What an interesting year it’s been for food policy! As 2025 comes to an end, we’ve seen some welcomed progress throughout the sector and would like to say an enormous thank you for all of the support! 📩 Catch up on all our highlights from the year: tinyurl.com/4p7xkw52

This has got to stop. Junk food companies are exploiting every loophole to push unhealthy food on young people🎯 Does the new advertising ban go far enough if it misses out outdoor advertising and still lets companies advertise their brand name anywhere they like? 🔗 bit.ly/3XuoFjr

🆕 New study from @qmul.bsky.social reports that England is losing the progress it once made in preventing, diagnosing, and managing high blood pressure - and in some areas is even reversing back to levels seen 20 years ago! Read more on the study and what it means for salt 👉 tinyurl.com/yv6ktcac

⚠️ The food environments around us play a key and fundamental role in shaping what we eat, and when high salt and sugar foods are the cheapest and easiest available, public health suffers. Read the latest report from @foodfoundation.bsky.social on the state of the nation's food industry 👇

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has cut the sugar in soft drinks across the UK and last week's news of its expansion is a promising step forward for public health. We spoke to @cbsnews.com on how the levy has protected the health of children and how it differs from U.S policies 👇 tinyurl.com/bdhat834

Fantastic news for sugar reduction - an expansion of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) AND a lower sugar threshold! 🎉 The SDIL has already cut vast levels of sugar out of UK diets and today’s news builds crucially on that progress. 📖 Read full story: tinyurl.com/yhwnhh6p

We were thrilled to feature as a guest on the latest @pitncpodcast.bsky.social episode! We discussed: 👉 The importance of salt reduction 👉 Why previous reduction policies have failed 👉 What needs to happen to keep salt a public healthy priority Listen below! linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

How have UK sugar reduction policies fared over the past 10 years? We partnered with the @oha-updates.bsky.social to examine policies of the past and explore what the future of sugar reduction may look like under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan 👇 obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...

Many snack bars fall short of their healthy claims, and one important reason for this is the system used to define ‘healthy’ products - the Nutrient Profiling Model. We join @foodactive.bsky.social to delve into how this system works - and why it’s failing 🔎 📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/yjmafbhh

💡 As consumers have become more label-aware, health marketing claims have grown increasingly powerful. But what exactly are these claims, and how are they influencing what we eat? In honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek we joined MyNutriWeb to explore in our newest blog 👇 tinyurl.com/43aabwkc

🚨 Latest @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social report reveals snack bars packed are with hidden sugars. As our Head of Policy & Advocacy @hannahbrins.bsky.social points out the government must mandate good practice to create a level playing field for businesses & citizens. Read more: tinyurl.com/3pjfjzan

Did you spot our report earlier today? We partnered with the #RecipeforChange campaign led by @sustainweb.org to delve deeper and discuss what these concerning findings really show us about the state of current UK food policy. 📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2t926uw9

🆕 New report reveals snack bars packed with hidden sugars - equivalent to nearly 2 teaspoons of sugar in a single bar! Our latest report has shown high levels of sugar and saturated fat in popular snack bars, despite the many marketing claims suggesting otherwise. 🔎 Read more: tinyurl.com/yc376nta

🙌 A huge thank you to our #SugarAwarenessWeek supporters this year – your voices help us raise awareness and drive change! Check out all quotes from our supporting organisations: tinyurl.com/2xndtuxr

🎉 Sugar Awareness Week is finally here! 🎉 This #SugarAwarenessWeek we’ll be launching our latest report and will be exploring insights on sugar reduction progress across the UK. See what's coming up...

Join us and NutriTank to cut through the sweet talk in honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek! 🎙️ 📆 Monday 24th Nov 2025 - 7pm View more details below: www.nutritank.com/webinars/cut...

✨ Join us next week for an exciting webinar celebrating #SugarAwarenessWeek ✨ We'll delve into the reality behind marketing and nutrition claims and explore the impact our high-sugar diets are having on our health. 📆 Thursday 20th Nov at 7pm Sign up: tinyurl.com/v2pnxwsz

🎤 We joined the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk with @oha-updates.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social to give evidence on how the gov can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to build healthier food systems, hold industry accountable, and reduce the impact of obesity. Watch: tinyurl.com/2v7bbfaj

Children and adults alike routinely exceed recommended sugar limits without even realising - largely due to the hidden sugars of everyday foods. We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇 tinyurl.com/3xspskj8

Catch up on all of the salt, sugar, and food policy updates from the past few months in our autumn newsletter - out now! 🍂 Read it here: mailchi.mp/64bd346cc8c4...

📉 How does the food industry influence and undermine public health policy? This latest @oha-updates.bsky.social report exposes how junk food, alcohol, and tobacco industries all use manipulative tactics and industry lobbying to weaken crucial public health policies 👇 tinyurl.com/4cjm3npv

✨ Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate! ✨ Join our Research and Action on Salt and Obesity Unit within @qmul-wiph.bsky.social at @qmul.bsky.social to help support public health and nutrition policy. Deadline: 7th Nov 2025 More details and apply 👇 tinyurl.com/bdz9za9u

❗The infant formula market remains dominated by unaffordable products that are failing families. The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw

We’ve seen lots of talk about beans lately, thanks to the latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social campaign. Beans are an affordable source of fibre, protein, and nutrients and have the potential to support healthy and sustainable diets. But how can we ensure they are low in salt and sugar?

