Sums on Marketing

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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How we defeated junk food ads in Tower Hamlets

Bite Back activist Mia shares the story of how young people came together to take junk food out of the spotlight in Tower Hamlets.

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