Do you know or work with any parents or carers who want to help improve food in early years settings? Sustain and the #EarlyYearsFoodCoalition are recruiting for a new Parent Advisory Group - deadline 31st January. For more details and how to apply, head to www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jan26-...

What are our hopes for children’s health in 2026? 💭 After a whirlwind 2025 with a few “finally!” moments, it’s time to deliver a healthier & fairer food system for all. We asked our networks what govt should prioritise this year; read their 7 resolutions here 👇 www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jan26-...

What will 2026 bring for children's health & food? Here's 7 resolutions we'd love government to make! www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jan26-... @oha-updates.bsky.social @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @foodfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social

We've joined over 50 other organisations welcoming new advertising regulations on less healthy food but warning that important loopholes must be closed for them to have full effect. @sustainweb.org @oha-updates.bsky.social www.sustainweb.org/news/jan26-l...

What was 2025's biggest gift to children’s food and health? 🎁 Children’s Food Campaign Officer Naema Jannath asked @sustainweb.org members to reflect on their highlights & special moments on children's food and health in 2025! Find out what they said ⬇️ www.sustainweb.org/blogs/dec25-...

JOB KLAXON!!! @sustainweb.org is searching for a fantastic new campaign manager to lead our work on sustainable #farming policy & fairness in supply chains. Fab opportunity! Check out all details @ www.sustainweb.org/jobs/sustain... Deadline 6 Jan 2026 #vacancies #career #jobs #recruitment

Rachel Reeves has announced an end to the two-child benefit cap at today’s #Budget The move will increase the benefits for 560,000 families by an average of £5,310! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... @sustainweb.org

#London has delivered 100 million #freeschoolmeals to primary pupils, supporting children’s wellbeing and easing pressure on families. Find out more: www.sustainweb.org/news/nov25-1...

Milkshake loophole finally closed in soft drinks levy to protect children’s health. Read our response here: www.sustainweb.org/news/nov25-s... #SDIL #childrenshealth

🧃⚡ What’s actually happening with the energy drinks ban? Join our interactive session to learn what’s being proposed & have your say in the Government’s consultation. Your voice matters! www.sustainweb.org/events/nov25... @sustainweb.org

What's the latest on the government's primary school breakfast club scheme? Great episode of R4 Food Programme with @jaegawise.bsky.social feat @sustainweb.org @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social @livinghealthy007.bsky.social @chefsinschools.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Have your say! Join in the Government consultation on banning sale of energy drinks to children - just 3 weeks left until deadline. Download our easy user guide from @sustainweb.org & @biteback2030.bsky.social or register for our interactive discussion session here: bit.ly/4oZEP03

Our #RecipeForChange campaign with @oha-updates.bsky.social & @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social gave evidence today at the parliamentary Health Select Committee - talking about success of soft drinks levy & need to go further on healthy food reformulation. Watch here: tinyurl.com/3ysxs25b

What do you think of the deals the Government has struck with Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Weetabix & @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social to support the 750 schools currently trialling their new primary breakfast clubs? Here's our thoughts at @sustainweb.org! www.sustainweb.org/news/oct25-s...

🗣️ 'We're in a health crisis and we desperately need protecting from junk food' @biteback2030.bsky.social youth activist Alice giving evidence to @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Health Select Committee about the impact of advertising on children. Watch live: tinyurl.com/4rw6awy3

Fab campaign internship opportunity @sustainweb.org, working on #RecipeforChange citizens' charter with our partners at @foodfoundation.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social. Details 👉 www.sustainweb.org/jobs/campaig...

What will it take to make school meals a force for good for pupils and farmers? 🤔 #FollowtheCarrot report have some options – here are 5 recommendations that could transform school meals across England. 🌱🍴 📖 Read the full report here 👉 bit.ly/4nroz7j

Our Campaign Manager Barbara Crowther talks with @foodfoundation.bsky.social about how expanding healthy school meals can boost children’s health and support local, sustainable British farming! open.spotify.com/episode/4E8Z... @sustainweb.org #childrenshealth #schoolfood #britishfarming

🍽️ Missed our #FollowtheCarrot webinar on how free school meal expansion could boost UK farming & food? Catch up now ⬇️ www.sustainweb.org/events/aug25... Thanks to our brilliant speakers & supporters who made it a fruitful discussion and gave us lots of food for thought 🌱

Few more hours left until our exciting webinar! Don’t miss this lively debate on how we can make school food a force for good for #children, #farmers & the #economy! Register here: bit.ly/3UPEjod

It's TOMORROW!!! Not too late to register if you'd like to join this fascinating #webinar on how to scale up #FreeSchoolMeals to benefit children's #health AND sustainable domestic #farming economy! @sustainweb.org

🎤 Meet the speakers for our Recipe for Change panel at #LabourPartyConference! We’re asking: “How can making food healthier help drive the shift to prevention?” Join us: Mon 29 Sept | 16:00–16:45 | ECL, Exhibition Event Hub, ACC Liverpool #RecipeForChange #LPC25

🥕🥔🥦 One week to go! Excited to welcome leading voices from across farming, procurement & school food to our 23 Sept webinar (12pm). We’ll explore how scaling up school meals could boost British agriculture!🧑‍🌾 Join us 👉 bit.ly/3UPEjod @sustainweb.org @impurbanhealth.bsky.social

🥔 Power to the Potato! Expanding school meals could fuel futures AND farmers – that’s 7.8 million sacks of spuds on the table. 🍽️✨ #FollowTheCarrot 📖 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4nroz7j #freeschoolmeals #childrenshealth #britishfarmers #procurement #sustainablefood #SchoolFoodforAll