The deadline for this fantastic opportunity closes soon - check it out! 👇

The long-overdue multibuy restrictions are finally in place - 3 years later than originally planned. We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇 @bmj.com tinyurl.com/2s45nc59

🗣️ Food retailers owe it to their customers to make healthier choices easier and free from subtle influence and marketing coercion. These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌 tinyurl.com/249wmh69

⚠️ Over 20 million lives are lost to cardiovascular disease each year. Many are preventable, yet salt’s role in high blood pressure & heart risk remains overlooked. This #WorldHeartDay we’re proud to support the World Heart Federation to encourage better heart health ❤️👇 tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h

🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 The #RecipeForChange team - led by our partners at @sustainweb.org - is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Campaigns Intern! 🍽️ Closing date: 13 October 2025 Apply: www.sustainweb.org/jobs/campaig...

Our late Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor worked tirelessly to advocate for a worldwide reduction in salt and sugar. His work continues to guide us and impact public health today. Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements. tinyurl.com/bd55rerr

🚨 @qmul.bsky.social is hiring 4 world-leading Professional Chairs at the new MacGregor Centre for Global Blood Pressure Control! Play a pivotal role in tackling cardiovascular health and high blood pressure outcomes, creating a worldwide impact. Deadline: Monday 3rd Nov 🔗 tinyurl.com/m48y3aen

High blood pressure is the top cause of preventable deaths in the UK, and the hidden salt in everyday foods is a major dietary risk factor behind it. From processed meats to cereals, our research consistently shows foods CAN be made healthier, its now just a question of when ⌛ tinyurl.com/msn6x5hr

🆕 29% of people report reducing processed meat consumption - an encouraging shift, as our research shows 2 in 3 processed meats are high in salt, a key driver of heart disease and stroke. But more needs to be done. Read the @eatingbetter.bsky.social report to find out 👉 tinyurl.com/3pr5wtrz

📢 New #FollowTheCarrot report from @childrensfood.bsky.social and @sustainweb.org shows how expanding #FreeSchoolMeals could mean 540 million extra plates of healthy meals every year, improving children’s health and education 🥦🥕 Find out more: bit.ly/4nroz7j

Roughly 5 million UK adults could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – and excess salt is one of the biggest drivers. This #KnowYourNumbersWeek take the time to: 🩸 Check your blood pressure: tinyurl.com/p5whcrv3 💡 Learn about the impact of salt: tinyurl.com/4vr5e28r

📈 As awareness of the health impacts of excess sugar grows, the demand for reduced-sugar products is rising rapidly – so how can food and beverage companies adapt? We’re joining alongside world-class sugar reduction experts to discuss! Register here 👉 sugar-reduction-reformulation.com

🚨 The gov have opened a new consultation on the banning of sales of high-caffeinated energy drinks to children under 16 – a move we greatly welcome 🙌 Its an important first step but its success will balance crucially on its enforcement. Read more info below 👇 tinyurl.com/bdejjtbk

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor, a tireless champion for public health who advanced salt and sugar reduction in the UK and worldwide. Read our full tribute: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...

🗣️ Why are we pushing Christmas chocolate tubs in August? This simply looks like a last-minute dash to secure sales before the multi-buy restrictions come in and we deserve better - retailers must pivot their deals towards healthier staples and real value for families 👇 tinyurl.com/2sruhpr8

Last week saw the release of the long-awaited commercial baby food and drink guidelines – but what does this now mean for families of infants and babies? 🔎 What's included in the new guidance, and how effective are we expecting it to be? Find out here: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...

🚨 New baby food guidelines announced 🚨 These long-awaited guidelines focus on reducing the excessive levels of salt and sugar within commercial baby foods and promote more transparent nutrition labelling. 👉 Read the gov announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...

💡This new study from the @UniversityLeeds on consumer attitudes towards in-store restrictions on unhealthy food placements highlights two very important points... 📄Read the full paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We’re delighted to be joining PAN International to explore how we can best tackle obesity prevention and turn nutrition evidence into direct policy and action 🚀 🗓️ 9th September, 1 - 2:30pm 🙋 Register here to join us! tinyurl.com/2s56ka6v

How can we help individuals make healthier food choices? 🥬 👉 Explore our websites for free educational resources on salt and sugar, info on health impacts, and guidance on reducing intake. Salt: www.actiononsalt.org.uk/resources/le... Sugar: www.actiononsugar.org/resources/

This level of salt reduction across some of the most popular crisps is fantastic to see and proves the impact and feasibility of reformulation 👏👏 We hope to see more food companies follow suit and prioritise consumer health through purposeful salt reduction. tinyurl.com/4muwzkzu

The way we prepare food and the salt that we add can have a massive difference on nutritional quality and our health. 🥔 We explain more in this latest @theguardian.com article and highlight the healthier swaps individuals can make 👇 tinyurl.com/5n6z4cx7

The past few months have been incredibly busy with policy announcements and new reports and insights! 🚀✨ Learn more from the latest newsletter out now! mailchi.mp/6f2add714272...

Did you know...snack bars targeted at babies had on average TWICE as much sugar as a digestive biscuit 🍪 Parents are being consistently misled by the food industry, and we urgently need tougher measures across all infant nutrition and marketing standards. Read the story 👇 tinyurl.com/yn66b35k

Could explicit salt warning labels on our menus encourage healthier food choices? 🤔🍽️ This new research from @beckyevans.bsky.social and @liverpooluni.bsky.social reveals how such labels may be vital to improving public health. 📖 Read the full paper below! tinyurl.com/2anjs9mc

Is natural salt healthier for us than table salt? Spoiler alert, unless its lower-sodium salt then probably not. We explain in @theguardian.com below! 👇