🥦 That’s a LOT of broccoli! Expanding universal school meals could serve up 1.3 billion florets - boosting farmers’ income & fueling kids with goodness. #FollowTheCarrot 📖 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4nroz7j #childrenshealth #britishfarmers #procurement #sustainablefood #SchoolFoodforAll

🚜 On #BackBritishFarmingDay we’re backing British growers! Our #FollowTheCarrot report shows investing in school meals could unlock a £600m boost for UK farming 🌾 while helping the govt hit its 50% local, sustainable food target. 🌱🍽️ 📖 Read the full report here 👉 bit.ly/4nroz7j @sustainweb.org

In 12 months, an extra 620,000 children in England will become eligible for #freeschoolmeals. Wales, Scotland and London are already feeding more children than ever. But what if expansion of school food could also deliver for UK farmers and producers? ⬇️🥕 bit.ly/4nroz7j

"School meals are not just lunch!" says Deborah, secondary school pupil & @foodfoundation.bsky.social ambassador. Check out our new Superpowers of School Meals film🏫🍽️🚀 We want full expansion of school meals backed by healthy food standards & proper monitoring. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpf9...

REAKING NEWS! The government is publishing plans to introduce a ban on sales of high caffeine #energydrinks to under-16s & opening a 12 week public consultation. Read our response: www.sustainweb.org/news/sep25-e...

New research from @sustainweb.org, Bremner & Co & Ampney Brook Foundation shows how scaling up school meals could benefit children, farmers & the planet. Find out more at our webinar ⬇️ bit.ly/3UPEjod #followthecarrot #freeschoolmeals #childrenshealth

Wandsworth Council is leading the way by expanding free school meals eligibility starting in Sept 2025, a year ahead of the UK government’s planned rollout for all Universal Credit households across England. More info: www.sustainweb.org/news/aug25-w...

The government is offering "partnerships" to big food companies in delivering the national school breakfast programme. Our view? A national school breakfast programme should be properly funded, and school clubs free from commercial promotions - what do you think? schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-seeks-bu...

Government is currently overhauling School Food Standards - so what would parents like to see? Our friends @chefsinschools.bsky.social have done a poll to find out - here are the results! www.sustainweb.org/news/jul10-u... @sustainweb.org @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social @naomidoesfood.bsky.social

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Our campaign manager @barbscrowther.bsky.social argues in today's @theguardian.com that cutting food prices is not necessarily the right solution to food #affordability & calls for different incentives for the food industry. @sustainweb.org @ffc-commission.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social

What do we & @sustainweb.org members think of the Government 10 year health plan? We've gathered responses here: www.sustainweb.org/news/jul25-1... @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodactive.bsky.social @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social @foodactive.bsky.social

Today, Parliamentarians will be debating feeding babies and toddlers, led by Jess Brown Fuller MP! Email your MP now to stand up for healthy baby food.⬇️ www.sustainweb.org/news/action-...

What happened when group of teens tried to taste the difference between snacks with different levels of salt and sugar? We discover food companies could reduce unhealthy ingredients without impacting taste: www.sustainweb.org/news/may25-c... @oha-updates.bsky.social‬ @foodfoundation.bsky.social‬

Expansion of free school meals is a great step forward, but our @sustainweb.org campaign manager @barbscrowther.bsky.social argues that funding review is also critical to make sure healthy school food standards are met - in @thegrocer.bsky.social

Have you heard the delicious news? Govt has boosted access to #freeschoolmeals by extending it to all families on Universal Credit. Read all about it here: www.sustainweb.org/news/jun25-f...

BRILLIANT NEWS! Government will boost free school meal access to all children from households receiving Universal Credit from 2026. Thanks everyone campaigning for healthy #SchoolFoodForAll! Read our response & links to official announcement at @sustainweb.org www.sustainweb.org/news/jun25-f...

Too much of our food is flooded with sugar & salt, and young people are calling it out. 🎥 Watch them taste test similar products with varying sugar and salt levels and share their honest opinions tinyurl.com/4t423c4v @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social

🍿 “You can’t tell!” Young people taste-tested 2 popcorns - one had nearly double the salt and more sugar, but many couldn’t tell. So why are companies still flooding our food with salt & sugar? 🎥 Watch the full taste test now 👉 tinyurl.com/4t423c4v 🗣️It's time for a #RecipeForChange

🍪 “15g of sugar? That’s crazy!” Our young taste testers often couldn’t tell high-sugar from lower-sugar snacks - proof that less sugar doesn’t have to mean less taste. 🎥 Watch the taste test now👉 tinyurl.com/4t423c4v 🗣️ Support a levy on unhealthy food. Time for a #RecipeForChange

“These two tasted the same - I thought it was a trick question!” Why are food companies adding so much sugar & salt when teens often think healthier options taste as good? See what change they want from companies in this new #RecipeforChange video 👉 tinyurl.com/4t423c4v

This is brilliant! @sustainweb.org new Good Food Local national platform. Fantastic tool for local councils to benchmark action for fair healthy & sustainable food, building on work in London & NE England, now available nationwide! Check it out! www.sustainweb.org/news/may25-g...

Wow! 1800 emails from food industry lobbyists to health officials in 1 year! Persuaded govt to remove UPF references from policy guidance. Great investigation by @theguardian.com & @thesoilassociation.bsky.social. We at @sustainweb.org have signed joint letter www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

🆕 NEW @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social report has revealed 56% of ready meals contain worryingly high levels of salt. The gov’s voluntary schemes have failed and we need immediate action to protect the public from preventable health risks. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/46mj43sn

Feed your smile! That's the theme for 2025 National #SmileMonth run by @dentalhealthorg.bsky.social all about the links between food, eating & tooth health. Great tips to #swapyoursnacks here www.dentalhealth.org/things-to-do... #FeedYourSmile